Importance of parent's interview

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atipac
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Importance of parent's interview

Post by atipac »

I was expecting my DD to be called for an interview after her indie exam rather my DH and i were called for an interview. I am very baffled at the moment. We applied for a bursary as our income is low, the interview was with the bursar. Is it possible for my DD to be offered a place without an interview?
T.i.p.s.y

Post by T.i.p.s.y »

I suppose it depends on the school, the age of the child and how well she did in the exam. If she doesn't get an interview then they may have observed her during the time she spent at the school and feel that was sufficient - unless it was only an exam she did.
atipac
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Post by atipac »

Thanks a lot T.I.P.S.Y for your reply, the bursar told us she did very well in the exams. She is an august baby and she did an interview before doing the exams. I was worried because i thought the interview was very important.
T.i.p.s.y

Post by T.i.p.s.y »

Fingers crossed for a good outcome. :D
atipac
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Post by atipac »

T.i.p.s.y i need your opinion on this, if i had to make a choice between JAGS and Christ Hospital for my bright DD, which one would you recommend. She is in a state primary school at the moment.
Mummyto3
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Post by Mummyto3 »

Sorry to butt into this, but Tipsy could you also offer some advice to me please??

My son has had his interviews for Trinity and Whitgift schools, you seem to know alot about most independents so would be grateful for your views on those two. I prefer Trinity and DS & DH prefer Whitgift.

Thanks
shewe
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Post by shewe »

Hi antipac

Is the christ hospital result out?? my DS also sat the residential exams. Although he has been offered a place in another Indie i am still waiting to see if he does pass the CH. I am a bit confused as to which one to accept if he does get the CH one.
T.i.p.s.y

Post by T.i.p.s.y »

I will get back to you via pm but it may take some time! :lol:
zorro
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Post by zorro »

Blimey Tipsy !
I think you need to set up your own Indie advice consultancy business!
It would help with the E/W fees! :lol: :lol:
T.i.p.s.y

Post by T.i.p.s.y »

I can consult on many schools but not E/W - oh how I wish I could! :cry:
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