School choice positioning question
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 3:41 pm
Hello everyone,
I wonder if anyone can answer this question?
Are school places at oversubscribed schools generally filled from 1st place choices?
For example:
A candidate has a slim chance of getting into SCHOOL-A (put as 1st Choice) on music/11plus test results, but a stronger chance of getting into SCHOOL-B (put as 2nd choice) on test results and distance.
If they are unsuccessful with getting a place at SCHOOL-A will they now have a lower chance of getting a place at SCHOOL-B because it was their 2nd choice, and SCHOOL-B is now potentially full with 1st choice applicants?
Any opinions/ advice also gratefully taken on board.
Thanks
I wonder if anyone can answer this question?
Are school places at oversubscribed schools generally filled from 1st place choices?
For example:
A candidate has a slim chance of getting into SCHOOL-A (put as 1st Choice) on music/11plus test results, but a stronger chance of getting into SCHOOL-B (put as 2nd choice) on test results and distance.
If they are unsuccessful with getting a place at SCHOOL-A will they now have a lower chance of getting a place at SCHOOL-B because it was their 2nd choice, and SCHOOL-B is now potentially full with 1st choice applicants?
Any opinions/ advice also gratefully taken on board.
Thanks