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interviews!!!

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:25 pm
by monar
my DS has an interview at Whitgift school . Any tips ? School entrance exam wass on thurs but i heard they interview ALL applicants which is 650! so how can make sure we have a chance . Our first choice school

Re: interviews!!!

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:04 pm
by surreymum
Make sure they know it is your first choice school-very important to them!
They do their best to put boys at their ease

Re: interviews!!!

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:40 pm
by rejim2
Me too in the same boat.
Is it that they interview all the applicants or those passed the test?.
Any info on this regard , much appreciated

Re: interviews!!!

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:27 pm
by surreymum
Several years since we sat it I'm afraid. They certainly didn't use to interview everyone.
Good luck

Re: interviews!!!

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:45 pm
by mydaddy
I kinda doubt they would interview everyone. What even those who weren't successful?
My DS is in year 7 at Whitgift.I remember him telling me he was asked about his favourite book/s. At the time he had just finished reading the William series of books by Richmal Compton{sp}. The interviewer appeared impressed by his interest in the books.
I would therefore suggest your DS has a book he can refer to if asked.