What is it like to attend a top 10 private school?

Hollywood Hogan

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What is it like to attend a top 10 private school like Harrow, Eton, Sevenoaks etc?

Reply 1

Safiya122

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i remember doing research on Eton as part of my sociology work and it's pretty prestigious but the guys look funny :L

Reply 2

Hollywood Hogan

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Not really concerned about dress code, more about the teaching standards, methods, and values used.

Reply 3

IbbyMont

Which Schhols do you class in the Top Ten?

Reply 4

Hollywood Hogan

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Harrow, Westminster, Sevenoaks?

Reply 5

IbbyMont

Well I attend Uppingham and my brother attends Radley?

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Maid Marian

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Don't go to private school, go to a grammar instead. :yes:

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Hollywood Hogan

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And what would you say were their strengths? What value did the teachers give to pupils to help them improve?

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BullViagra

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the girls are wayyyy prettier

this is not a joke

they really are better looking for some reason

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subjunctivehistorian

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Original post by IbbyMont

Well I attend Uppingham and my brother attends Radley?

haha uppingham!! my mum used to work there! :biggrin:

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Hollywood Hogan

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Original post by BullViagra

the girls are wayyyy prettier

this is not a joke

they really are better looking for some reason

I always wondered why girls at top universities generally are stunning looking. Not sure if there is a correlation between looks and brains for women.

Reply 11

IbbyMont

Well we have compulsory Revision time and there are sanctions if you dont attend.

The teachers Some how make us believe that we can do it. Were told that if we dont do well then basically were wasting our parents money and that we should go to State school.

We are also bribed with Starbucks :tongue:

Reply 12

IbbyMont

Original post by subjunctivehistorian

haha uppingham!! my mum used to work there! :biggrin:

Gosh When?!

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Hollywood Hogan

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Original post by IbbyMont

Well we have compulsory Revision time and there are sanctions if you dont attend.

The teachers Some how make us believe that we can do it. Were told that if we dont do well then basically were wasting our parents money and that we should go to State school.

We are also bribed with Starbucks :tongue:

But how do these schools push you to get 10 A*s at GCSE and 4A*s st A level?

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inachigeek21

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Original post by IbbyMont

Well we have compulsory Revision time and there are sanctions if you dont attend.

The teachers Some how make us believe that we can do it. Were told that if we dont do well then basically were wasting our parents money and that we should go to State school.

We are also bribed with Starbucks :tongue:

This is something I actually admire.
How long are the revision hours and how often do you have to do it? Meaning the days of the week.
I would love to go to a private school!
How is private school for you?
How are the books as a matter of fact?

Reply 15

IbbyMont

I dont know if im being unfair when I say this But I think the fact that the Teachers get paid more may give them more inclination to make us do well.

My English teacher infact will do 2 hour sessions after hours purely on exam techniques. Im not sure but i believe we have longer school days that most state schools. Uppingham starts 8ish depending on your timetable until 5. And at Radley On weekends they have lessons with boarding Staff. Because ive never been to a state school i honestly couldnt tell you the difference between the teaching techniques but i believe there is more commitment.

I apologise for the lack of Punctuation my comma button is deceased.

What are the top ten schools?

Reply 17

IbbyMont

Original post by inachigeek21

This is something I actually admire.
How long are the revision hours and how often do you have to do it? Meaning the days of the week.
I would love to go to a private school!
How is private school for you?
How are the books as a matter of fact?

I Know I'm Lucky and I can understand if you want to but you are probably putting in more effort than myself to get the grades. I may have my fathers business to fall back on if all else fails but i want to be independant.

I love Boarding I do miss home alot as its about 2 hours in the car. We have Prep 5 days a week and then in the evenings we all usually sit there like nerds with our books infront of MIC but not actually reading. The matrons like to make us look like were doing something productive!