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Original post by X_alwayssmiley
Have you done the exam ?


I'm a current student.
Original post by Wesleigh
I assure you there should be no prioritisation.

thanks, id really love to be offered a place at Harris Westminster and I'm totally determined and convinced to attend, however my predicted grades aren't straight A*s or A's. I have already met the conditional by having 6 A*-Bs with my predicted grades including A* for geography and A for English literature which are 2 of my A-level options, but my question is will they take my predicted grades into account when selecting for interviews or will they trust my academic potential till my real GCSEs come July. Also, what will they be expecting for subjects such as politics and economics?
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Original post by samispector
thanks, id really love to be offered a place at Harris Westminster and I'm totally determined and convinced to attend, however my predicted grades aren't straight A*s or A's. I have already met the conditional by having 6 A*-Bs with my predicted grades including A* for geography and A for English literature which are 2 of my A-level options, but my question is will they take my predicted grades into account when selecting for interviews or will they trust my academic potential till my real GCSEs come July. Also, what will they be expecting for subjects such as politics and economics?


Okay, lots to say I guess!

Don't worry about straight A*'s! Most likely, they'll look at your predicted, and your entrance exam results, and from there offer you a conditional place, in respect to your exam results in August.

I beleive Economics is more of a common sense paper, and I can't ask anyone about Politics - we weren't offered it!
Hey, does anyone know when they'll get back to us about how we did?
Original post by Wesleigh
Okay, lots to say I guess!

Don't worry about straight A*'s! Most likely, they'll look at your predicted, and your entrance exam results, and from there offer you a conditional place, in respect to your exam results in August.

I beleive Economics is more of a common sense paper, and I can't ask anyone about Politics - we weren't offered it!

thanks! Also, do u have an idea of the fraction of people getting called back for interviews?
forgot to mention ive got ONE terrible anomalous predicted grade in German! Thoughts on that?
Original post by aqsahawan
Hey, does anyone know when they'll get back to us about how we did?


Shouldn't be long. I'd say either during or just after half term. Don't take my word for it, though.

Original post by samispector
thanks! Also, do u have an idea of the fraction of people getting called back for interviews?


Tough one to call. Out of 338 applicants last year, ~180 were called for interviews, and 140something were offered a place.

Original post by samispector
forgot to mention ive got ONE terrible anomalous predicted grade in German! Thoughts on that?


I don't see why it should be much of an issue, if you've still got what they've asked for.
Original post by aqsahawan
Hey, does anyone know when they'll get back to us about how we did?

Yeah on the 7th of this month. Which is this Saturday.
Original post by sakshres
Yeah on the 7th of this month. Which is this Saturday.


Ah, perfect
Original post by sakshres
Yeah on the 7th of this month. Which is this Saturday.

will this apply to late applicants too?
Original post by Wesleigh
I'm a current student.


Any tips for the entrace Exam? I'm not sure what materials I should be studying for it ? Please help me.

I'm taking, Bio, Chem and Math !
Original post by samispector
will this apply to late applicants too?

From the website it says that late applicants will be considered during march but dont take my word for it
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Original post by sakshres
Yeah on the 7th of this month. Which is this Saturday.


Thanks!!
Tips guys??????????/
Original post by X_alwayssmiley
Tips guys??????????/

What subjects are you taking?
Original post by sakshres
What subjects are you taking?



Maths, Biology and Chemistry ?
Im so scared for the exammm!
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Im also doing the exams this Thursday in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Philosophy.
It might seem like a bit of a trivial question but what are we expected to wear? The e-mail gave no info at all- I cant even remember if those were the subjects I put down!
Will we be recieving more information tomorrow?
Original post by aqsahawan
From the website it says that late applicants will be considered during march but dont take my word for it

so offers will be made to others before I do or don't ? Wont this lessen my chances of admission?
Original post by samispector
so offers will be made to others before I do or don't ? Wont this lessen my chances of admission?


Getting offered an interview and a place are very different. Anyway, no. If you meet the criteria of the school, like the rest of the candidates, you'll get offered a place. I'm sure the headmaster wouldn't allow that to lessen your chances.


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Original post by Wesleigh
Getting offered an interview and a place are very different. Anyway, no. If you meet the criteria of the school, like the rest of the candidates, you'll get offered a place. I'm sure the headmaster wouldn't allow that to lessen your chances.


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had i not met the criteria with my predicted grades would i still be able to receive the conditional judging that I achieve the grades needed in July?

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