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Hi i recieved a 98% scholarship to Harrow School, what schools are you interested in?

Hey there, do you live in Brum?

No but I guess you want to apply for King Edwards VII GIRLS

Yes, I do actually I’m also interested in Edgbaston High School?

I'm sure you'll be fine, my geography teacher was educated at King Edwards VII boys (The main one). Although, you should attempt to apply to some more ambitious schools such as Wycombe Girls, Westminster or Beneden.

THANKYOU, ngl i am sort of worried because I have heard there is a lot of competition... 🤦🏻*♀️

Competition for that one school? xD I applied to Harrow, never though i would get in, but they liked what they read about me, I exelled through the interviews, hence being shortlisted to be the top 5 candidates in the world. Then later recieving a 98% scholarship. If I can defy the odds against an internationally renowned school, then anyone can; put your heart into it- make them believe why you really want to go.

Thanks x What tests did you do? What did they contain? X

Initially I did 2 tests, biology and chemistry- they were relatively easy since they covered previous past papers (Hence i saw some of the questions before). In addition to this, they were the last topics covered in the specification, and wil be covered in AS. Don't worry though, if you haven't covered the specification just discuss this issue with the master/head of the subject. Luckily I had a photographic memory, hence I memorised the required knowledge before partaking the examination.

I had my examination in a classics room, with the registrar Mr P. Hunter, and myself; it was only me.

Initially, the 5 of us met in at Churchill Shephard dining hall, having a tour around the school to accustom our atmosphere. We were then discussing our first meeting locations, in front of the chapel. Proceeding towards the biology rooms, I waited for Dr Keylock where we discussed my paper, in addition to the future of the NHS. Focussing on this intereview, the main concept was my medical career and the importance of biology to society, perhaps attempting to grasp by enthusiasm for my A level choice; it was perfect Oxbridge preparation, he reminded me that his interview style was that of a typical admission tutor. This went considerably well, walking me to Peel house, where i had a grouped interview with the registrars. This was relatively easy, since I've previously developed a rapport with the registrars and we later discussed the Shaftesbury enterprise, the NHS and my current studies/experience with boarding. It was very beneficial, since the other candidate who wanted tostudy geography was asked a question about plate tectonics, he never knew. Hence, I jumped in and saved the day . This was then proceeded with a seminar with Dr Worral (Ex chemistry head) in the science schools, discussing decay and molar quantities.

During the shortlisted day we had group seminars with professors, interviews with the heads of subject, in addition to meeting the headmaster; conversing about blade runner. Following this, we had a seminar with the physics professor, Dr Hyde in the Vaughan library (rooms downstairs), we discussed the photon model and quatumn mechanics. This was then followed by lunch with the registrars ( i was particularly closer to the registrars since I had an additional day, in addition to having many academic conversation, which were absent with the other candidates). I connected well, since I was the only "British English Speaking" student there. Lunch was absolutely glorious, chicken breast, with noodles. Unforunately on saturdays, there are no deserts, but oh well.

We then returned to Peel house, where I waited for the grouped intereviw to be over. Then for our final activity, the final exam- physics.
Physics was relatively easy, finishing off the day. Although, my father was in Feltham, hence it took half an hour from him to arrive. I upon approached Peel house, where I endured such a polite and academic discussion with Dr Sie, it was very uplifting.

March 4th 2017 would always be a memorably day in my heart.

Honestly, it sounds AMAZING! I hope you enjoy that school! Do you know what level the test covered?

End of specification for GCSE/ AS