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Hello there, I went through the process of applying for the Orwell Award last year. The initial stage is very straightforward, a personal statement and a reference from your current headmaster. They also ask you to attach a passport and birth certificate photocopy. After roughly a month they select a shortlist of 30 candidates which they invite for the assessment. Prior to the assessment you are asked to indicate 4 interview subject (indicative of your a-level options).
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
Original post by MuhamaryK
Why do you sound so salty?
How can you sound salty???
Original post by ihatephilb
Hello there, I went through the process of applying for the Orwell Award last year. The initial stage is very straightforward, a personal statement and a reference from your current headmaster. They also ask you to attach a passport and birth certificate photocopy. After roughly a month they select a shortlist of 30 candidates which they invite for the assessment. Prior to the assessment you are asked to indicate 4 interview subject (indicative of your a-level options).
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
how were the IQ tests ,I’m really worried about them ,do I need to revise? ,I’m also in year 9,so when should I apply and what should i get ready ,for a bit of context I want to do biology,chemistry,physics and English lit for a levels
Original post by Danx007
how were the IQ tests ,I’m really worried about them ,do I need to revise? ,I’m also in year 9,so when should I apply and what should i get ready ,for a bit of context I want to do biology,chemistry,physics and English lit for a levels
You're not going to have to apply for quite some time if you are in Year 9, but it's good that you have an idea of what you want to pursue. Applications will be open the July of Year 10, and will close in the September of Year 11.
Good luck.
Original post by ihatephilb
Hello there, I went through the process of applying for the Orwell Award last year. The initial stage is very straightforward, a personal statement and a reference from your current headmaster. They also ask you to attach a passport and birth certificate photocopy. After roughly a month they select a shortlist of 30 candidates which they invite for the assessment. Prior to the assessment you are asked to indicate 4 interview subject (indicative of your a-level options).
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
Hi,
I’m applying this year once the applications open but I’m slightly unsure as I’m white and pretty standardly working class. Do I have much of a chance of getting a scholarship?
Original post by ihatephilb
Hello there, I went through the process of applying for the Orwell Award last year. The initial stage is very straightforward, a personal statement and a reference from your current headmaster. They also ask you to attach a passport and birth certificate photocopy. After roughly a month they select a shortlist of 30 candidates which they invite for the assessment. Prior to the assessment you are asked to indicate 4 interview subject (indicative of your a-level options).
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
The assessment is in mid-November and lasts 4 days. Over the course of your stay there you complete interviews in your chosen subjects, and interview with the headmaster, an interview with Eton's director of outreach, a computerised IQ test, a short maths exam, the so-called 'general paper' which is similar to an RS exam but there are quotes are given to you and the questions are very open-ended and philosophical such as "what is the role of consciousness in moral decision-making?" and "at which point is man truly free?" Also part of the assessment is the group activity in which you asked to prepare a presentation on a topic from a handful of options. This activity takes place in a room which is on one side walled with double sided mirrors and bugged with microphones. This was my least favourite part of the assessment as I didn't like the fact that I was being observed.
Over the course of the assessment you are told that you can do whatever you want if you don't have an interview or exam. There is a multitude of opportunities (this being Eton) and I had the opportunity of playing in a house football match, going to some lessons, and attending a talk by the British ambassador to Iraq. You are also given the ability to use the library or the sports facilities.
During my time there I made a clear distinction between the school (which I adored) and the assessment process which i didn't like so much. Ironically I found the process incredibly Orwellian, this was especially demonstrated through the group activity which took place in the Room 101 of surveillance. After the activity I felt that there wasn't really a clear boundary between being assessed and not being assessed, everything was a blur and for I knew this was part of the assessment too.
It is also important to recognise the aim of the award, Eton doesn't offer the best scholarship purely out of the qoodness of their hearts but rather a sort of PR stunt to show the world that Eton isn't just for aristocrats and millionaires but for disadvantaged children too. It was clear that the school aimed to find children who were ticking all the boxes of poor opportunities. My conversations with the boys confirmed that each year only the most disadvantaged boys get places. Since it's free, you might as well apply but if you're not severely disadvantaged then don't bring your spirits up on getting a place. That being said I would encourage applying purely for the incredible experience of visiting the school and the experience of attending. I'd encourage you to go to the open day and message me privately if you have any questions.
Thank you
Hey,
I got shortlisted for the assessments and interview and I'm just wondering if there's like an area of focus for the interviews in your listed A level subjects or if there's a recurrent question sort of.
May I know what year you are in? Could I also know any specialities/awards of yours? (just to compare it with myself so I can see if I am eligible to write the assessment)
will there be assessments relative to the chosen options, or is it just the ones you listed above?
Hi there. Thanks for replying. I did the assessments almost 3 years ago now so I’m not sure what has changed and what has stated the same. When I did the assessments everyone did the same computerised tests, maths test, and general paper. Interviews were done in the 3 subjects which we had indicated as our potential alevel options. The admissions staff at Eton are generally quite helpful so I’m sure that if you wanted to drop them an email with any queries you may have they’d be more than happy to answer.Hope this helps.
Original post by oppiwall
Doctor parents-Grammar-Not going to help your application.
"I might need to be provided with a full term boarding"-What sort of school do you think you are applying to?
"I might need to be provided with a full term boarding"-What sort of school do you think you are applying to?
No, I was stating that because I felt that my parents being doctors would suggest that I am from a good background. What I am trying to say is if my application will be harmed by my background
Original post by oppiwall
Etonian understatement- for"not going to help your application" read harm..Your extra curricular arent particularly strong and i dont read many signs of disadvantage,but you are of course free to apply.
Yes, I do not have many signs of disadvantage, but the reason for my weak extra-curriculars are partly due to emigration from India when I was 10 years of age. I wasn't particularly proficient in English back then-''did take some time''-I couldn't really adopt into the extra-curriculars either due to my unawareness on the necessity of extra-curriculars to strengthen my application in the Western System. (In India, it is just grades). Again, I believe getting Refugees in is probably a likely PR stunt from Eton just to preserve and increase their repute, so I might as well not bother applying- the same a-levels are done all throughout the country anyways
Original post by joelvivian
Yes, I do not have many signs of disadvantage, but the reason for my weak extra-curriculars are partly due to emigration from India when I was 10 years of age. I wasn't particularly proficient in English back then-''did take some time''-I couldn't really adopt into the extra-curriculars either due to my unawareness on the necessity of extra-curriculars to strengthen my application in the Western System. (In India, it is just grades). Again, I believe getting Refugees in is probably a likely PR stunt from Eton just to preserve and increase their repute, so I might as well not bother applying- the same a-levels are done all throughout the country anyways
Along with IS, I won the scholarship this year for entry in September and I would argue that your application and credentials sound great. I actually don’t think that extra curricular activities are as important as you would believe. The level of extra curricular at Eton is insane and so they do not mind. They know that will come when you are in the school.
The most important thing is being academically curious, passionate about your subjects, and being the type of person who will make the most of Eton and everything it has to offer. Eton is not so much as a school as it is an experience. They want someone who will attend societies, try their hand at drama, have a go at sports, socialise and experiment with interests.
Being passionate is vital. Everyone applying is academically able, everyone is on 9s in at least a few subjects (and not lower than a 7 in anything realistically), they’ll have a multitude of students who will achieve all 9s at GCSE, so they want someone who reads outside their subject and goes outside of the normal and expected curriculum. They already have academic excellence.
I felt the same way as you - I questioned whether I was disadvantaged enough to apply. But I applied anyway, there’s not a great deal to lose, and I won a scholarship. The message there is just go for it. By doing that you’re showing you’re the type of person who would excel in the Eton environment; you take chances and grasp each opportunity. You might be surprised.
Everything is of course a PR stunt, and there will always be at least one person who is the ‘sob story’ so to speak, but not everyone is.
You’re right everyone sits the same A-Levels, but there is truly no other school like Eton. Your English seems great, you have nothing to lose, only something to gain. Go for it.
Original post by joelvivian
Congrats on the endeavour. Btw I do feel like GSCE's are a piece of cake and my reasoning to apply behind it was for a greater challenge but I don't really want to embarrass my head or my relatives either as they don't perceive the 'stunt of Eton.'
I do acquire the grades, whilst I am also trying to develop and deepen my extra-curriculars but I kinda fear rejection because my background is absoluteley not disadvantaged (grammar school, doctor parents)-mostly exarcebated by the other student rooms forums which state backgrounds can be a factor in acceptance.
Currently very confused in moving forward, I REEEEAAAALLLLYYYY don't wanna get rejected
P.S Thanks for the inspiration!
I do acquire the grades, whilst I am also trying to develop and deepen my extra-curriculars but I kinda fear rejection because my background is absoluteley not disadvantaged (grammar school, doctor parents)-mostly exarcebated by the other student rooms forums which state backgrounds can be a factor in acceptance.
Currently very confused in moving forward, I REEEEAAAALLLLYYYY don't wanna get rejected
P.S Thanks for the inspiration!
I thought I would chime in since others have also done so. what i would say is that it doesn't matter how advantaged or disadvantaged you believe you are as long as you present your case in the most positive light; if i was in your position I wouldn't just ignore my background because that is a major part of the scholarship and one of the reasons it was made in the first place, i would take advantage of who you are and potentially say for example that you take inspiration from your parents for the journey they have made from India to the UK for a better life and that you hope to follow in their footsteps trying to better your life in some facet or career you are interested in because of a very particular set of facilities that the school can provide which other schools you know may not provide for example a society for debate (if you want to be a lawyer) or the med society (if you want to be a doctor). What I am saying is that you basically need to learn as much about the school as possible from societies to the daily subjects the students do to the history of it and basically anything else possible so that you can use that to your advantage in your application. They won't admit someone who doesn't care about the school or doesn't know what they are getting themselves into (I say this because of the fact you didn't even know it was an all boys only boarding school by you questioning if they will have accommodation for you). Eton want someone who is confident in themselves, enough to apply and make the huge commitment of boarding there for the majority of the year- they want someone who has an all rounded character who isn't applying there for the status or something like that; (i'm going to say this because everyone else will be too nice to tell you) I am not telling you to not apply, quite the contrary since i wrote this all out to help you, i am telling you that by the way you carry yourself which I got from the way you write and what you say, as you are now, you are not someone who would be fit to go to Eton because you are too worried about getting rejected, what your relatives think about the status of the school, and everything stopping you from being accepted, and you aren't focused enough on what you can actually get from the school in terms of the multitudes of opportunities it would have on offer for you and the experience of a lifetime unlike any other that you would experience if you went there. You need to build on your character and try to focus on the things that really matter rather than the 'status' that would come from the school.
As for advice for you specifically in terms of your qualifications, they are just fine ONLY as long as you present them in the best light possible since every other joe out there would have done a sport for a club- you need to hone in on the lessons you have been taught from your sport and how you have built on this EG in cricket you learnt the importance of teamwork so you used this skill to host a charity game at your school where you organised it with the help of some teachers or something like that; the point isn't what you have done because they don't care if you are good or bad at a sport since they already have people in the school who are at a national to international level at some sports, they care about what you have learnt from your experiences in general, not just in sports, and how this has contributed to your character and building on from this how and why this has made you apply to Eton College. Get experiences like this and continue to do well in school etc and you will have a good chance of getting in- even if you don't get in to Eton btw if you apply, you will have gotten all these fantastic experiences which would go towards your other applications for a potential university application or apprenticeship etc so don't be too hard on yourself; eton is not all that there is to life and as you get older the more you will realise how true this is. If you don't get into Eton, the chances are it is because the entrance officers knew that you wouldn't have been fulfilled or happy there.
Edit: i thought it would also be useful for you to say that I also got an orwell scholarship in december 2021 and am due to go to eton in 2022 in the sixth form ( part of the same cohort as IS and the other commenter); my headteacher was not keen for me to go to eton so my head of year did my reference for me instead and I come from a similar background to you so don't be disheartened. also take this with a grain of salt i am just a student so i have no idea how the actual admissions work but this is my best guess dont come for me if you don't get in lol- drop me an email if you want more advice but if you pester me too much your getting blocked
(edited 1 year ago)
Excellent advice,Eton is about getting out of ones comfort zone and trying new things,if you are worried about failure then its not the school for you,,The Orwells only have two years to make the most of the school,if a pupil is going to be scared of failure ,hes not going to be what the school is looking for,they want boys that will throw themselves into Eton and everything it has to offer.,they aren;t interested in spectators
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