Perse School Cambridge review by University of Oxford student.
I joined Perse School in 6th form. From age 11 to 16, the Perse School is a boys school, and goes co-educational for 6th form The Perse School prides itself in its academic nature, whilst balancing it with excellence in extracurricular activities, in particular Rugby and Drama. Entrance into Oxbridge is highly successful, but in some ways students lack a rounded general knowledge Class sizes in 6th form are very small, usually 1-12. You develop a personal-professional relationship with your teachers, who are generally willing to help you out with any issues. Homework is set at least weekly in each subject, but is not overwhelming The material covered in class is generally specification- limited, so can become quite tedious, although tutors aim to stretch able students. The school particularly excels in the sciences, possible because of its male orientation
University admissions was addressed throughout the 6th form, with afternoon sessions during both years, and.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at Perse School Cambridge as experienced by former pupil and University of Oxford student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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They have contacts at most of the major universities and feel perfectly comfortable picking up the phone and advocating for a student to get accepted somewhere they feel is a good fit for that student. However, these counselors are certainly not magic bullets. They cannot guarantee that a student will get into an Ivy League university...
For those wishing to move on to Oxford or Cambridge, the provision is second-to-none. In the months running up to application and interview, every subject faculty offers classes (often run by former Oxbridge tutors) exploring further areas of their subject as well as offering advice on personal statements, interview technique and more...
At 6th form, admission is done on a points system for you GCSE grades. A.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to Perse School Cambridge by former pupil and University of Oxford student — Login or Sign Up to access full review
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For the interview, dress conservatively. Try to be very clean and put together. Also, I was a tour guide for two years and at the end of every tour, we were asked to evaluate the candidate so if you think the tour is not apart of the process, you are very wrong. Ask questions and be interested. Also, tip for the parents: the kids speak on the tour. Do not ask their questions for them...
Most younger siblings have an easy time in the admissions process. I can only think of one case of a younger sibling not being admitted. About half of the students who entered with me had come from public schools. The remainder came from private K-6 schools, or had transferred from other New York private schools The Elizabeth Morrow School and St. Bernard were two of the larger feeder schools...
This school is only a day school, so no housing is given. However, class rooms are generally modern, and produce a friendly learning environment. There are large sports grounds and an astro pitch The school dining hall provides a large choice of dishes, with the favorite ice creams on Friday! Lunches are compulsory from age 11 to 13, but after that you can opt to bring a packed lunch the school itself is set within gorgeous grounds, on the semi-outskirts of Cambridge, with ease of access by bus, train, cycling and car. A lot of students take the train, and walk to.... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at Perse School Cambridge as experienced by former pupil and University of Oxford student — Login or Sign Up to access full review