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Independent School Interviews Made Easy: Essential Questions Your Child Will Face
You know what keeps parents awake at night? It’s not the 11 Plus exam itself – most parents feel they can help with that. It’s the interview. That moment when their child has to walk into a room full of strangers and… talk. I get it. I really do. But here’s the good news: school…
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Does the 11 Plus Still Matter? (Spoiler: Absolutely Yes)
I get this question all the time from parents who walk through our doors at Geek School Tutoring. They’re worried, confused, and honestly, a bit overwhelmed by everything they’re hearing about the 11 Plus. “Is it even worth it?” they ask. “Does it still matter in 2025?” Let me tell you something that might surprise…
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Ace Your 11+ Interview: The Ultimate Guide to UK School Interview Questions
Let me tell you about the moment that breaks my heart every single time: when a brilliant child, who’s worked so hard for months, walks into their 11 Plus interview and freezes. All that preparation, all that knowledge, all that potential – and nerves get the better of them. It doesn’t have to be this…
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11 Plus Exam Guide: Newstead Wood School – What Parents Need to Know
Newstead Wood School is a highly selective girls’ grammar school known for academic excellence. Learn about their 11 Plus entrance exam, application process, and how our online tuition can help your daughter secure a place at this prestigious school.
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11 Plus Exam Guide: St. Olave’s Grammar School – What Parents Need to Know
St. Olave’s Grammar School is one of the top-performing super-selective grammar schools in the country. Learn about their challenging 11 Plus entrance process, exam format, key dates, and how online tuition can help your child succeed.
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Preparing for 11+ Creative Writing Success: A Guide for Bromley Parents
For many parents in Bromley aiming to secure a grammar or selective independent school place for their child, the creative writing element of the 11+ Creative Writing process can be one of the most challenging parts to prepare for. Unlike verbal and non-verbal reasoning, where answers are either right or wrong, creative writing tests a…
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11 Plus Creative Writing Beckenham Independent Schools: The Complete Guide
Understanding the Unique 11 Plus Creative Writing Requirements for Beckenham Independent Schools For families in Beckenham aiming for independent school admissions, creative writing has become one of the most significant components of the entrance examination process. This comprehensive guide explores the creative writing expectations at independent schools accessible to Beckenham families, common challenges pupils face,…
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Boost Your Child’s 11+ Creative Writing in Weeks
Facing the 11+ Countdown: Can Your Child’s Creative Writing Improve Quickly? For many parents, the realisation strikes with a surge of anxiety: the 11+ examinations are fast approaching, and their child’s creative writing is not where it needs to be. Perhaps recent practice papers have exposed unexpected weaknesses, or a mock exam has returned disappointing…
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11 Plus Creative Writing Intensive Course: Accelerate Your Child’s Success
In the Competitive 11+ Landscape, Creative Writing Can Make or Break Your Child’s Exam Success Let’s be real for a moment. In the world of 11+ exams, 11 Plus creative writing often ends up being the deciding factor. Maths and verbal reasoning are skills many students can build with steady practice. But creative writing? That’s…
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Improve 11 Plus Creative Writing Fast: Expert Strategies for Rapid Progress
The Urgent Need for Fast 11+ Creative Writing Improvement It usually comes after a mock exam shows some worrying gaps, or a practice paper returns with a disappointing score. The 11+ exams are s fast approaching and suddenly it feels like there’s no time left. That realisation can bring on a lot of anxiety –…