Warwick School review by University of Oxford student.
Warwick School has a particularly strong history and chemistry departments achieving large percentages of A grades at A level and a large relative proportion of students being accepted for Oxbridge in courses based on these subjects. The education received is very broad and the school will make every effort to accommodate any combination of subjects. I would say the extended essays set within the A level year which compel us to learn beyond the syllabus have been crucial in the smooth transition into university life. The teaching style is classroom based with some lessons which concentrate on providing us with the facts but balanced against questioning and discussion in class so that comprehensive understanding of the subject matter was attained. Class size ranges between 15 and 20 depending on the popularity of the subject. Classes are streamed up to year 9 with all lessons with that class. In the GCSE years, the classes are maintained but will have some lessons separate depending on the chosen options. For students with difficulties the teachers are willing to help, there is a catch up help at lunchtimes and curriculum support department. Teachers will constantly press talented students and the streaming within the lower years normally means that there isn't obvious segregation of talented students.
I would say that Warwick has given me every chance to get into my first.... Get the real inside story on college counseling at Warwick School 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...
I entered at the age of 11 having sat an entrance exam which had maths.... Get in-depth insights and personal advice on admissions to Warwick School 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...
The school lunches are very good with two main meat options, a vegetarian option and a salad bar and sandwiches on offer. Cost of the lunches is included within the fees so there is no need to bring money into school unless you wish to purchase snacks at the tuck shop or vending machines. The area is very safe with very low crime rates but with that there is not a huge number of large social events. Concerts at Warwick Castle occur from time to time. And for the older students, the neighbouring Leamington Spa has a nice nightlife. Pastoral care.... Get the real inside story on quality of school life and extracurricular offerings at Warwick School as experienced by former pupil and University of Oxford student — Login or Sign Up to access full review