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background: boy born in 2017 with US passport; lived in mainland China until summer 2020 moved to HK; Mandarin as mother tongue because grandparents took care of him when in mainland; intensive English learning every day since moved to HK, both at home and at kindergarten
in summer 2020 applied for three schools' 2021 program: 1) FIS TKO campus reception; 2) GSIS Y2; and 3) Kellett reception. Targeted schools with > 40 years' history
interview results: 1) rejected by FIS immediately following the interview in Nov-2020, poor English seemed to be the primary reason; 2) not offered interview by GSIS; 3) waitlist by Kellett in Feb-2021 following the interview.
things we did once got waitlisted: We did shoot one email to Kellett in April to ask for any progress but the admission office didn't provide much color. Some friends suggested visiting the office in person or handwriting begging letters. We didn't take the advice, though, thinking it might be too much!
final result: received offer from Kellett eventually after 5-months' waiting, right before the term starts, very fortunately!!!
why succeeded with Kellett while failed with FIS? 1) FIS interview took place in Nov-2020 while Kellett interview was in Feb-2021. The kid made rapid progress with English in the 3 months; 2) FIS conducted group interview, one teacher playing with five or six kids; while Kellett offered one-on-one. The kid felt more comfortable of being alone when he couldn't communicate with other kids effectively in English; 3) not sure what kind of games the kid played with the two schools as parents were not allowed in; however, the kid definitely played blocks with Kellett and blocks happened to be his favorite. Back home, he couldn't describe any details of FIS interview yet he could elaborate on the details of playing blocks excitedly in Kellett.
key take-away: 1) never give up till the last second, but always get back up, ie, try again next application season; 2) try different schools; 3) English English English; 4) luck plays a role!
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發表於 21-7-28 10:38
