Transfer Test AQE 2015-2016 *NEW THREAD*

Cherryscone

Top_secret wrote: »

Yes folks totally on the same page as you all. My DS also has a cousin sitting one of the exams as him and although I try to convince myself it's not added pressure it is. He also is in a class full of high flyers just the luck of the draw so can't help comparing his scores which I know us wrong although he is holding his own but my worst fear is and this only applies to the gl (which is his 1st choice) is he keeps putting answers in the wrong box and sometimes he doesn't even realise he's done it because by some miracle he corrects himself after putting 4 or 5 in the wrong boxes. Totally stressed as he's so capable but so clumsy �������� pass the wine

See that wees me off too has to do better than his cousin last year can't get less than anyone else he is friends with has to go to the same school as his best friend I am ready for the hills!!:(

Rainbowmac

I sometimes feel what's the actual point in this
Us parents of those kids doing test are turning into freaks all the others parents of those that not doing test are chilling gettjng ready for X factor lol and we are all losing the plot lol

Flashfriend

If I use your formula Bobs I'm looking at an AQE score in the 90's. Don't think this is enough to survive grammar school.

Rainbowmac

Flashfriend wrote: »

If I use your formula Bobs I'm looking at an AQE score in the 90's. Don't think this is enough to survive grammar school.

Maybe use it as a guide as nine of us know how to really calculate ur all
Just guess work at this point . 😊

Cherryscone

Just a Reminder

Assessment Dates
7th Nov 2015: AQE 1st Assessment (CEA)
14th Nov 2015: GL Assessments (PPTC)
21st Nov 2015: AQE 2nd Assessment (CEA)
28th Nov 2015: AQE 3rd Assessment (CEA)
5th Dec 2015: GL Supplementary Entrance Assessment (PPTC)

Access/Special Circumstances Dates
18th Sep 2015: AQE Access Forms (ACC15) submission deadline.
September/October 2015: AQE Access decision - candidate's parent/guardian notified.
11th Dec 2015: PPTC (GL Assessment) Special Circumstances Registration Closes (2pm).

Results
30th Jan 2016: AQE (CEA) results arrive at children’s homes
30th Jan 2016: GL Assessment results arrive at children’s homes
AQE & GL Results letters are posted 1st class on Friday 29th of January and should arrive the next day (Saturday 30th Jan). Parents worried about late post may wish to contact the Post Office to make alternative arrangements.

Remarking
5th Feb 2016: AQE Assessment (CEA) re-mark application form submission deadline.
12th Feb 2016: GL Assessment (GL) re-mark requests deadline (2pm).
Feb/Mar 2016: AQE Assessment (CEA) re-mark results.

Pupils apply to Schools
Feb/March 2016: Primary principals will hold meetings with parents and complete Transfer Forms for post-primary education. Transfer Forms will be sent to ELBs/ESA.

School Allocation
May/June 2016 - Parents are informed by the relevant Education and Library Board of the school that their child has been allocated to. Each Board may notify parents on different dates.

BOBS

Thanks Cherryscone - although I think that first date is inground into our heads !!!

Top_secret

Well what is everyone's plans on the countdown to the big day

Rainbowmac

Couple of papers and revision and a happy face

Cherryscone

BOBS wrote: »

Thanks Cherryscone - although I think that first date is inground into our heads !!!

It is personally I cant wait to see the back of Saturday

BOBS

Cherryscone wrote: »

It is personally I cant wait to see the back of Saturday

More like the end of November - then whats done is done.