My 2 secrets to passing the 4+ Assessment at Ken Prep
/Myself and my team have prepared hundreds of girls to be very successful at Kensington prep over the last 15 years.
We’ve also prepared a few girls who have not been successful at gaining entry to Kensington Prep.
We know exactly how to prepare our girls to go into Ken Prep and PASS their 4+ Assessment.
The girls who we have prepared who did not pass the Ken Prep Assessment have always been the girls who didn’t start early enough. Girls who have one or two lessons here and there. Girls who started two months before the assessment. This is not enough time. And I tell my clients as much. I tell them this not to discourage them but because I know it to be the truth. And sadly, I am usually right.
On their Website, Ken Prep go on about what a lovely, cozy assessment it will be and that although they are an academic school that their 4+ Assessment will not be so. They write, ‘We observe how they interact, explore and explain what they are doing.’
I believe that this is extremely accurate but also very misleading to parents who perhaps have never been through the process of the 4+ Assessments.
Some parents will read this and just think that their daughter will go in and have a fun time, play a few games and be offered a place. This is not the case… At all. In fact, hundreds of girls will be unsuccessful at gaining a place at Kensington Prep.
Ken Prep then go on to write, ‘Offers are based on an assessment of your daughter’s academic potential, ability and attitude.’
Again, very accurate. And exactly what they are looking for.
Academic potential can be prepared for.
Academic ability can be prepared for.
Attitude for learning can be prepared for.
They then say, ‘We are looking for girls – no matter what their personality, introvert or extrovert – who are alert and curious with an enthusiasm to learn.’
Again spot on!
Here are my 2 secrets for PASSING this Assessment.
Start early - At the very minimum 9 months before the Assessment. I recommend 12 months of Assessment preparation for Kensington Prep.
Prepare your daughter to be able to go in and answer questions with confidence. I’ve supported girls who are very shy to be successful at Ken prep. It’s not about being shy or not shy. It’s about being able to answer all questions with confidence and clarity.
If you are preparing your daughter for Kensington Prep School, book your Sample Lesson today.
