The admission trap: Why it’s easier to start a business than apply to Grade 8

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From CVs for 12-year-olds to the ‘open day’ gauntlet, we look at the institutional stress-test of high school applications and why a ‘no’ might be the best thing that ever happens to your child. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

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