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Friday, February 12, 2010

Eleven Plus and Management Positions

A number of parents of Eleven Plus children will have embarked on a Masters Degree at one time or another. There are a wide number of master’s programs so there is no single method of studying towards the examination.

Length
Masters
Modules – linked by in-service (sometimes).
Eleven Plus
Some parents will start before birth. Other parents start the week before. Most will work out a sensible solution.

Selection Criteria
Masters
In general applicants must hold an appropriate honours degree – or equivalent
Eleven Plus
The child must be able to demonstrate ability and drive to fond parents.

Selection Method
Masters
Interview, C.V., psychometric tests (some).
Eleven Plus
“We should pop into W. H. Smith and pick up a few papers.”

Course Content
Masters
Modules - including management, enterprise and strategy.
Eleven Plus
On and off line papers, tutors, parents and tests

Location
Masters
A range from `on the job’ to residential
Eleven Plus
A range – with a list as long as your arm.

Objectives
Masters
Senior management
Eleven Plus
Grammar School – leading to Senior Management (in time)

Conclusion
Is a person more likely to land up in a Senior Management position if the person has been to grammar school?

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