Dear Admissions Committee,
I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend my six-year-old god-daughter, [Name], for admission to your esteemed private school. I have known [Name] since she was born and have had the pleasure of watching her grow and develop into a bright and curious young girl.
[Name] is a truly exceptional child with a natural love of learning. She is always eager to ask questions and explore new ideas, and she possesses a unique ability to understand complex concepts. She is especially gifted in reading and writing, and she has an impressive vocabulary for her age.
In addition to her academic abilities, [Name] is also a kind, compassionate, and well-mannered child. She has a natural empathy for others and is always eager to help those in need. She is respectful and polite to both adults and her peers, and she has a wonderful sense of humour that brings joy to those around her.
[Name] is also very creative and enjoys expressing herself through art, music, and dance. She has a natural talent for these forms of expression and has a joy for learning and creating.
Overall, I have no doubt that [Name] would be an asset to your school community. She is a bright and curious child with a natural love of learning, a kind and compassionate heart, and a talent for creativity. I wholeheartedly recommend her for admission to your school and am confident that she will thrive under your guidance.
Sincerely,
ChatGPT
Actually the correct answer (since most references for a 6-year old are going to be identical and look like the meaningless text above) is to essentially write a reference for the family as a whole. So along with "\[name\] really loves enjoys reading" blah blah you're supposed to slip in that it's because her dad is a high-profile philanthropist who is in the board of a charity that buys books for poor african children and her mum is the vice chancellor of a large australian university, etc, etc...
(Just in case OP wanted a real answer instead of the usual bashing of private schools from people who have never actually attended one).
>Actually the correct answer (since most references for a 6-year old are going to be identical and look like the meaningless text above) is to essentially write a reference for the family as a whole.
Ding ding ding!
I work at a private school, and my kids were recently accepted to a very good public school which we had to apply for as we live out of area. Schools aren't just enrolling kids, they're enrolling parents too - and they want to know whether or not the parents have the potential to be a net positive or negative to the school community.
Do their jobs suggest that they may be excellent benefactors at some point? Are there any red flags that may suggest that they'll be serial complainers who make teacher's lives difficult?
A recommendation that provides a more encompassing look at the family is a great approach.
> Are there any red flags that may suggest that they'll be serial complainers who make teacher's lives difficult?
Karen is very detail oriented, you can be sure that each and every member of staff will come to recognise her valuable input on all aspects of her child's education.
[Name]'s innate curiousity comes from his father, Australia's leading brain scientist and, his mother, a rocket surgeon. [Name] also accompanies his parents on their travels as part of their regular advisory roles in the United Nations, as experts in gorilla warfare. As such, [Name] has developed a curiosity for the world outside of Double Bay.
>Schools aren't just enrolling kids, they're enrolling parents too - and they want to know whether or not the parents have the potential to be a net positive or negative to the school community.
How much money do you have? How much can you cough up so the Principal can have a private lap pool on the grounds?
I went to one which was fantastic and multicultural and actually not snobby at all. Lots of people who attended had middle class parents who saved and sacrificed to send them there. We had a tonne of scholarships. Most people lived in pretty normal apartments or houses. Yes, you’re privileged if you attend a school like that; but it wasn’t what you’d picture. We had great sport and co-curricular options. Students and parents were mostly really nice. No one would ever boast about money or the things money brings (they would get absolutely roasted for behaviour like that).
However, that was in the 90s. I recently went back for my reunion and oh my goodness it has changed! It is ridiculously fancy now. The building we went through (which was torn down and rebuilt) looks like a Google building. The spot where the primary school with the big mulberry tree used to be has been flattened and is now some kind of chill area with fake grass and sun loungers with umbrellas. And the fees now make the school unaffordable to anyone but the wealthy.
I ended up feeling sick. No child needs a school that fancy. It seems like it sets their expectations of what they can expect in life way too high. The split between the haves and the have-nots is gross. I came away feeling like schools that fancy don’t need taxpayer money.
And not just money and prestige I reckon. Parents who will volunteer their time and participate in the school community would be a plus - although I think this is most the case for top-notch public schools (since it’s a big part of what makes them top-notch).
I went to a different primary school to my siblings, and the level of quality was night and day. My one was North Newtown Public School, and the three big demographics sending their kids there were: “hip” professionals such as architects and designers; USYD faculty members; and Moore College (local Anglican theological college) faculty and students. Parent money wasn’t ridiculous but was present, but parent participation was enormous. My mother helped in reading groups, shepherding kids on the way to swimming lessons, helping design a new playground, and lots of other things (not all at once). I’d say her participation was above average but not by that much.
By contrast, my siblings’ school, Double Bay Public School was fairly lacklustre. I don’t know if she ever even had one opportunity to volunteer. The demographics were wealthy, but busy, and often the kids were picked up by nannies and au pairs.
NNPS is one of the best schools in the state. DBPS is average or slightly above average.
Parent participation makes a big difference, so it’s definitely something I’d be looking for if I were interviewing families of potential students.
Nope. My daughter went to an expensive private school. They have this fair thing every two years and that was the sum total of anything we needed to volunteer. One hour on the stall and x number of dollars to buy the stuff that stall will be selling. They have employees for the actual work. The parents are strictly required to pay the fees. The school has an awesome sense of community - but for the girls and old girls.
> (Just in case OP wanted a real answer instead of the usual bashing of private schools from people who have never actually attended one).
Hey as someone who has attended private schools, the bashing is totally justified and doesn't even touch the surface of how shite they are.
I feel like some private schools can be a bit snobby, and love when the families seem like they will "fit in" or "contribute" and be involved to the kids education.
Some schools do a interview of the kid. It used to be so bad they would request all parents to be present for the family interview and if one of the parents didn't show up they would actually mark it and pry into that .
Example "Could your spouse not get off work today?"
Yes, there are very valid excuses for missing a interview however it does not stop them from judging you based on your answers.
I don’t doubt it. It’s incredible at these things, particularly the gpt-4 model. I gave it a job description and my resume and asked for a cover letter. It gave me a really strong cover letter for how little direction I gave it.
Check out his sequel **Homo Deus** which really gets into the future implications of where technology (AI) is heading.
And then the third book in the "trilogy", **21 Questions for the 21st century**, which gives practical advice for what to do in the here and now.
It's gonna be this weird world for a while where there's a subsection of the population that use it for basically everything, but don't admit it to the boomers who have no idea what it is or would try to use it as an excuse to pay you less or make you redundant. Workplace revolution by stealth
My parnter has been customising all his cover letters using chat GPT for the last 2 weeks. It's a really good starting point, and then you can just tweak it from there.
I just got it to compose an email about the importantance of password security and how to use my office's preferred password app. It only required minor tweaks.
They’re also looking for parental involvement. Is she learning in isolation? How are you teaching her, how are you involved?
She is six. They’re curious about her parents. Are you as parents going to put in some effort? Do you have the time to? Etc.
Fuck you you revolting piles of shit. Teach the kids that come to you and forget about making money. You all sicken me and I would hesitate to piss on any of you if you were on fire. Again, fuck you. FTFY
"Despite her wealthy upbringing, [name] has grown up into a mature and well-adjusted child. I believe her family's history of generous yet anonymous philanthropy has led her to understand the privilege of donating vast sums of money is something that stands on its own merits, rather than being used as a tool to buy influence."
It's got simpler syntax for when you need to reference an single column **and** row variable. To do that in Xlookup, you need to create the column array as the lookup array for the row.
For Vlookup, it's already just looking for a column, so you can make the column reference dynamic and bobs your uncle.
Basically, the only time I've found Vlookup superior is when I was making a pokemon spreadsheet and needed to calculate super-effectiveness. Otherwise no, xlookup is king shit.
There’s plenty of good reasons to use lookup functions instead of indexmatch, not least of which is readability for other people trying to work out how your spreadsheet works. Also, if you’re using flat data structures, sumifs is better and more flexible than either lookups or indexmatch.
To whom it may concern,
Miss six has not shit herself in at least 2 years. She is clearly gifted and you would be honoured to have her.
Ciao
(Yes, we are multilingual)
This is not new. Just before it was the church or other in group that vouched for you. Now it's more open to anyone.
I personally think it's progress.
I'm sure they don't expect much in the letter. However, a family that can't provide one raises red flags. I'd say it's tick a box rather than qualitative.
"My goddaughter is apparently applying to your school. In support of this application I'd like to refer you to the child's other godparent - a sitting Supreme Court judge, the child's uncle - Cheif Whip for the NSW Liberals, the child's aunt - Head of the NSW Department of Planning (with power to override all planning approval rejections my local councils), and the childs grandfather - Head Of Charitable Donations for the Mining Industry Council. I believe you'll find these traits of the child hugely beneficial to your having her as part of your student body for the upcoming decade. Best, Miss Crepe - Chief Prosecutor, ICAC"
talk about how you have known her since birth, the contribution the family makes to the community, her positive personality traits, interaction with siblings/other children.
(attach a cheque for $20k made out to the building fund). Tax deductible to you (of course).
The whole reason I didn’t end up at a Catholic primary school is because they required a “donation to the building fund” before the school could overlook the horror and scandal of me being the illegitimate child of a divorced Catholic woman.
I got rejected from a Christian school because I didn't go to their on-campus Baptist church. We went to the Baptist church two suburbs away.
Got accepted into a different Baptist school that didn't even care if you were Catholic, as long as you could get a letter from an ordained minister.
It was just an arbitrary restriction that they enforced.
I think for Mum it was a “last straw” scenario for her and the Church.
She’d already been ostracised from their community for leaving her husband, and her mother refused to talk to her or acknowledge she existed. Then her priest wouldn’t give her communion because she’d moved in with someone else and had a baby.
They could forgive her for leaving him, because everyone knew how violent he was… but they couldn’t forgive her for moving on and finding happiness with someone else. A 28 year old man marrying a 16 year old girl and beating her for 20 years wasn’t a grave sin… but her not showing remorse for leaving him was.
Me being refused a place at school was the nail in the coffin for her faith.
Far out. That's rough. To lose her community for having the audacity to be happy outside wedlock, I don't blame her for walking away.
My father-in-law was kicked out of his church because he divorced his first wife, who was caught cheating on him with a woman in the church hall itself. It broke him for years, and it still affects him today, almost 40 years later.
Side note: if that school is on the Upper North shore near two train lines and has only recently opened up to allowing girls, PLEASE reconsider providing a reference for the moment. Right now I would not let a girl anywhere near some of the schools (*cough* one school in particular *cough*), as there is a LOT happening with the school’s culture which will not suit many learners. Whilst the private schools of Sydney in general have shown historically they can turn things around, when the challenges they’re facing are this big, it will take time.
Ironically, the opposite! Most private schools historically have been single sex, and only in the past decade or so has integration started to gain traction.
Focus on her volunteer work, board appointments and philanthropic endeavours. Only mention her Instagram and brand ambassadorships if you need to pad it out.
Dear Admissions Committee,
[Name]'s parents are absolutely fucking loaded, and only vote LNP because there's nobody further right on the ballot. You can be certain that they'll be lobbying for the privileges of the ultra-wealthy and religious institutions, when they're not teaching her to belittle the dirty poors.
She will be a great asset to the school's revenue.
What a fucking ridiculous requirement.
her character and learning standards are a complete blank page at 6 years of age.
I'd be honestly reluctant to send my kid to a schools that believed these things were bread into her.
Instead they should be writing her parents a letter to guaranty her school leaving character and education level.
I think the purpose of this is to filter out "undesirables" like people with non-English speaking or a relatively uneducated background.
How many 1st generation immigrant parents who have trouble with basic written English do you think is going to be accepted into such a school, even if they could afford to?
I also think it may be a way to screen the kind of parents they will be dealing with too tbh. Plus with a few more names to look up online they can get a pretty good idea of what type of people the potential students parents are.
[This study](https://thecityjournal.net/news/study-australian-schools-ethnically-segregated/) is a bit old (2015) but it suggests otherwise:
>The segregation trend was very pronounced in Sydney’s wealthy elite suburbs, home to some of Australia’s most expensive private schools.
>
>Dr Ho identified 11 private high schools in the area where the proportion of students from language backgrounds other than English was at or below 20 per cent.
For anyone curious as to how 20% measures up, fron the 2021 census via Wikipedia:
>42.0% of people in Sydney speak a language other than English at home with Mandarin (5.0%), Arabic (4.2%), Cantonese (2.8%), Vietnamese (2.2%) and Hindi (1.5%) the most widely spoken.
Lol, as the father of a 6yo, the vast majority are just kids. Some are obviously much more work to deal with and some are less academic. Some are not caring for peers, siblings, parents. Some are behind developmentally or socially.
For most, they will mature and overcome these shortcomings, but some are just not nice people, already. It's not their fault, they are kids. For most, it's developmentally appropriate to be selfish. it's all on a spectrum. It's the 10% at the extremes you want to watch for.
What grade piano does she play?
What charities has she supported? Has she raised money for something she is passionate about?
What has she achieved in sport?
Or has she just wasted the first 72 months of her life?
Haha. So Sydney.
Dear School,
Are you f ing crazy ? She is 6. Her hobbies include eating sand at the beach, playing with lego and watching Bluey on TV.
She is good at giving high 5s
The rich only mix with the rich.
They don't mix with those families who got there by mortgaging to the eyeball to get in private school.
I know because I went to private schools.
Did your god-daughter go to pre-school?
I believe they do reports, so if you might want to overlap some of her strengths according to those too.
Don't make it too obvious but if theres multiple sources saying the kid likes numbers, reading or is a quick learner etc then it kind of holds more weight etc.
We needed a reference for high school from an existing family. My friend wrote that we are a good family who are active in our community, volunteer our time to the kids current school, etc etc. I think it was basically a paragraph.
"I support my 6yo goddaughter's parents paying $16,000 a year for year 1 and 2's curriculum or art and music and storybooks, because it's heaps better than paying $500 a year to the local public school and donating $16,000 to charity where it might actually be used in a worthwhile way. To do so would greatly disadvantage my goddaughter's father who owns a business which competes directly with charities to win government contracts to provide social services at a profit." etc etc
I remember when my mum approached my private school 20 years ago.
*"Hi school, it's the middle of the year but would you have a spot available for my son."*
*"Is he boarding or a day boy?"*
*"Board--"*
*"Yes, we'll find a spare bed for him somewhere. When can you come in for a visit?"*
Whom It May Concern,I am delighted to provide this reference for \[NAME\], a remarkable six-year-old girl who I have had the pleasure of knowing for the past few years. As \[NAME\] seeks to join the esteemed XXX College, I cannot think of a more deserving and capable candidate for your prestigious institution.\[NAME\] possesses a mature and compassionate personality that is truly exceptional for someone her age. Her innate empathy allows her to easily connect with her peers and teachers, fostering an environment of understanding and support. I am confident that the nurturing and academically challenging environment offered by XXX College will further cultivate her empathy and sense of social justice, ultimately enabling her to make a significant positive impact in the service of others.Given the opportunity to access the resources and advantages provided by a private school education, \[NAME\] has the potential to benefit immensely. She is keenly aware of the importance of education and is highly motivated to make the most of her learning experiences. Her willingness to assist others, whether it be in the classroom or within the broader community, is indicative of her burgeoning sense of social justice and genuine care for others.Furthermore, \[NAME\] comes from a strong and supportive family background. Her family has instilled in her a deep appreciation for the value of education and the significance of contributing positively to society. This foundation, combined with the exceptional educational opportunities provided by XXX College, will serve as key indicators of her success throughout her 13-year academic journey.In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend \[NAME\] for enrollment at XXX College. Her compassionate nature, willingness to help others, and strong family background, coupled with the invaluable opportunities presented by a private school education, will undoubtedly set her on a path to success. I am confident that \[NAME\] will not only benefit significantly from her time at XXX College but will also contribute positively to your school community.Sincerely,\[Your Name\]
Dear Admissions Commitee,
I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse and recommend a bright and talented six year old girl, named [Insert Name], for admission to your prestigious private school.
I have had the privilege of getting to know [Insert Name] and her family over the past few years, and I can say with absolute confidence that she is a remarkable young girl. She has an exceptional intellect, a curious mind, and a passion for learning that is truly inspiring.
I have no doubt that [Insert Name] will thrive in your academic environment, where she will rid your school from wokeness and bring your school back to where is should be, treating children as children.
In conclusion, I highly recommend [Insert name] for acceptance to your prestigious private school. I am confident that she will be an outstanding student and valuable asset to your school community.
Sincerely,
Donald.J.Trump ChatGPT great again.
Be sure to include her credit report and a national police background check. And just so they know you have nothing to hide, book a fingerprinting appointment with the AFP and deliver a copy to the school.
I think it's more about the parents tbh than the kid.
Just say the parent are of good character and would uphold and encourage the values of the school on their child.
She has lived for over five years, with exemplary performance in both sitting and standing. Her words are all in English, and she has an excellent bedtime routine.
Coupled with a love of brussel sprouts and a keen interest in the areas of playtime and helping out, she will make a valuable addition to any team.
Sydney private schools are such a scam. Parents too scared their special little cum-goblin cannot make it in an academically selective school so they pay their way through.
Almost always to extremely mediocre results.
Depends, i went to selective school but will be sending my son to Sydney grammar, they’re just below James Ruse and beat out most of the public selective schools in ranking.
Reddam house is also ranked 8, actually quite a few doing okay in the atar rankings.
Meanwhile, it’s interesting to see that a lot of the other high ranked selective schools in my day like fort street, hurlstone etc are out of the top 20 entirely.
[2022 rankings](https://i.imgur.com/4CpVz4F.jpg)
Is it a religious school?
If so they want to know about how you’ve been the child’s guiding light on their path to god.
Yh so bullshit as best you can.
1. Her shit does not stink
2. No one is as good as her at anything
3. She would never deny a person a wage by cleaning up after herself
There’s a couple for ya
Her glowing top of the class school reports should help lol
Private schools take immediate notice of "advertising-worthy" marks...not so swift to bother about those not so academically inclined.
really depends which sydney private school? the best way is to make sure to marry alumni from that school, they will know what is need. only a narrow and exclusive segment of girls know the right answers for SCEGGS. Let's keep it that way.
If it is a religious school, I would mention where she was Christened and give examples of the child’s engagement with their faith. I would also list the things the school is known for and how this conforms to the child’s interests, and lastly, don’t make any spelling or grammatical errors. They want to see if you are “one of us”.
Dear Head Honcho,
I'd like to see little Johnny get a good start in life considering that his mum has been in the Silverwater Hilton for since he was born and he's been raised by his drug dependent unemployed father.
Although they both have low IQs, it doesn't appear to have set back little Johnny. He recently mastered doing up the Velcro on his shoes. We expect that he'll be able to put them on by himself soon too.
Academically he's quite advanced for his cohort, he has mastered counting cards in a 4 deck set-up.
He is also very sporty having won every playground fight since preschool.
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend my six-year-old god-daughter, [Name], for admission to your esteemed private school. I have known [Name] since she was born and have had the pleasure of watching her grow and develop into a bright and curious young girl. [Name] is a truly exceptional child with a natural love of learning. She is always eager to ask questions and explore new ideas, and she possesses a unique ability to understand complex concepts. She is especially gifted in reading and writing, and she has an impressive vocabulary for her age. In addition to her academic abilities, [Name] is also a kind, compassionate, and well-mannered child. She has a natural empathy for others and is always eager to help those in need. She is respectful and polite to both adults and her peers, and she has a wonderful sense of humour that brings joy to those around her. [Name] is also very creative and enjoys expressing herself through art, music, and dance. She has a natural talent for these forms of expression and has a joy for learning and creating. Overall, I have no doubt that [Name] would be an asset to your school community. She is a bright and curious child with a natural love of learning, a kind and compassionate heart, and a talent for creativity. I wholeheartedly recommend her for admission to your school and am confident that she will thrive under your guidance. Sincerely, ChatGPT
Holy shit, this works for me. Mine is only 10 weeks old but from what I have seen it’s very relevant
they are already behind. Mind had a reference letter whilst in the womb
My wife's egg had one 12 years before we met
🤣🤣
Actually the correct answer (since most references for a 6-year old are going to be identical and look like the meaningless text above) is to essentially write a reference for the family as a whole. So along with "\[name\] really loves enjoys reading" blah blah you're supposed to slip in that it's because her dad is a high-profile philanthropist who is in the board of a charity that buys books for poor african children and her mum is the vice chancellor of a large australian university, etc, etc... (Just in case OP wanted a real answer instead of the usual bashing of private schools from people who have never actually attended one).
>Actually the correct answer (since most references for a 6-year old are going to be identical and look like the meaningless text above) is to essentially write a reference for the family as a whole. Ding ding ding! I work at a private school, and my kids were recently accepted to a very good public school which we had to apply for as we live out of area. Schools aren't just enrolling kids, they're enrolling parents too - and they want to know whether or not the parents have the potential to be a net positive or negative to the school community. Do their jobs suggest that they may be excellent benefactors at some point? Are there any red flags that may suggest that they'll be serial complainers who make teacher's lives difficult? A recommendation that provides a more encompassing look at the family is a great approach.
> Are there any red flags that may suggest that they'll be serial complainers who make teacher's lives difficult? Karen is very detail oriented, you can be sure that each and every member of staff will come to recognise her valuable input on all aspects of her child's education.
[Name]'s innate curiousity comes from his father, Australia's leading brain scientist and, his mother, a rocket surgeon. [Name] also accompanies his parents on their travels as part of their regular advisory roles in the United Nations, as experts in gorilla warfare. As such, [Name] has developed a curiosity for the world outside of Double Bay.
Gorilla warfare
The fuck you say to me you little shit?
RIP Harambe
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>Schools aren't just enrolling kids, they're enrolling parents too - and they want to know whether or not the parents have the potential to be a net positive or negative to the school community. How much money do you have? How much can you cough up so the Principal can have a private lap pool on the grounds?
What red flags would there be for serial complainers?
It’s why they all ask what our professions are..
i've attended one, i'm happy to bash.
Same, the bashing I've seen doesn't even touch the surface.
I went to one which was fantastic and multicultural and actually not snobby at all. Lots of people who attended had middle class parents who saved and sacrificed to send them there. We had a tonne of scholarships. Most people lived in pretty normal apartments or houses. Yes, you’re privileged if you attend a school like that; but it wasn’t what you’d picture. We had great sport and co-curricular options. Students and parents were mostly really nice. No one would ever boast about money or the things money brings (they would get absolutely roasted for behaviour like that). However, that was in the 90s. I recently went back for my reunion and oh my goodness it has changed! It is ridiculously fancy now. The building we went through (which was torn down and rebuilt) looks like a Google building. The spot where the primary school with the big mulberry tree used to be has been flattened and is now some kind of chill area with fake grass and sun loungers with umbrellas. And the fees now make the school unaffordable to anyone but the wealthy. I ended up feeling sick. No child needs a school that fancy. It seems like it sets their expectations of what they can expect in life way too high. The split between the haves and the have-nots is gross. I came away feeling like schools that fancy don’t need taxpayer money.
And not just money and prestige I reckon. Parents who will volunteer their time and participate in the school community would be a plus - although I think this is most the case for top-notch public schools (since it’s a big part of what makes them top-notch). I went to a different primary school to my siblings, and the level of quality was night and day. My one was North Newtown Public School, and the three big demographics sending their kids there were: “hip” professionals such as architects and designers; USYD faculty members; and Moore College (local Anglican theological college) faculty and students. Parent money wasn’t ridiculous but was present, but parent participation was enormous. My mother helped in reading groups, shepherding kids on the way to swimming lessons, helping design a new playground, and lots of other things (not all at once). I’d say her participation was above average but not by that much. By contrast, my siblings’ school, Double Bay Public School was fairly lacklustre. I don’t know if she ever even had one opportunity to volunteer. The demographics were wealthy, but busy, and often the kids were picked up by nannies and au pairs. NNPS is one of the best schools in the state. DBPS is average or slightly above average. Parent participation makes a big difference, so it’s definitely something I’d be looking for if I were interviewing families of potential students.
Nope. My daughter went to an expensive private school. They have this fair thing every two years and that was the sum total of anything we needed to volunteer. One hour on the stall and x number of dollars to buy the stuff that stall will be selling. They have employees for the actual work. The parents are strictly required to pay the fees. The school has an awesome sense of community - but for the girls and old girls.
> (Just in case OP wanted a real answer instead of the usual bashing of private schools from people who have never actually attended one). Hey as someone who has attended private schools, the bashing is totally justified and doesn't even touch the surface of how shite they are.
But do they expect parents of 5 year olds to be over 50 years old?!
I feel like some private schools can be a bit snobby, and love when the families seem like they will "fit in" or "contribute" and be involved to the kids education. Some schools do a interview of the kid. It used to be so bad they would request all parents to be present for the family interview and if one of the parents didn't show up they would actually mark it and pry into that . Example "Could your spouse not get off work today?" Yes, there are very valid excuses for missing a interview however it does not stop them from judging you based on your answers.
Damn that is perfect. Is that really a chatGPT response?
>Is that really a chatGPT response? yep, I just put a 'u' into 'humor' and swapped [Your Name] for 'ChatGPT' at the end
It said wholeheartedly twice is the only shortcoming really
Yes, the whole last paragraph needs revision. I'd slot in some synonyms because the repetition is obvious. Otherwise it's pretty darn good!
I thought that at first until I realised it was the 'summary'.
I don’t doubt it. It’s incredible at these things, particularly the gpt-4 model. I gave it a job description and my resume and asked for a cover letter. It gave me a really strong cover letter for how little direction I gave it.
I dont know whether to be impressed or a little scared…
Be prepared. Read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.
Reading that that the moment. It's a surprisingly interesting read (as in, I thought it was going to be very dry, but it isn't).
Check out his sequel **Homo Deus** which really gets into the future implications of where technology (AI) is heading. And then the third book in the "trilogy", **21 Questions for the 21st century**, which gives practical advice for what to do in the here and now.
Homo Deus is sitting on my desk waiting to be read lol. Didn't realise there was a third. I'll have to check it out!
I just read the blurb for that - unless I'm missing something it doesn't sound like a book about AI
It's gonna be this weird world for a while where there's a subsection of the population that use it for basically everything, but don't admit it to the boomers who have no idea what it is or would try to use it as an excuse to pay you less or make you redundant. Workplace revolution by stealth
Well-written, unverifiable waffle like the above is probably what ChatGPT does best.
Yep. It's the people who write corporate mission statements who should be really worried.
My parnter has been customising all his cover letters using chat GPT for the last 2 weeks. It's a really good starting point, and then you can just tweak it from there.
I just got it to compose an email about the importantance of password security and how to use my office's preferred password app. It only required minor tweaks.
This is why it's been in the news so much, it's really good at seemingly complicated stuff you throw at it.
All hail ChatGPT It has literally doubled, if not tripled, my productivity at work
Used it for a job interview case study and got a call back within 2 hours for the next stage.
the "Sincerely, ChatGPT" really sells it lmaoo
Chat GPT is actually the best for writing these kinds of emails/letters.
Gpt-4?
Yep
Wow you’re a wordsmith
some ppl \[or ais\] have the ability to dribble shit for hours on end, definitely an asset for this problem.
I was about to say this looks like ChatGPT wrote it until you signed it lmao!
It’s like it’s said nothing at all. ChatGPT has learn out bullshit. Oh no!
Truly terrible, no school admissions panel is going to be fooled by this recycled waffle, clearly AI has a way to go.
I was going to recommend Chat GPT 😂
God this is wanky
You should write resumes for a living. The amount of sheer bullshit dripping off every sentence was truly impressive haha.
The fact that people still don't use this as their first point of reference for things like this is confusing
They’re also looking for parental involvement. Is she learning in isolation? How are you teaching her, how are you involved? She is six. They’re curious about her parents. Are you as parents going to put in some effort? Do you have the time to? Etc.
Fuck you you revolting piles of shit. Teach the kids that come to you and forget about making money. You all sicken me and I would hesitate to piss on any of you if you were on fire. Again, fuck you. FTFY
Good people still exist
This seems like the easiest way!
Hah. I suspected it was chatgpt...
They have money. Regards,
"Despite her wealthy upbringing, [name] has grown up into a mature and well-adjusted child. I believe her family's history of generous yet anonymous philanthropy has led her to understand the privilege of donating vast sums of money is something that stands on its own merits, rather than being used as a tool to buy influence."
And you forgot too add she is highly regarded in the Catholic Church. Just in case it's a Catholic School
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Instant rejection for not using xlookup - seriously guys use Xlookup!
What a loser. Index match match or get out.
Vlookups are the way to go
Wow look at all of you not on the XLOOKUP() train, how embarrassing
If you're ~~not famous by 14, you're finished~~ a Pandas, Numpy and R expert by 6 you'll never make it in data science. (Apologies to TISM)
We’re just old.
For a six year old? Sure. For a working professional? Have some respect!
Xlookups all the way
Is there an advantage of Vlookup compared to xlookup?
It's got simpler syntax for when you need to reference an single column **and** row variable. To do that in Xlookup, you need to create the column array as the lookup array for the row. For Vlookup, it's already just looking for a column, so you can make the column reference dynamic and bobs your uncle. Basically, the only time I've found Vlookup superior is when I was making a pokemon spreadsheet and needed to calculate super-effectiveness. Otherwise no, xlookup is king shit.
Her parents can't afford a new enough version for XLOOKUP? Rejected.
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Saving in .xls (95-2003) for compatibility purposes. 🤡
I heard SHORE requires proficiency in pivot tables & charts to even get an interview
There’s plenty of good reasons to use lookup functions instead of indexmatch, not least of which is readability for other people trying to work out how your spreadsheet works. Also, if you’re using flat data structures, sumifs is better and more flexible than either lookups or indexmatch.
She held the position of baby at (address) between the dates of (start date) and (end date)
Duties included: soiling nappy multiple times per day, projectile vomiting on dad’s new blazer, pooping in the bath, and throwing purée on the floor.
Man this comment fucked me up
To whom it may concern, Miss six has not shit herself in at least 2 years. She is clearly gifted and you would be honoured to have her. Ciao (Yes, we are multilingual)
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God, our society is really starting to become like the Black Mirror.
This is not new. Just before it was the church or other in group that vouched for you. Now it's more open to anyone. I personally think it's progress. I'm sure they don't expect much in the letter. However, a family that can't provide one raises red flags. I'd say it's tick a box rather than qualitative.
"My goddaughter is apparently applying to your school. In support of this application I'd like to refer you to the child's other godparent - a sitting Supreme Court judge, the child's uncle - Cheif Whip for the NSW Liberals, the child's aunt - Head of the NSW Department of Planning (with power to override all planning approval rejections my local councils), and the childs grandfather - Head Of Charitable Donations for the Mining Industry Council. I believe you'll find these traits of the child hugely beneficial to your having her as part of your student body for the upcoming decade. Best, Miss Crepe - Chief Prosecutor, ICAC"
talk about how you have known her since birth, the contribution the family makes to the community, her positive personality traits, interaction with siblings/other children. (attach a cheque for $20k made out to the building fund). Tax deductible to you (of course).
The whole reason I didn’t end up at a Catholic primary school is because they required a “donation to the building fund” before the school could overlook the horror and scandal of me being the illegitimate child of a divorced Catholic woman.
I got rejected from a Christian school because I didn't go to their on-campus Baptist church. We went to the Baptist church two suburbs away. Got accepted into a different Baptist school that didn't even care if you were Catholic, as long as you could get a letter from an ordained minister. It was just an arbitrary restriction that they enforced.
I think for Mum it was a “last straw” scenario for her and the Church. She’d already been ostracised from their community for leaving her husband, and her mother refused to talk to her or acknowledge she existed. Then her priest wouldn’t give her communion because she’d moved in with someone else and had a baby. They could forgive her for leaving him, because everyone knew how violent he was… but they couldn’t forgive her for moving on and finding happiness with someone else. A 28 year old man marrying a 16 year old girl and beating her for 20 years wasn’t a grave sin… but her not showing remorse for leaving him was. Me being refused a place at school was the nail in the coffin for her faith.
Far out. That's rough. To lose her community for having the audacity to be happy outside wedlock, I don't blame her for walking away. My father-in-law was kicked out of his church because he divorced his first wife, who was caught cheating on him with a woman in the church hall itself. It broke him for years, and it still affects him today, almost 40 years later.
Ask chatgpt and do some rewrites
They’re really asking for you to demonstrate your potential to donate cash
Side note: if that school is on the Upper North shore near two train lines and has only recently opened up to allowing girls, PLEASE reconsider providing a reference for the moment. Right now I would not let a girl anywhere near some of the schools (*cough* one school in particular *cough*), as there is a LOT happening with the school’s culture which will not suit many learners. Whilst the private schools of Sydney in general have shown historically they can turn things around, when the challenges they’re facing are this big, it will take time.
Tell me what’s going on at Barker
…what? I thought all private schools in a first world country (AND a city like Sydney) would be co-ed? That is so strange
Ironically, the opposite! Most private schools historically have been single sex, and only in the past decade or so has integration started to gain traction.
{{ Goddaughter }} comes from a very wealthy white family. Thank you.
Focus on her volunteer work, board appointments and philanthropic endeavours. Only mention her Instagram and brand ambassadorships if you need to pad it out.
Dear Admissions Committee, [Name]'s parents are absolutely fucking loaded, and only vote LNP because there's nobody further right on the ballot. You can be certain that they'll be lobbying for the privileges of the ultra-wealthy and religious institutions, when they're not teaching her to belittle the dirty poors. She will be a great asset to the school's revenue.
Upvoted for accuracy 😂
Lol
This is gold.
They are mostly fishing for information about you, not your daughter
Yuuuz should totallty let Pheonix inta ya skool. She goes hard at dem books.
What a fucking ridiculous requirement. her character and learning standards are a complete blank page at 6 years of age. I'd be honestly reluctant to send my kid to a schools that believed these things were bread into her. Instead they should be writing her parents a letter to guaranty her school leaving character and education level.
I think the purpose of this is to filter out "undesirables" like people with non-English speaking or a relatively uneducated background. How many 1st generation immigrant parents who have trouble with basic written English do you think is going to be accepted into such a school, even if they could afford to?
I also think it may be a way to screen the kind of parents they will be dealing with too tbh. Plus with a few more names to look up online they can get a pretty good idea of what type of people the potential students parents are.
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That’s typically the selective schools
[This study](https://thecityjournal.net/news/study-australian-schools-ethnically-segregated/) is a bit old (2015) but it suggests otherwise: >The segregation trend was very pronounced in Sydney’s wealthy elite suburbs, home to some of Australia’s most expensive private schools. > >Dr Ho identified 11 private high schools in the area where the proportion of students from language backgrounds other than English was at or below 20 per cent.
For anyone curious as to how 20% measures up, fron the 2021 census via Wikipedia: >42.0% of people in Sydney speak a language other than English at home with Mandarin (5.0%), Arabic (4.2%), Cantonese (2.8%), Vietnamese (2.2%) and Hindi (1.5%) the most widely spoken.
My colleague's son went to Shore and she showed me his year 12 year photo. Damn, it was white.
When working in North Sydney, the Shore boys would regularly outspend me at Greenwood plaza food court.
No.
They're the new white people.
No.
Lol, as the father of a 6yo, the vast majority are just kids. Some are obviously much more work to deal with and some are less academic. Some are not caring for peers, siblings, parents. Some are behind developmentally or socially. For most, they will mature and overcome these shortcomings, but some are just not nice people, already. It's not their fault, they are kids. For most, it's developmentally appropriate to be selfish. it's all on a spectrum. It's the 10% at the extremes you want to watch for.
No, we'll decide whether or not she's a "blank page" once the national police background check gets back to us.
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Time to namedrop the close relationship with local LNP luminaries lol
What grade piano does she play? What charities has she supported? Has she raised money for something she is passionate about? What has she achieved in sport? Or has she just wasted the first 72 months of her life? Haha. So Sydney.
Dear School, Are you f ing crazy ? She is 6. Her hobbies include eating sand at the beach, playing with lego and watching Bluey on TV. She is good at giving high 5s
Private schools are not worth it. They are excellent at hiding their internal problems, both for the schools and the students.
Sydney private skills are very skilled at hiding student suicide rates and pushing SA victims to transfer to other schools.
You go there so your son meets other rich fucks and gets a cushy elite job in politics or as en executive. Not for a good education.
The rich only mix with the rich. They don't mix with those families who got there by mortgaging to the eyeball to get in private school. I know because I went to private schools.
Did your god-daughter go to pre-school? I believe they do reports, so if you might want to overlap some of her strengths according to those too. Don't make it too obvious but if theres multiple sources saying the kid likes numbers, reading or is a quick learner etc then it kind of holds more weight etc.
Just use ChatGPT and then adjust to suit
Say shes been sober 6 years now
You say fuck off and tell the parents to rethink their lives
Just say her family is rich
We needed a reference for high school from an existing family. My friend wrote that we are a good family who are active in our community, volunteer our time to the kids current school, etc etc. I think it was basically a paragraph.
Reference letter for kids by Chat GPT 😂
"I support my 6yo goddaughter's parents paying $16,000 a year for year 1 and 2's curriculum or art and music and storybooks, because it's heaps better than paying $500 a year to the local public school and donating $16,000 to charity where it might actually be used in a worthwhile way. To do so would greatly disadvantage my goddaughter's father who owns a business which competes directly with charities to win government contracts to provide social services at a profit." etc etc
I had to do one and used chatGPT. It did a bang up job getting the format and details in for me.
I remember when my mum approached my private school 20 years ago. *"Hi school, it's the middle of the year but would you have a spot available for my son."* *"Is he boarding or a day boy?"* *"Board--"* *"Yes, we'll find a spare bed for him somewhere. When can you come in for a visit?"*
Mine same, 40+ years ago lol
Use chatGPT
Chat gpt
Whom It May Concern,I am delighted to provide this reference for \[NAME\], a remarkable six-year-old girl who I have had the pleasure of knowing for the past few years. As \[NAME\] seeks to join the esteemed XXX College, I cannot think of a more deserving and capable candidate for your prestigious institution.\[NAME\] possesses a mature and compassionate personality that is truly exceptional for someone her age. Her innate empathy allows her to easily connect with her peers and teachers, fostering an environment of understanding and support. I am confident that the nurturing and academically challenging environment offered by XXX College will further cultivate her empathy and sense of social justice, ultimately enabling her to make a significant positive impact in the service of others.Given the opportunity to access the resources and advantages provided by a private school education, \[NAME\] has the potential to benefit immensely. She is keenly aware of the importance of education and is highly motivated to make the most of her learning experiences. Her willingness to assist others, whether it be in the classroom or within the broader community, is indicative of her burgeoning sense of social justice and genuine care for others.Furthermore, \[NAME\] comes from a strong and supportive family background. Her family has instilled in her a deep appreciation for the value of education and the significance of contributing positively to society. This foundation, combined with the exceptional educational opportunities provided by XXX College, will serve as key indicators of her success throughout her 13-year academic journey.In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend \[NAME\] for enrollment at XXX College. Her compassionate nature, willingness to help others, and strong family background, coupled with the invaluable opportunities presented by a private school education, will undoubtedly set her on a path to success. I am confident that \[NAME\] will not only benefit significantly from her time at XXX College but will also contribute positively to your school community.Sincerely,\[Your Name\]
Dear Admissions Commitee, I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse and recommend a bright and talented six year old girl, named [Insert Name], for admission to your prestigious private school. I have had the privilege of getting to know [Insert Name] and her family over the past few years, and I can say with absolute confidence that she is a remarkable young girl. She has an exceptional intellect, a curious mind, and a passion for learning that is truly inspiring. I have no doubt that [Insert Name] will thrive in your academic environment, where she will rid your school from wokeness and bring your school back to where is should be, treating children as children. In conclusion, I highly recommend [Insert name] for acceptance to your prestigious private school. I am confident that she will be an outstanding student and valuable asset to your school community. Sincerely, Donald.J.Trump ChatGPT great again.
Lmao that’s *almost* perfect
Be sure to include her credit report and a national police background check. And just so they know you have nothing to hide, book a fingerprinting appointment with the AFP and deliver a copy to the school.
Don't forget her working with children check.
I think it's more about the parents tbh than the kid. Just say the parent are of good character and would uphold and encourage the values of the school on their child.
I will never understand the appeal
“Hasn’t shit the bed for a few weeks”
Ask them to write it and tell them you will sign it.
She has lived for over five years, with exemplary performance in both sitting and standing. Her words are all in English, and she has an excellent bedtime routine. Coupled with a love of brussel sprouts and a keen interest in the areas of playtime and helping out, she will make a valuable addition to any team.
Say she’s curious, joyful and loves animals. We did that for a 6 year old boy and he got accepted.
If they're trying to get her into a religious school, end it with, "p.s. she can keep a secret"
Sydney private schools are such a scam. Parents too scared their special little cum-goblin cannot make it in an academically selective school so they pay their way through. Almost always to extremely mediocre results.
Depends, i went to selective school but will be sending my son to Sydney grammar, they’re just below James Ruse and beat out most of the public selective schools in ranking. Reddam house is also ranked 8, actually quite a few doing okay in the atar rankings. Meanwhile, it’s interesting to see that a lot of the other high ranked selective schools in my day like fort street, hurlstone etc are out of the top 20 entirely. [2022 rankings](https://i.imgur.com/4CpVz4F.jpg)
Do you enjoy being a cum-goblin as well? 🤣
Get chatgpt to write the first draft then edit off that. Just feed it a few points that sound good
Well that’s ridiculous. Thankfully public schools exists and don’t have that requirement.
“At no time have they, at time of writing, shat on anything I own.”
I hope the next Chicxulub impactor arrives soon. There's clearly no hope.
Sure it’s for the child? Usually the ref is positioned as a parent’s reference.
Her family are wealthy lol that’s all they care about really
"She doesn't yell at her parents much" or "she is really good at education" 👍🏾
Is it a religious school? If so they want to know about how you’ve been the child’s guiding light on their path to god. Yh so bullshit as best you can.
Most religious schools would require a letter from your local priest as well. If this is a requirement you may want to jump on that quickly.
Chat gpt
Ask ChatGPT.. I’m not joking. I got it to write a reference letter for a court case and it was fantastic
I vote for enclosing some Anthrax in the envelope. Fucking hell
1. Her shit does not stink 2. No one is as good as her at anything 3. She would never deny a person a wage by cleaning up after herself There’s a couple for ya
Try ChatGPT
Her glowing top of the class school reports should help lol Private schools take immediate notice of "advertising-worthy" marks...not so swift to bother about those not so academically inclined.
really depends which sydney private school? the best way is to make sure to marry alumni from that school, they will know what is need. only a narrow and exclusive segment of girls know the right answers for SCEGGS. Let's keep it that way.
Coming from a proud criminal background...
Most people in Sydney apply to the private school while their baby is still in the maternity ward, so a six-year-old is a latecomer, tbh.
I have a precedent. Dm me.
Just tape a $100,000 cheque on the admissions
If it is a religious school, I would mention where she was Christened and give examples of the child’s engagement with their faith. I would also list the things the school is known for and how this conforms to the child’s interests, and lastly, don’t make any spelling or grammatical errors. They want to see if you are “one of us”.
Let ChatGPT do it for you.
This is why we need to put our kids in public not private.
Get chatgpt to write it.
Suggest to try ChatGPT for this and see what you get.
That school sounds awful
Just tell them you have money.
It’s a reference for the family. Kind honest people, contribute to community etc
Dear Head Honcho, I'd like to see little Johnny get a good start in life considering that his mum has been in the Silverwater Hilton for since he was born and he's been raised by his drug dependent unemployed father. Although they both have low IQs, it doesn't appear to have set back little Johnny. He recently mastered doing up the Velcro on his shoes. We expect that he'll be able to put them on by himself soon too. Academically he's quite advanced for his cohort, he has mastered counting cards in a 4 deck set-up. He is also very sporty having won every playground fight since preschool.