Agree with Simonsmithy, Compass & Sherbourne are less popular because their fees are much higher compared to other Brit schools. Advise is to grab whatever school that is available & then move them when your preferred school becomes available. I was told that Compass needs to pay the whole year's fees in advance should you choose to accept it. Is it true ?
My experience is I have to wait 1 yr later to get into my preferred school. The 1st 4 schools are indeed very good schools & DESS being the best so far. Prob is DESS compound is small & has limited classes.