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The Sutton Trust Summer Schools 2014. www.suttontrust.com. What are Sutton Trust Summer Schools?. FREE week-long residential at UK’s leading universities. Try out the university experience and course options. Make stronger, better-informed university choice s. Why should I attend?.
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The Sutton Trust Summer Schools 2014 www.suttontrust.com
What are Sutton Trust Summer Schools? FREE week-long residential at UK’s leading universities Try out the university experience and course options Make stronger, better-informed university choices
Why should I attend? Develop academic skills and confidence Explore university life first-hand Try out subjects before applying to university Receive help with personal statement BENEFITS Meet other students from across the country Build social skills and confidence Experience living in a hall of residence
What will I do? • Additional support • UCAS applications • Accommodation options • Careers • Finance and budgeting • Academic programme • Follow your chosen subject strand • Access world class staff and facilities • Work with current undergrads • Participate in social activities • Teambuilding challenges • Sports and recreation activities • Explore the town/campus • Creative opportunities • Celebration events • ...and much more
Cost Sutton Trust Summer Schools are FREE and travel costs are covered. Universities will provide: • All meals and snacks • Accommodation for the week • All trips, activities and entertainment • 24-hour support team (staff and university students) Students just turn up and enjoy!
Beyond Summer School • Many of the Summer Schools offer ongoing support and guidance throughout Year 13, such as: • e-Mentoring • The Academic Apprenticeships Programme • Application/admissions advice sessions • Mock interviews • Revision classes • Summer School reunions • Bursaries • All designed to help you achieve your higher education goal!
Eligibility criteria • To apply, you must: • be in Year 12/S5, or equivalent • attend a state maintained school or college • have ‘Home UK’ student status • Places are limited, and priority will be given to those meeting additional criteriaand who will benefit most from the programme. • Full details - www.suttontrust.com
How to apply • Go to the website: http://www.suttontrust.com/students/uk-summer-schools/ 2) Complete the online application form 3) Ask a teacher (usually the UCAS Co-ordinator) at your school/college to verify your application You can only apply for one Summer School, so check the options and select the one most closely related to your HE interests – course and location! DEADLINE:Monday 10th March 2014. No late applications.
More information Website: http://www.suttontrust.com/students/uk-summer-schools/ • General enquiries: info@suttontrust.com • For enquiries about specific Summer Schools, check the website and contact the relevant university.