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What are Sutton Trust Summer Schools? FREE week-long residential at UK’s leading universities Make stronger, better informed university choice s Try out the university experience and course options

Why should I attend?

Try out subjects before applying to university Explore university life first-hand Develop academic skills and confidence Meet other students from across the country

BENEFITS

Experience living in a hall of residence Receive help with personal statement Build social skills and confidence

What will I do?

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 Additional support

- UCAS applications - Accommodation options - Careers - Finance and budgeting 4

Participating universities

Subject options Types of subjects on offer

Medicine Veterinary Medicine Psychology Social Sciences, such as Sociology, Economics, Geography and Politics Law Arts & Humanities, such as History, English, Philosophy and Classics Business Languages Sciences- Biological, Physical, Maths, Computer Science Engineering 6

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 criteria and who will benefit most from the programme.

Full details - www.suttontrust.com

How to apply

1) 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 10 th March 2014. No late applications.

Supporters

More information Website:

http://www.suttontrust.com/students/uk-summer-schools /

General enquiries:

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For enquiries about specific Summer Schools, check the website and contact the relevant university.