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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, betterinformed university choices
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Why should I attend?
Try out
subjects
before
applying to
university
Explore
university life
first-hand
BENEFITS
Meet other
students
from
across the
country
Experience
living in a hall
of residence
Develop
academic
skills and
confidence
Receive help
with personal
statement
Build
social skills
and
confidence
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What will I do?
Academic programme
Additional support
- Follow your chosen subject
strand
- Access world class staff and
facilities
- Work with current
undergrads
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UCAS applications
Accommodation options
Careers
Finance and budgeting
Participate in social activities
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Teambuilding challenges
Sports and recreation activities
Explore the town/campus
Creative opportunities
Celebration events
...and much more
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Participating universities
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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
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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!
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Beyond Summer School
Many of the Summer Schools offer ongoing support and
guidance throughout Year 13, such as:
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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!
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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.
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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 10th March 2014. No late applications.
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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.
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