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What are Sutton Trust Summer Schools?
Try out the university experience and course options
FREE week-long residential at UK’s leading universities
Make stronger, better-informed university choices
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Why should I attend?
BENEFITS
Develop academic skills and
confidence
Explore university life
first-hand
Meet other students
from across the
country
Try out subjects before
applying to university
Experience living in a hall of residence
Build social skills
and confidence
Receive help with personal
statement
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What will I do?
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
Academic programme-Follow your chosen subject strand-Access world class staff and facilities-Work with current undergrads
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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 PoliticsLaw
Arts & Humanities, such as History, English, Philosophy and ClassicsBusiness
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:
•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.
Full details - www.suttontrust.com
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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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Supporters
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More information
General enquiries: [email protected]
For enquiries about specific Summer Schools, check the website and contact the relevant university.
Website: http://www.suttontrust.com/students/uk-summer-schools/
