Getting into the Top Universities What the Universities Have to Offer

Use your local university for any relevant lectures, Open Days, etc – ask if there are any relevant research projects or summer schools you could get in involved in. Use sites such as www.university.which.co.uk, www.ofgel.com and www.thestudentroom.co.uk for up to date ideas and feedback

Headstart courses for science and engineering give the opportunity to spend a week at a top university department in the summer of Year 12 but need to be applied for in January/February. Oxford UNIQ Summer schools, London University Taster Days in June/July need to be applied for in January of Year 12 – and check out Sutton Trust Summer Schools.

Some suggested Edge activities which correlate to: Lead: Lead an activity as part of a summer school Organisation: Organise an independent research project for a chosen subject, and showcase your findings within the department