1. 1 www.suttontrust.com

2. 2 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

3. 3 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

4. 4 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

5. 5 Participating universities

6. 6 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

7. 7 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!

8. 8 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!

9. 9 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

10. 10 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.

11. 11 Supporters

12. 12 More information General enquiries: info@suttontrust.com info@suttontrust.com For enquiries about specific Summer Schools, check the website and contact the relevant university. Website: http://www.suttontrust.com/students/uk-summer-schools /