The Sutton Trust runs a programme for UK AS level students at state schools interested in applying to the US for university level study.All residential events, accommodation and travel costs are included.
As part of the programme, participants will:
- Spend a week on a summer school in the US experiencing Higher Education and culture
- Attend four UK-based residentials to receive admissions advice
- Obtain admissions and financial aid guidance from a team of advisors
- Receive in-depth admissions test preparation
- Receive guidance for parents and teachers
- Have the chance to meet other UK students interested in studying in the US
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be in year 12, or equivalent (e.g. S5 in Scotland)
- Attend a state school or college
- Not hold US citizenship
- Be from a low or middle-income family
They are looking for applicants meeting all (or most) of the following criteria:
- 8 or more As/A*s at GCSE (or equivalent)
- Commitment to the programme
- Interest in learning about US culture and Higher Education
- The first in their family to go to university
- Attend schools/ colleges with little or no history of sending students to the US universities
If you are not yet in year 12 but would like to recieve information on next year's programme, you can fill in their online survey.
To find out more and to apply, visit their website. The deadline is noon on the 27th January 2014.
They will also be holding a free online webinar about the programme on the 2nd December at 4pm - for more information click here.
