The Subject Matters

A number of the Trust’s research studies have pointed to the importance of students making well-informed choices at A-level.  All too often, bright pupils’ chances of accessing leading universities have been diminished because they have taken an inappropriate combination of subjects at 16 - and this is an issue the University of Cambridge in particular has highlighted.  With this in mind, the Sutton Trust is funding the university’s “The Subject Matters” sessions for Year 11 students and teachers in target schools, which are designed to support and inform this important decision making process.

The talks, held on Saturdays, are run by experienced admissions tutors and cover the impact of A-Level choices on certain degree and career options, as well as what else Cambridge tutors are looking for in undergraduate applicants.  There is also plenty of opportunity for students and teachers to ask questions and to learn more about the university, its admissions process and outreach schemes. 

The sessions have proved to be very popular, with almost 1,000 participants registering to attend the November and January events.

For more information please contact subjectmatters@cao.cam.ac.uk