Each phase will provide resources and support based on where the student is in their university or apprenticeship application process.
Explore Phase
This first phase will support students in their exploration of post-18 options, whether that be university, apprenticeships, or careers. After completing this phase, students will be able to answer the following questions:
Apply phase
This phase will support students in creating a competitive and powerful university and/or apprenticeship application. By the end of the unit, they will be able to answer the following questions:
What do I need to do to complete a UCAS application for my chosen universities or courses and by when do I need to do it?
What do I need to do to prepare a competitive apprenticeship application and what kind of timeline should I set for myself?
Prepare phase
This phase will support students in their preparation for university or an apprenticeship. By the end of the unit, they will be able to answer the following questions:
Succeed Phase
This phase will support students in transitioning to studying and living in a post-18 environment. By the end of the unit, students will be able to answer the following questions:
Personal statement support
Including access to a personal statement building tool and the opportunity for a mentor.
Access to exclusive webinars and events with experts
From exploring your options with our university partners, to support with student finance and applying to university
Support with admissions tests and interviews for more competitive courses / universities / apprenticeships
University and course specific content curated by our Russell Group university partners
Interactive resources to help you set and achieve your goals
Access to post-18 alumni support
You will also be able to join our alumni platform (STA) after finishing school/ college, where they will have access to a wealth of careers content and be able to apply for bursaries and job opportunities!
To apply directly to the Sutton Trust Online programme, you will need to fill out an application via our application website.
To apply to Sutton Trust Online, you must meet the following criteria:
In addition, students must also meet one of the following social mobility criteria:
Any student who applies to a programme and meets our academic criteria and at least one of our social mobility criteria will be accepted onto Sutton Trust Online.
STO First Round Decisions are announced
Students can apply directly to Sutton Trust Online and will be enrolled on a rolling basis over the summer.