US College Day

Pupils and parents from Millfield, Marlborough College, King’s School Bruton and Kings of Wessex attended a presentation from top US universities including Vanderbilt and Boston University as part of the US World Leading Schools Association (WLSA) programme.

The ‘US College Day’ included a two-part programme of discussions from six of the top universities in the USA, followed by questions and answers from the floor. These talks shared some of the behind the scenes admissions procedures of the top American universities.

Aims

To inform local pupils and parents on how to apply to US universities.

Gain detailed and specialist knowledge.

Resources

Support from the Careers Department and use of Johnson Hall.

Pupil Involvement

Sixth Form pupils, age 16-18 from Marlborough College, King’s School Bruton and Kings of Wessex.

Frequency

Single event, potentially annually.