What is The Access Project?

The Access Project is a charity that supports students from under-resourced areas to go to top universities. We do this because we want all young people to get the chance to fulfil their potential. Educational success should not be determined by your postcode but instead by your hard work and motivation to do well. And why are we encouraging you to go to a top university? Data from the Institute of Fiscal Studies shows that you are four times more likely to end up as a high earner if you do.

We partner with schools to support students like you in a number of ways. We provide you with a mentor who will support you with decisions about university and course options, help you complete your university application, prepare for interviews and access student finance. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for our additional societies for those who are interested in going to Oxford or Cambridge University or wishing to study a competitive course like Medicine or Dentistry. You’ll have the chance to visit a top university and talk to current undergraduates about what it’s really like to go to university. And depending on the arrangement with your school, we may offer you one-to-one or group tuition in a subject of your choice, or essential skills coaching.

I have enrolled on The Access Project. What’s next?

There is a mentor in your school called a University Access Officer (UAO), who will help you through the process and give you all the information you need. If you have any questions, you should ask them for help. If they don’t know the answer, they will find someone who does!

You will be given access to a learning hub and, through this hub, you will be able to access resources and log on to tutoring or coaching sessions.