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The Gonville & Caius Cambridge Higher Aspirations Scheme (CHAS) is a sustained scheme that offers academic support and enrichment for Year 12 students, giving you the opportunity to take part in a series of six academic supervisions. CHAS is usually only open to students in Caius' link areas (Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Lewisham, Newham and Waltham Forest), but this year, we have had some extra vacancies in select subjects. We are excited to open CHAS to year 12 students at state schools across the UK. Places are available in:

  • Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
  • Archaeology
  • Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic
  • Classics
  • Education
  • Linguistics
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Music
  • Physics

Supervisions will take place between January and March, with the first supervision being in-person at Cambridge, giving you the opportunity to see the college and experience a small part of student life. Supervisors will set work to be completed before supervisions, ready for discussion during the supervision. The supervision dates this year are:

  • Saturday 18 January 2025 (in-person in Cambridge)
  • Second supervision: Tuesday 21 January 2025, 18:00-19:00 (online)
  • Third supervision: Tuesday 11 February 2025, 18:00-19:00 (online)
  • Fourth supervision: Tuesday 25 February 2025, 18:00-19:00 (online)
  • Fifth supervision: Tuesday 4 March 2025, 18:30-19:30 (online)
  • Sixth supervision: Tuesday 18 March 2025, 18:30-19:30 (online)

Following the supervisions, we will offer you guidance and support sessions focussed on making your Cambridge application, covering personal statements, admissions assessments, and understanding the application process.

CHAS is completely free to participate in. The scheme was made possible by a generous bequest from a Caius alumnus. For more information, see here.

The deadline for applications is 12:00 midday on Monday 11th November. To apply, click here.


Address

In-person at Gonville & Caius College and online via Whereby

Date and time

Monday, 11 November 2024 (12:00pm)

Audience

Year 12 (Y13 NI / S5 Scotland)
State school only
Eligibility criteria applies

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