What is contextual admissions?
A university community should be diverse and represent the full makeup of our society. Universities recognise the value in diversity, so are working hard to ensure they have students from all walks of life on campus.
Unis know that grades can be influenced by a range of factors, so to make the processes fairer, some unis offer something called contextual admissions. This is where the university considers any barriers you may face, and will either reduce their grade requirements or give extra consideration when deciding whether to give you an offer.
These considerations may include:
- the school you attend
- where you live
- if money is tight at home
- if your parents went to university themselves
- if you have been in care
- if...