Contextualised admissions and what it means for your students
Wednesday 29 November 2017
13:45 - 14:45
Breakout session
This session is suitable for all levels of knowledge.
Summary
Contextual data can be used by universities and colleges to assess an applicant’s achievement and potential in light of their educational and socio-economic background. The aim is to form a more complete picture of an individual applicant’s characteristics.
As a teacher or adviser, it’s important to be aware of this practice, so you can give the best advice to your students. Contextualised admissions encourage aspirational applications, and may help explain why a student has received a certain offer.
Learning outcomes
Learners will:
- find out how universities and colleges use contextual data at different stages of the application process, from outreach to enrolment, to form a more complete picture of an individual applicant
- find out where contextual data comes from, and how to give the best advice possible to students
- understand how UCAS supports universities and colleges with contextualised admissions, and how to find out more
