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Contextual offer
A contextual offer is a university offer that takes an applicant's personal circumstances into account.
Summary
- UCAS says it might be a reduced or adjusted offer.
- A publication for UK medical schools lists free school meals, care leaver status and eligibility for the UCAT bursary as strong signs of disadvantage.
Sources
- UCASucas.com/…/ucas-terms-explained
- Medical Schools Councilmedschools.ac.uk/…/indicators-of-good-practice-in-contextual-admissions
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