Hi, my name is Sophie, and I am a third year Law student in Goodricke college. Thinking back, it now seems like such a long time since I applied to university, especially since I applied twice! But we’ll get to that later. We’ll start at the beginning… University was always on the cards for me. … Continue reading From a small town to a university – fulfilling my dreams!
My name is Stacey, and I grew up in Barnsley. Now unless you are also from South Yorkshire you have probably never heard of it. Unfortunately, Barnsley has some of the lowest participation rates in higher education (the number of young people who go onto study higher education). Because of this, I feel lucky to … Continue reading My experience of getting a contextual offer
What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They are given to students like you and I, who may have experienced socioeconomic disadvantages in their schooling, as a way to reduce pressure. The joy … Continue reading Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder
What even is a contextual offer? It’s a term that got thrown around a lot when I was applying for university. But, even after I clicked that final button on my UCAS application, I still wasn’t sure what it would mean for me. In this blog, I will share my experience getting a contextual offer … Continue reading Receiving a Contextual Offer – What it Meant to Me
Hi there, my name is Ellen and I am a second year English Language and Linguistics student here at the University of York. I got my contextual offer in 2020 whilst I was in sixth form! First of all, I would just like to say a huge congratulations to you if you’ve received an offer … Continue reading My experience of university as a contextual offer holder
Hi, I’m Martyna and I study Psychology at the University of York. In this blog, I will talk about receiving a contextual offer and what a contextual offer could mean for you. I will also include some of my personal experience of admissions and what types of offers I received from the Universities I have … Continue reading My experience of receiving a contextual offer
My name is Owen and I am a second year History and Politics student here at the University of York. In this short blog, I will talk about contextual offers and York. I’ll explain what they are, give my experience with having one and explain how it impacted me at York. I’ll be honest, York … Continue reading The Brilliance of Contextual Offers
Hi, I’m Elizabeth and I am currently in my third year studying English and Related Literature. I am also currently the Muse (magazine) Editor for Nouse which is the oldest paper on campus. In this blog I will talk about receiving a contextual offer as well as giving some advice and top tips for your … Continue reading From your contextual offer to York (tips for next year)
Hi, my name is Brad and I’m a second year Chemistry student in Alcuin College. Applying to university was a daunting experience for me. As I was the first person in my family to go to university I didn’t really know what to expect. However, I’m so glad that I decided to go and especially … Continue reading Receiving my contextual offer and choosing York
‘A contextual offer is usually up to 2 grades below the standard entry requirement. They are to reduce pressure on individuals who may have experienced socioeconomic disadvantages in their life or schooling. These talented individuals show the potential to succeed at university, so their potential barriers are taken into account. This helps to promote fairer … Continue reading What my contextual offer meant for me
