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Make the most of our new modernised contextual data service (MCDS)

For the 2018 admissions cycle, we worked with a small number of universities to test the feasibility of using a new way of contextualising admissions.

Posted Wed 10 October 2018

This used the principles behind our multiple equality measure (MEM) to code applications by representation level, and make suggestions about how this might affect predicted attainment.

Following its success, for the 2019 cycle all providers are invited to opt in to this service, which will run alongside our existing contextual data service.

Whilst our existing contextual data service offers data and background information about an applicant’s school or college, and local area, our MCDS will provide you with applicant-level data and insight into their individual circumstances. Find out more about MCDS.