Will the new application interface improve the application experience?

Yes, the new application experience offers several enhancements for applicants, including:

1. Program Details and Application Status

• Key program information, including the program name and whether the program is open or closed, is now accessible at all points in the application.

• Application status (e.g., submitted, unsubmitted) and key dates (e.g., application creation and submission) are displayed in the rectangle at the top of the application.

2. Application Sections:

• Applicants can now clearly see the different application sections and track their progress within each section.

• Navigation between application sections is now more user-friendly.

• Applicants can review their overall application progress and their progress in each section.

3. Forms

1.  Enhanced alerts for unanswered questions or responses in the incorrect format.

4. Teams / Recommenders: 

• Enhanced Team Management: The process of inviting, tracking, and resending team invitations, as well as changing roles, has been improved for easier team management.

• New Status Tags:

  • Invited: The team member or recommender has been invited but has not yet been accepted.

  • In Progress: The invitation has been accepted, and the team member or recommender has begun completing the required information.

  • Completed: The team member or recommender has finished all required questions.

5. Submission: 

• Submission Overview: The checklist has been replaced with a new, user-friendly overview that displays application responses and team progress.

• Feedback Access: When scores and feedback are released, you can easily view them in the Feedback tab.

6. Responsive design: 

2. Our new application experience is 100% responsive allowing applicants to complete and submit applications on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.