What changes have been made to the new platform experience?

The following updates improve the overall user experience:

• Program Details and Application Status

  • Key program information, such as the program name and whether it is open or closed, is now easily accessible throughout the application process.

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

• Application Sections

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

  • Navigation between sections is more intuitive and user-friendly.

  • Applicants can review their overall progress and the completion status of individual sections.

• Forms

  • Enhanced alerts notify applicants of unanswered questions or responses in an incorrect format, ensuring all requirements are met before submission.

• Teams / Recommenders

  • Enhanced Team Management: Inviting, tracking, and resending team invitations, as well as changing roles, has been streamlined for a more efficient process.

  • New Status Tags:

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

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

    • Completed: Indicates all required information has been provided by the team member or recommender.

• Submission

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

  • Feedback Access: Scores and feedback, when released, can now be easily viewed in the "Feedback" tab.

• Responsive Design

  • The new application experience is fully responsive, allowing applicants to complete and submit applications seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.