Personal Details
Full legal name, preferred name, date of birth, contact information, citizenship and visa status where applicable.
A fully completed Student Masters Application ensures timely review and preserves eligibility for admissions, scholarships, and assistantships.
Admissions offices, applicants, academic departments, and recommenders routinely handle or contribute to the application.
Each participant has distinct responsibilities: applicants provide complete data, recommenders supply references, and staff verify documents and eligibility.
Responsible for reviewing applications, validating transcripts and test scores, coordinating interviews when required, and issuing admission communications on behalf of the graduate program.
Completes the application fields accurately, requests official transcripts and references, pays applicable fees, and ensures signatures and supporting documents are submitted by stated deadlines.
Full legal name, preferred name, date of birth, contact information, citizenship and visa status where applicable.
Institutions attended, degrees awarded, graduation dates, GPA (scale), and program-specific prerequisite coursework.
Official standardized test results (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS) including test dates and reporting institutions.
Personal statement, research statement, CV/resume, writing samples, or portfolio items required by the program.
Names, titles, and contact details for referees plus submission method and deadlines for letters of recommendation.
Applicant attestation, signature block, date, and any required notary or witness information for specific institutions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or stronger ID verification for sensitive data. |
| File Types | Accept PDF, DOCX, and image files for transcripts and attachments. |
| Notifications | Automated confirmations for applicant and recommenders on upload and completion. |
| Retention | Archive completed records per institutional retention policy and regulatory requirements. |
Confirm platform compatibility, file formats, and integration needs before launching electronic intake.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by offer | Varies by offer | Varies by offer | Varies by offer |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Varies by program; many programs set fall admission windows from autumn through early winter.
Allow 1–3 weeks for official transcript processing and mailing or digital transmission.
Ask referees to submit letters at least two weeks before program deadline to ensure receipt.
Request official scores be sent directly from testing agencies well ahead of deadlines.
Pay application fees per portal instructions to avoid incomplete submission status.
Assemble transcripts, tests, CV, statement, and referee contacts before beginning applications.
Complete online form, upload documents, and pay required fees per program portal.
Participate in departmental interviews or additional assessments if requested.
Receive official offer or denial and follow enrollment instructions if admitted.
A university centralized portal reduced document routing time by consolidating uploads and confirmations.
An applicant arranged direct official score reporting from the test agency to the program.