Turn requirements into a useful checklist

Why a checklist helps

Application requirements arrive from many places: course pages, admissions portals, emails and guidance documents. A single checklist for each application brings them together so nothing is missed.

Build it from the official source

For each course, open the official course and admissions pages and list every requirement exactly as written: academic qualifications, language evidence, statements, references, portfolios and deadlines. Note the source and the date you checked it.

Mark the status of each item

Use three simple labels: confirmed, needs clarification and not yet started. When something is unclear, write the question down rather than guessing, then ask the institution.

Keep the next action visible

Add one next action to each item, such as “request reference from tutor” or “check whether scanned transcripts are accepted”. Small, specific actions are easier to complete than a long list of worries.

Review before you submit

Before submitting, compare your checklist with the official instructions one final time. Requirements and deadlines can change, so always rely on the institution’s current information.