Keep better notes when exploring school opportunities

Record the original source

An opportunity listing is a starting point. Keep the institution name, original page address and the date you checked it. This lets you return to the source when a requirement changes or a summary leaves out an important detail.

Separate requirements from assumptions

Create distinct notes for eligibility, required documents and questions still unanswered. Avoid treating a previous applicant’s experience as a current rule. If the institution has not confirmed something, mark it as unconfirmed.

Build your own checklist

Use your notes to prepare a practical checklist for the route you are exploring. Review the checklist against the institution’s current instructions before acting. The SPSOW concept supports discovery; applicants still need to verify details with the responsible institution.

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