The Ultimate University Application Checklist
A step-by-step checklist so you never miss a requirement or a deadline, from your first research in Grade 10 to the day your offer arrives.
- Five stages from research to Plan B
- A documents checklist for your applications
- NSFAS funding eligibility and the steps to apply
- An application tracker for every institution
- A Plan B planner for when results fall short
What is inside the checklist
Research and plan
Shortlist careers and institutions, check subject requirements and agree a Plan B early.
Documents
The documents most applications ask for, plus how to keep them organised.
Funding
NSFAS eligibility in short and the four steps of the funding process.
Track and plan ahead
A tracker for every application and a written Plan B if results fall short.
Common questions
Is the checklist really free?
Yes. Enter your email, tick the consent box and you are taken straight to the PDF.
Is it suitable for Grade 10s?
Yes. It is designed mainly for Grade 11 and 12 application planning, and Grade 10s can use the first stage to plan early.
Does it list closing dates?
No, because they change every year and differ between institutions. It shows you how to track them and where to confirm them.
Not sure which course fits you?
The SkillsPassport Tertiary Study Choices assessment shortlists study fields that match your strengths and builds a Plan A and Plan B.
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