(For Students) Following Programs and Updating Program Application Status

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This guide will help students:

• Find and follow Programs

• Update the status from "Following" to application statuses

Part 1: Finding & Following Programs

Step 1: Navigate to the Programs Page

• Go to the Search dropdown menu and click Programs.

• You'll see two tabs:

  • Extracurricular- These programs are things you might engage in while you are in high school and include things like: pre-college programs, summer programs, internships, volunteer and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Postsecondary- These programs are alternatives you might pursue after high school instead of a 2 or 4 year degree and include things like: military, apprenticeships, certifications, job readiness, and sector-based job training.

Step 2: Select a Program Tab

• Click either the Extracurricular or  Postsecondary tab based on what you're looking for.

Step 3: Browse and search the Program Table

• The table shows all programs added by your school or organization.

• Use the Text Search or Category buttons to narrow down your list if necessary.

• Click anywhere on the row for a program to view more details. The row will be highlighted gray.

Step 4: Follow a Program

• On the program table page click the blue + button at the end of the row follow it.

• Or on the program details page, click Follow Program.

Step 5: Unfollow a Program

• From the program detail page you will now see Unfollow Program in place of the Follow Program button

• From the program table page click the ellipses (...) at the end of the row next to "Following."

• Select "Unfollow".

• The program will return to an unfollowed state (with the + button).

Part 2: Updating Program Application Status

Step 1: Find Your List of Followed Programs

• Locate the programs you've followed by going to My Future -> My Programs.

Step 2: Manage Application Info

• Click the ellipses (...) at the end of the row for the followed program.

• Select "Manage application info."

Step 3: Update Application Details

• Add or update your:

  • Application Status : Will Apply, Applied, Did Not Apply, Accepted, Scheduled an Interview, Waitlisted, Withdrew, Denied, Enrolled

  • Method (how you applied): Program Website, In person or virtual interview

  • Date Applied

• Hit Save to apply any changes you may have made