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Direct Apply - How to Find Applications (Colleges & Universities)

Receive and manage pathway program applications from international students directly through your Explore by Cialfo account.

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Applications List

To view applications, log into your Explore account at https://explore.cialfo.co/.

Once logged in, navigate to the left-side panel and select Direct Apply (if there are no applications, you will see the screen below).

*Please note that only Admins and Admission Officers will be able to view direct applications. Counselors with a ‘Member’ role type will not have access.

New Applications will appear in a list under Applications. From here, you may view the student’s name, program they’re applying for, application date, application status, and application result.

To sort with a column header, simply click the up/down symbol next to the column header to arrange the field alphabetically in ascending or descending order or chronologically, if sorting with a date.

Applications can be viewed in the Current or Past state by clicking the appropriate tab above the name search field. A list of applications can be downloaded in a CSV format using the Download Students button.

Searching Applications

To search for an application, type the student’s first, last, or full name in the Search box field. Filters can be chosen to narrow down your application list or search results by selecting +Add Filters. There are three different types of filters that can be applied to the search:

Student Location: Country

School Education: Fee Status,School Name, Program, Preferred Course/Major

Application Attributes: Application Date, Latest Doc Upload, Status, Results

Programs Under Direct Apply

To manage the programs offered by your university through Direct Apply, navigate to the left-side panel and select Direct Apply → Programs.

From here, universities can:

  • View all programs currently listed under Direct Apply

  • Edit program details to keep information accurate and up to date

Editing a Program

Click on any program from the list to open the Program Editor. The editor is divided into five tabs:

  1. Program Details

  2. Test Requirements

  3. Content

  4. Course/Major

  5. Additional Requirements

Each tab includes required information that helps students understand program expectations, eligibility, and application processes.

Tab Breakdown:

  1. Program Details

Update key information about the program:

  • Program name, level, duration, fees, and intake months

  • Application deadlines and campus location

  • Student Document Requirements: Specify what students need to upload (transcripts, SOPs, etc.)

  • Etc..

2. Test Requirements

This section Specifies:

  • English Language Requirements: Minimum scores for IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, etc.

  • Academic Requirements: Prior qualifications, minimum grades, or subject-specific criteria

3. Content

Help students learn more about the program:

  • Description & Relevant Information: Include program highlights, teaching methods, career paths

  • Testimonials: Add alumni or student stories (name, quote, optional photo)

4.Course/Major

This part Clarifies what the program offers:

  • Courses/Majors: List available specialisations or academic tracks

  • Additional Requirements: Mention interviews, portfolios, or specific subject needs

5. Additional Requirements

This section is used to highlight any extra criteria students must fulfill to apply.

  • Examples include: Entrance exams, interviews, portfolio submission, subject prerequisites.

  • Each requirement must have a Title (max 68 characters).

  • If there are no additional requirements, type "N/A" in the Title field.

Note: The Additional Requirements section helps students understand program-specific expectations beyond academic and language scores.

That’s it for the Applications Overview and Programs under Direct Apply.

Next, click here to read about reviewing applications and choosing an application result.

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