High school pupils in Grade 12 know that the application season has started. Higher learning institutions in South Africa, particularly universities, receive more than 160 000 applications annually. One of the major challenges faced by the tertiary institution is accommodating and funding the thousands of first-year students who seek to get a tertiary education. Pupils can avoid the disappointment of not getting an entry at higher learning institutions if planning is done effectively.
The Gradesmatch applications service is about helping pupils apply at a higher learning institution of their choice at no cost. The purpose of the application service is to provide an opportunity for pupils from disadvantaged schools particularly those situated in the rural areas and township communities with a smooth transition between high school and tertiary education.
The purpose of the Gradesmatch early applications service is to afford pupils early admission through the traditional provisional acceptance system. Additionally, affording learners the chance of applying for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) with the support of experienced students. Gradesmatch encourages pupils not to wait for the final hour to submit and process their tertiary education and funding applications. Qualifying students can send a motivational letter, detailing what and where they would like to study in 2020. The motivational letter must have at least three qualifications pathways and ideal institutions. The request for applications must come with certified Identity Document (ID) of both the student and parent or guardian and certified proof of residence.
This window of opportunity is for all students who are South African citizens across the nine provinces. For students to be considered by Gradesmatch to apply at any public institution of their choice, they must have achieved a minimum of 60% in Grade 11, and they must be in Matric in 2019. The free Gradesmatch application service has been extended to the 15th of May 2019. Don’t be among the people who apply late, send your application documents today and the Gradesmatch team will assist you in the journey from day one until your admission to a tertiary institution of your choice!
Pupils can send their documents using PEP Store Pexi services which is across all nine provinces. Parents, guardians, teacher and pupils can send an enquiry email for more information to applications@gradesmatcch.co.za or send a WhatsApp text to 081 517 6167
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