Grade 12 · Who I Am Becoming · Your Personal Planning Document
My Tertiary
Application Map
This document belongs to your process. Keep it updated throughout the year. Every time you open it, you are reminding yourself that there is a next chapter — and you are building it right now.
Section 1
My Vision for Life After Matric
Knowing where you are going makes the journey clearer. This section is about more than a career choice — it is about seeing your future self standing at the gate of the next chapter and knowing exactly why you are going there.
In five years' time, I see myself doing work that involves…
The kind of environment I want to work and grow in is…
The reason this future matters to me — beyond just a career — is…
Section 2
My Institution & Application Tracker
The closing date column is non-negotiable. Missing a deadline is the most preventable obstacle between you and your next chapter. Check each institution's website directly for the most current dates — these change each year.
| Institution | App Opens | App Closes | My Top 3 Programmes | Admission Requirements |
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Section 3
My Documents Checklist
Tick each item as you gather it. Do not wait until the last week. Some documents — like certified copies or income statements — take time to obtain.
Academic Documents
- Grade 11 final results
- Grade 12 mid-year results (when available)
- Matric certificate (after exams)
- School academic record
Personal Documents
- Certified copy of ID (mine)
- Certified copy of parent / guardian ID
- Proof of residence
- Passport photo
Financial Documents
- NSFAS application (opens November)
- Bursary application(s)
- Proof of household income
- Bank statements (if required)
Additional / Institution-Specific
- Portfolio or audition materials (if required)
- Motivation letter or personal statement
- Reference letter from school
- Any institution-specific forms
Documents or information I still need to gather before I can apply are…
Section 4
My Next Actions & Deadlines
Update this table throughout the year. A deadline you can see is a deadline you can meet.
| My Next Deadline | What I Need to Submit / Do | Status |
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Section 5
My Application Action Plan
The first application I need to submit — and the specific date I will do it by — is…
The person who will support me through this process is… and I will update them by…
If I do not get into my first choice, my plan is…
Keep This Document Visible
Every time you open it, you are reminding yourself that there is a next chapter — and you are the one who decides what it looks like.
Your future is not waiting for you. You are building it, right now.