First Step
Open the “Applicant Portal” email you received when you first applied through the Preliminary app or Common App. This contains your temporary PIN.
Log in to your Applicant Portal
Need help? How to log in
Your Applicant Portal is the best way to stay up to date on the status of your application. Just follow these simple steps.
Second Step
Don’t have the email? Just use “Forgot your password” on the login page, then enter the email address you used to apply and your birthdate to get a new temporary pin.
Third Step
Then change your password using at least a letter, a capital letter, a number, and 12 characters. Congrats, you’re in!
Other helpful tips
- Decisions, notifications, and reminders appear in your Status Update, at the top of your portal.
- View your application checklist to see required materials and missing items. Track your progress and get your application status.
- You can add a parent or guardian email address if there is someone interested in receiving updates about your application, events, and other news. That person will not have access to your portal.
- After your application is complete, you’ll receive an email confirming we’ve received everything for your application.
We know it can be challenging to complete an application when items are coming from many sources. We are excited to read your completed application and we’re here to help if you’re having any challenges.
Remember, there is some processing time and so if you believe something has been sent to us, please allow 24-72 hours. You can always send an email to [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.
Thanks again for applying to Mac!