Examine the applicant’s identity and educational chronology

Gather and compare the applicant's demographic information with those found in the documents and the educational chronology.

• Confirm the applicant's essential demographic information appearing on documents, such as:
• name (current and previous);
• date of birth;
• country of birth;
• address (current and previous, when available).
• Gather and sort all documents by date in order to learn about the applicant's educational chronology;
• Compare the essential demographic information against the overall educational chronology. Having this overview may help you better understand:
• the timeline/chronology;
• the accuracy of the information;
• whether the file is complete; and
• whether the typical and expected academic pathway is coherent.
• Check for any noticeable inconsistencies, such as:
• non-identical demographic information;
• irregular or atypical academic pathway from one credential to the next;
• overlapping periods of study; and
• the physical location of the applicant and educational institution.