I have partial applications existing; how can I delete or restart my application?
You can usually delete or restart a partial, unsubmitted application directly from your applicant portal by clicking Cancel Application or Edit on your saved draft. If there is no restart button, simply start a fresh application from your dashboard and leave the old draft incomplete, since reviewers ignore unsubmitted drafts.
You can usually delete or restart a partial application yourself, as long as you have not clicked submit yet. Once an application is officially submitted, though, you will need to contact the platform or admissions office directly for any changes.
Steps To Delete Or Restart Your Draft
| Goal | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Delete or cancel | Open your saved or in-progress application and click Cancel Application or the trash icon |
| Restart or reset | Click Edit or Resume on your draft, go back to the first page, and manually clear the fields |
| No restart option available | Start a brand new application from your dashboard and leave the old draft incomplete |
What Happens After You Submit
- Once you click submit, you generally cannot delete, withdraw, or restart the application yourself.
- Any corrections after submission usually need a direct request to the platform's support team or the admissions office.
- Unsubmitted drafts are typically ignored by reviewers, so leaving an old one incomplete rarely causes a problem.
My Advice
Before you touch your draft, check whether the portal shows it as "submitted" or "in progress," since that single detail decides whether you can still edit it freely or need to contact support. Tell me which specific portal you are using, and I can walk you through the exact steps for that system.
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