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Methodology & freshness

We would rather show you an honest gap than a confident guess. Here's exactly what our labels mean.

Verification states

Verified against the official source
A reviewer confirmed the details against the sponsor's own page, and we show the date.
Not yet verified
We found the record but haven't confirmed it against the official source yet.
Source not checked recently
It was verified once, but not recently enough for us to vouch for it today.
Source wording is ambiguous
The sponsor's wording can be read more than one way, so we don't force a single reading.
Sources disagree
Two sources disagree. We show that instead of picking a winner.

Deadline precision

  • Exact dates come from the sponsor.
  • Month-level or quarter-level dates are shown at that precision, not narrowed to a day.
  • Estimated dates from previous cycles are labeled as estimates.
  • Rolling programs say "rolling" rather than displaying an invented date.
  • When nothing is published, we say so.

What matching means

Matching compares your profile against published criteria and explains each requirement. It is never a prediction of whether you'll win, and it is never the sponsor's decision.

Meets stated requirements
Every requirement we can check against your profile is met.
Likely a match
All hard requirements are met; some softer preferences are unconfirmed.
Possibly a match
You may qualify, but the sponsor's wording leaves room for interpretation.
Needs more from you
We need one or more profile details before we can assess this.
Likely not a match
At least one requirement appears unmet based on what you've told us.
Does not meet a requirement
A stated hard requirement is not met.
Eligibility unclear
The sponsor's published requirements are ambiguous or conflicting.

Reporting a problem

Every opportunity page has a report button. Reports go into a human review queue and are checked against the official source before anything changes.

Money and ranking

No one can pay to be included, to rank higher, to change a match or to change a verification state. Anything paid for is labelled in words. How ArchMyWay is funded.