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GARP Quick Reference Guide (pdf)

Complete Training Manual (pdf)

Module 1: GARP Introduction (pdf)

GARP at a Glance
Logging In
Getting Help
GARP Security
Basic Navigation
Video: GARP Navigation (requires Flash)

Module 2: Using the Applicant List Page (pdf)

Applicant Listing Page Elements
Using Display and Format settings
Setting Your Custom View
Using Filter and Sort functions
Using the Advanced Search page
Video: Setting your Custom View (requires Flash)

Module 3: Reviewing Applicants (pdf)

Review Applicant Page Elements
Expanding/Collapsing Page Sections
Downloading Documents
Using Administrative Comments
Using Reviewer Comments
Using the Refer to a Colleague feature
Editing Research Emphasis/Interest
Video: Administrative Comments (requires Flash)
Video: Reviewer Comments (requires Flash)
Video: Refer to a Colleague (requires Flash)
Video: Editing Research Emphasis/Interest (requires Flash)

Module 4: Exporting and Graphing from GARP (pdf)

Exporting Application Data
Exporting Comments
Exporting Contact Information
Using Graphs
Video: Exporting Data from GARP (requires Flash)
Video: Using Favorites (requires Flash)
Video: Using Graphs (requires Flash)

Module 5: Admissions Status (pdf)

Department Status vs. AIS Status
Setting Individual Admission Decisions
Setting Mass Admission Decisions
Video: Setting Individual Admission Decisions (requires Flash)
Video: Setting Mass Admission Decisions (requires Flash)

Appendix A: Security Matrix (pdf)

Appendix B: Keyboard Shortcuts for PC Users (pdf)

Glossary of Terms (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)