Unfortunately the Office cannot inform candidate which stage their application is at because all outcomes remain possible. Here are the stages an application may follow
Agree with mentor that portfolio is ready to be submitted
The process
The office sends copies of your portfolio to a pair
of assessors (applications will not be sent out within one month of a Board meeting to allow assessors time to complete assessments)
The pair assesses portfolio individually and then discuss it
The decision
The pair may:
Accept
or
Reject
or
Ask for more information through an
addendum or interview
Accept
The portfolio application is officially accepted at the next Board Meeting
(we cannot guarantee which Board will make a decision on an application because of the variables described here)
The candidate is informed of the result and becomes a Chartered Member of CILIP
Reject
Application is seen by second pair
Second pair rejects
Decision to reject is approved at the next meeting of the Board
or
Second pair rejects or recommends another outcome – this is a split decision and the Portfolio is seen by all the members of the Board
All Board
Portfolio is seen by whole Board and discussed at the next Board Meeting
the Board may reject, accept, ask for more information
the candidate will be informed of the decision ask majority of the Board
Further information or interview
Candidate is asked to write an addendum or attend an interview. Once this is completed the process follows the appropriate timeline