Welcome to BrightStep
The knowledge base and guides for administrators, campaign managers, interviewers and candidates using BrightStep.
BrightStep is an admissions management platform for higher education institutions. It runs the whole admissions process — from application submission through to enrollment decisions — for your team and for your candidates. This documentation explains how to use every part of it.
Pick your path
Quick Start for Administrators
Five steps to configure your organization and get your first campaign live.
Quick Start for Candidates
Create your account, pick a program and submit your application.
Key concepts
Organizations, campaigns, workflows, stages, statuses and roles.
Sign in & sign up
One-time codes, magic links and social sign-in with Apple, Google or Microsoft.
Who is this for?
- Administrators configure the organization, create campaigns, design application workflows, manage the team and handle billing.
- Campaign Managers run day-to-day admissions: reviewing applications, updating statuses, communicating with candidates and scheduling interviews.
- Interviewers set their availability, conduct interviews and submit evaluations.
- Candidates apply: completing forms, uploading documents, paying fees, booking interviews and tracking their status.
Not sure where to start?
If you have never used BrightStep, read Key concepts first. It explains the Organization, Campaign, Workflow and Stage hierarchy that everything else is built on.
Need help?
If you have questions or encounter issues while using BrightStep, please contact your institution's admissions office directly. They can assist with application-specific inquiries and platform support.