Tracker

Manage internship and opportunity applications with deadline tracking and progress insights

Overview

The Tracker is your personal application management system. Save internships and opportunities, update application statuses, track deadlines, and analyze your success rate - all in one centralized dashboard.

Unified Dashboard

Manage internships and opportunities in separate tabs

Status Tracking

Update progress from “Not Applied” to “Selected”

Deadline Alerts

Visual indicators for approaching deadlines

Success Analytics

View metrics like success rate and action rate

Getting Started

Adding Items to Tracker

There are three ways to add items:

From Internships

1. Browse the Internships feed
2. Click the Bookmark icon on any internship card
3. The internship is automatically added with “Not Applied” status

From Opportunities

1. Browse the Opportunities feed
2. Click the Bookmark icon on any opportunity card
3. The opportunity is saved with “Not Applied” status

Manual Entry

Add external opportunities not listed on FTB Hustle:

1. Click “Add Manual Entry” (coming soon)
2. Fill in title, company, deadline, and link
3. Save to your tracker

You must be logged in to use the Tracker. All data is synced to your account and accessible across devices.

Tracker Interface

Tab Switcher

Toggle between two views:

• Internships Tab: Shows only saved internships
• Opportunities Tab: Shows only saved opportunities (hackathons, grants, competitions, ideathons)

The active tab is highlighted in white, and the URL updates to reflect your selection (e.g., /tracker?tab=internship).

Main List View

Desktop View

Table Format with columns:

• Title: Internship/opportunity name (clickable to view details)
• Company/Organizer: Organization name
• Location: City or “Remote”
• Deadline: Application due date with countdown
• Status: Dropdown to update progress
• Actions: View details, delete from tracker

Features:

• Priority Highlighting: Rows with deadlines within 7 days show a yellow/amber border
• Sorting: Automatically sorted by deadline (earliest first)
• Hover Effects: Row highlights on hover for easy reading

Mobile View

Card Format showing:

• Company logo or icon
• Title and organization
• Status badge and deadline countdown
• Quick actions (view, delete)

Compact Design:

• Optimized for small screens
• Swipe gestures for actions (planned)
• Touch-friendly status dropdowns

Status Management

Each tracked item has a status dropdown with the following options:

1. Not Applied

   Initial State: Item is saved but you haven’t applied yet.

   What to do:

   • Review the job description
   • Prepare your resume and cover letter
   • Set a reminder for the deadline
2. Draft

   Application in Progress: You’ve started the application but haven’t submitted.

   What to do:

   • Complete application forms
   • Upload documents
   • Proofread before submitting
3. Applied

   Submitted: You’ve sent your application.

   What to do:

   • Note the application date
   • Wait for a response (typically 1-2 weeks)
   • Send a follow-up if needed
4. Shortlisted

   Under Review: You’ve received an interview call or moved to the next round.

   What to do:

   • Prepare for interviews
   • Research the company
   • Use FTB Hustle toolkits for interview prep
5. Selected

   Offer Received: Congratulations! You got the internship/opportunity.

   What to do:

   • Accept the offer
   • Complete onboarding steps
   • Update your LinkedIn profile
6. Rejected

   Not Selected: Unfortunately, you didn’t make it this time.

   What to do:

   • Don’t be discouraged - rejection is part of the process
   • Request feedback (if possible)
   • Apply to more opportunities
   • Improve your resume using toolkits

Update your status as soon as you make progress. This keeps your tracker accurate and provides better analytics.

Tracking Insights

Click “Check Insights” to expand the analytics panel:

Key Metrics

Total Tracked

Number of internships/opportunities you’ve saved

Formula: Count of all items in current tab

Success Rate

Percentage of applications that resulted in selection

Formula: (Selected ÷ Total Applications) × 100

Example: 3 selected out of 10 applied = 30% success rate

Action Rate

Percentage of saved items you’ve actually applied to

Formula: (Applied + Shortlisted + Selected + Rejected) ÷ Total Tracked × 100

Example: 8 applied out of 12 saved = 67% action rate

Success Rate only considers items with status “Applied” or beyond (excludes “Not Applied” and “Draft”).

Mobile Insights View

On mobile, insights are consolidated into a single card showing:

• Top row: Total Tracked and Success Rate side-by-side
• Bottom section: Action Rate in a highlighted box

Interpreting Your Metrics

Metric	Low	Good	Excellent
Success Rate	< 10%	10-25%	> 25%
Action Rate	< 50%	50-75%	> 75%

Low Success Rate? Consider:

• Using FTB Hustle’s Resume and Interview Prep toolkits
• Applying to more positions that match your skills
• Seeking feedback on your applications

Low Action Rate? You’re saving too many opportunities without applying. Focus on quality over quantity.

Deadline Management

Priority Indicators

Deadlines are color-coded:

• Red/Amber Border: Deadline within 7 days (high priority)
• Normal: Deadline more than 7 days away
• Gray: No deadline set or deadline passed

Sorting

The tracker automatically sorts items by deadline:

1. Earliest deadlines first (most urgent at the top)
2. Items with no deadline appear at the bottom

Items with approaching deadlines are pinned to the top. Review these daily to avoid missing opportunities!

Integration with Calendar

Your tracked items automatically appear in:

• Calendar Widget (on Opportunities and Internships pages)
• Task Widget showing upcoming deadlines as tasks

Taking Action

Viewing Details

Click on any tracked item to:

Internships

Redirects to /intern/{id} showing:

• Full job description
• Company information
• Application link
• Deadline and stipend details

Opportunities

Redirects to /opportunities/{id} showing:

• Event details and images
• Organizer information
• Comments from other users
• Upvote count

Deleting Items

Remove items from your tracker:

1. Click the Delete/Trash icon next to the item
2. Confirm the deletion (optional confirmation dialog)
3. The item is removed from your tracker (does not delete the original listing)

Deleting from the tracker does not affect the original internship/opportunity. Other users can still see and bookmark it.

Premium Toolkit Promotion

At the top of the tracker, you’ll see a “10x Chances” button:

• Links to the Toolkits page
• Promotes premium resources to improve your success rate
• Includes courses on:
  • Resume optimization
  • Interview preparation
  • LinkedIn profile building
  • Salary negotiation

Students who complete resume and interview toolkits report a 2-3x increase in callback rates.

Best Practices

Effective Tracking

• Update statuses immediately: Don’t let your tracker get outdated
• Set realistic goals: Aim for an 80%+ action rate (apply to 80% of saved items)
• Review weekly: Spend 10 minutes each week updating your tracker
• Focus on deadlines: Prioritize items with approaching deadlines
• Delete irrelevant items: If you’re no longer interested, remove it to keep your tracker clean

Improving Success Rate

• Quality over quantity: Apply to roles you’re genuinely qualified for
• Tailor applications: Customize your resume and cover letter for each role
• Apply early: Submit applications as soon as possible, not on the deadline
• Follow up: Send a polite follow-up email 1-2 weeks after applying
• Learn from rejections: Ask for feedback and identify areas to improve

Staying Organized

• Use notes: Add application passwords, portal links, or interviewer names (feature coming soon)
• Set reminders: Use the calendar widget to plan your application schedule
• Separate tabs: Keep internships and opportunities in different tabs for clarity
• Regular cleanup: Archive or delete old items once the deadline has passed

Advanced Features (Coming Soon)

Notes & Comments

Add private notes to each tracked item:

• Application portal login details
• Interviewer names and questions asked
• Preparation materials

Email Reminders

Automatic deadline reminders:

• 7 days before deadline
• 1 day before deadline
• Custom reminder settings

Export Data

Download your tracker as CSV or PDF:

• Analyze trends in spreadsheets
• Share with mentors or career counselors

Collaboration

Share your tracker with friends:

• Compare success rates
• Recommend opportunities to each other
• Study together for interviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my tracker data private?

Yes! Your tracker is only visible to you. Other users cannot see what you’ve bookmarked or your application statuses.

Can I access my tracker from multiple devices?

Absolutely. Your tracker syncs across all devices where you’re logged in. Updates on one device instantly appear on others.

What happens if I delete an item by mistake?

Currently, deletions are permanent. We recommend bookmarking the internship/opportunity again from the main feed. An “undo” feature is planned for future releases.

Why is my success rate 0% even though I got selected?

Ensure the status is set to “Selected” (not “Shortlisted”). Also, success rate only calculates from items with status “Applied” or beyond - if you haven’t marked any as “Applied”, the rate will be 0%.

Can I track applications from other platforms?

Yes, using Manual Entry (coming soon). This lets you add external internships/opportunities not listed on FTB Hustle.

Related Features

Opportunities

Discover hackathons, grants, and competitions to add to your tracker

Internships

Browse curated internship listings to save and track

Toolkits

Learn skills to improve your success rate