As a project approver I would love an "in-review" stage/flag for match requests - this would allow employers to know it is being looked at, or for admins/educators to know that revisions are being reviewed, etc. This would also allow for more of a "pipeline" view for programs where multiple people are in the experiences working through match requests (Like Ascent, TCF, or in our own programs where we have PM and PS in there)
Although we do try to suggest the notes feature, this would save time and ensure more consistency and transparency.