This article will show you how to test the sync so you are confident with launching your platform
Data - SIMS
Test Sync
We recommend that you test the syncing of test applications into SIMS to ensure that information from UDFs and required information is syncing as necessary. You will need to work with your IT manager to complete a test sync, as it will be a manual sync until you go live.
Each time you want to sync you will need to use the URL number for the application you want to sync to SIMS:
You will need to give this number to your IT manager for them to add it into the Test with Students area of the SIMS Sync App:
Note: we also recommend checking the Data that will be mapping across to SIMS, to ensure that the information you need in SIMS will sync across from Admissions+:
This is generally setup when the SIMS Sync App is initially configured, though it is always good to double-check it.
IMPORTANT - Syncing test students will also sync any enquiries from Admissions+ to SIMS so if these should not be synced in the testing you will temporarily need to disable the Enquiry Data Mapping as below:
Then you need to click on "Run Synchronize". This will sync the test application into SIMS.
Once you have completed the testing with students you will need to delete the students ID from the Test with Students tab, as the only applications that will sync will be those with their ID in the table until they are removed.
Any queries you have, please raise these with your CSM prior to launching.
The launch process is as follows:
- Day before launching you need to ask your CSM to wipe your platform of data.
- Overnight the Daily Sync / Preload will then bring fresh SIMS data into A+.
- Launch day you're IT team will need to follow step 5.6 in this guide to switch on the Sync in the SIMS Sync App. At this point, Admissions+ will become your primary data entry and management tool.
Once this is complete you will need to send three types of emails to your parents:
- Enquiries already in SIMS & A+
- Applicants already in SIMS & A+
- New prospective parents not in SIMS or A+
Enquiries already in SIMS & A+
For these parents you will need to email them with the platform URL and aks them to click on "Create a Parent Account" on the landing page. They will be asked to enter their email address and then be sent a code for them to enter. Once the parent has entered this code it will trigger the "Parent Confirmation Instructions" email to be sent to the parent. They need to click on the link in this email to verify their email and will be taken into their account.
Once in the account, they can click on "+Start New Application" for their child.
Applicants already in SIMS & A+
When the applications come into A+ from SIMS the application status will be "Completed". In order for your parents to be able to recomplete the form, if you would like them to, you will need to change their application status to "Incomplete & Reset Step".
Once you have done this, you will need
to email them with the platform URL and aks them to click on "Create a Parent Account" on the landing page. They will be asked to enter their email address and then be sent a code for them to enter. Once the parent has entered this code it will trigger the "Parent Confirmation Instructions" email to be sent to the parent. They need to click on the link in this email to verify their email and will be taken into their account.
The parent will then be able to complete the application form.
New prospective parents not in SIMS or A+
You will need to email these parents the platform URL to invite them to create their account / register their enquiry. They will need to enter their email address and it will direct them immediately to
You will also need to add the platform URL to the schools website and social media links as necessary.