--- title: SIMS Sync vital checks description: This article will cover a few questions that are vital to answer before you attempt testing the SIMS sync. --- [Skip to content](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/sims-sync-vital-checks#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![APPLICAA\_LOGO-1024x350-4.webp\]](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.webp?height=50&name=APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.webp) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [applicaa.com](https://www.applicaa.com/) [applicaa.com](https://www.applicaa.com/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Independent Schools' Knowledge Base](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies?hsLang=en) 2. [Integrations & Additional Settings](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en) 3. [SIMS Sync](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#sims-sync) # SIMS Sync vital checks ## This article will cover a few questions that are vital to answer before you attempt testing the SIMS sync. - Does the school have custom application statuses in SIMS, which the SIMS Sync App doesn’t preload? The SIMS statuses we support are [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bU2U2l8C-OB1ytHCPYVXiYqBKQxAPAOlfzqXr4C4n-E/view?gid=0#gid=0). - If the SIMS Sync App is unable to find Intake / Admission groups when syncing a pre-admission student there are some defaults set in the app that will be used by the app to create new Intake / Admissions groups for the student to sync. The school can change the defaults used by the app: ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf6n4iwAKUVLIjiuaIyK1hkapYyQThYcU9swmb3uUl-moUFNBzlO4BI8Vod0cfoV3rulDzYcGrpDGk69qT_7VBOUcsh_I_IXiUX7-ebgjQ4sC2eOVDRhN_Bn_ORXckmp4y5sXoJ?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXckVHPVFWjeYR5eacZ1UBoFQM34zZXt2IcM2OaqD9cVy2C1IVsJohuLQsuctiGl1PriMQVsgD5UCn5Y-3Kow8VLs5kTSLQMD5ViizctqgiorK0zzCnAFN-DN9DE-sEMHRn_0VGijQ?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfzQXEg4AU4TP_H-XvcuCNEtqPOWEiWwW-IwPzREnwnubTJibvpFCRs-ASFfXnSAZhHSBXZA1dLeqLHMCklRQIgyo8cSlX4e20mcY7iRDc2MK92oSwjnwJ3wh5upnQzeAEXosdpug?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) - The SIMS Sync App will suffix the name of a new Admission Group with (A), this can be turned-off in the app is the school doesn’t want the suffix: ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd6l_nwbWlIW91lTN-AU6NNTsDQYdy49QFeNyex9ikgtRSS-XrXcJq5fdFotvfqAurYtc4mgUKe92kfaN2x1zByGUmd6wwOBcHlv5mVgvNmKKJ2nn4GxN4Y2ykxzqYch-E0hA--3g?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) - If the school is using the Offer Module there are defaults set in the SIMS Sync App for the Bill Payer which can be set as required. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdhRYpwT5VX3VueEs2P_UPvDkOh12mSJDfrYs7pU-5SUdV_5uuw4zLgOxdAMNOCVxME2gMlubae7aiI3t2TGOTC19ud1iVhtZlZcb0AdGbm0REVczNA5iOSfU5EaHLIdJnhHFgO?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) - In the SIMS Sync App the school will need to ensure the Data Mappings are set correctly so this should be checked, this is the data that’s synced from A+ to SIMS only (we clone or preload all supported fields from SIMS to A+ which can’t be controlled except for the Student Photo which by default isn’t preloaded). Typically, all mappings should be selected or ticked but the school may wish to not sync specific data. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf6n4iwAKUVLIjiuaIyK1hkapYyQThYcU9swmb3uUl-moUFNBzlO4BI8Vod0cfoV3rulDzYcGrpDGk69qT_7VBOUcsh_I_IXiUX7-ebgjQ4sC2eOVDRhN_Bn_ORXckmp4y5sXoJ?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf4zLInwMCct2_nDfmpoHDyggtdTQP5mN4AKv62Y7wQmFmnnP5VrdMJG7rf4cTxmOFTJ7PgOvcpPS55PF1POil_LUbAPq3eDKq-wnim2xPeT27o089cbB20ql613Vayndi0F0kzng?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcg2oNS8RnLwM_85qoJMoM4bVrhOPQws43KY8AENo_y80kMNfcZIQNzlxWIGqLh3ehaPFpxDahSD5UjA-fuP-xLWOeOhCepCWwhqkF-Diwxz6KFI2sF99OBRha3rM-oT_l2iu2ISA?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf89bnu9TavztQPLepCqxyDSvOo8z-T4mju-CYAXzcuMh875cZ24rcB_QHeEDd-LNzwsa9-82Z9kdFAo1RnaKXSXPcnG0gkFx-mvIjsGm3i3uli4McJEwuneqy_871a2ssJaSpi9g?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXerHjnLusoIfETTwYm0jB2ggVWjMgE8-4n28sZBwR8R_xG2ThwiY8OIdy79_JM8Brxm2f8MK8uECvcQeQfAoKjU7kv7i9x7ehqt8ckSACMgqEtDRrXdiPp31b_5SXnMLCQzbcolQw?key=0M13dSbLMeEM6sHPrd14GBJT) - [Getting started](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [First Impressions](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/getting-started?hsLang=en#first-impressions) - [Profiles](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/getting-started?hsLang=en#profiles) - [Customisation in Detail](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/getting-started?hsLang=en#customisation-in-detail) - [Initial Usage Information](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/getting-started?hsLang=en#initial-usage-information) - [Enquiries and Events](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/enquiries-and-events?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Managing Enquiries](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/enquiries-and-events?hsLang=en#managing-enquiries) - [Creating and Managing Events](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/enquiries-and-events?hsLang=en#creating-and-managing-events) - [Interviews](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/enquiries-and-events?hsLang=en#interviews) - [Reporting and Communication](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/reporting-and-communication?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Reporting on Admissions+ Data](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/reporting-and-communication?hsLang=en#reporting-on-admissions-data) - [Email Communication](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/reporting-and-communication?hsLang=en#email-communication) - [Insights Area](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/reporting-and-communication?hsLang=en#insights-area) - [Communications](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/reporting-and-communication?hsLang=en#communications) - [Offers and Post Acceptance](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/offers-and-post-acceptance?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Offer Contract Phase](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/offers-and-post-acceptance?hsLang=en#offer-contract-phase) - [Post Acceptance](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/offers-and-post-acceptance?hsLang=en#post-acceptance) - [Integrations & Additional Settings](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Staff Settings & Permissions](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#staff-settings-permissions) - [Additional Settings](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#additional-settings) - [Integrations](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#integrations) - [SIMS Integration](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#sims-integration) - [iSAMS Integration](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#isams-integration) - [Arbor Integration](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#arbor-integration) - [Bromcom Integration](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#bromcom-integration) - [SIMS Sync](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/integrations-additional-settings?hsLang=en#sims-sync) - [Bursary+](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/indies/bursary?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.webp?width=70&height=24&name=APPLICAA_LOGO-1024x350-4.webp "Chill listening crop-3")](http://applicaa.com) applicaa.com Copyright © 2025, Applicaa Ltd