When should we ask for the Applicant ID?

Each senior school will need to decide when they want to receive the Applicant ID.

Asking for the Applicant ID before completing your admissions application form:

• Parents and guardians can add the Applicant ID to the application form so schools have this essential information at the start of your internal process.

• Parents and guardians may take longer to apply if they do not have all the information they need to register for the Common Pre-Tests, such as SEND documentation.

Asking for the Applicant ID after completing your admissions application form:

• Parents and guardians will not be directed away from your form, so there is no impediment to completion.

• You will have to request the Applicant ID from the parent or guardian after they have applied and decide how to add it to your system.

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