Admissions
Applicant usage guide
How families apply, pay application fee, track status, and respond to offers.
This admissions guide covers admissions software for schools for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for online school admission system, school enrollment software - written for administrators and staff, not developers.
Last updated July 24, 2026
Applicant workflow
- Open school-provided /admissions/apply?cycle=... link.
- Complete multi-step form - upload required documents.
- Pay application fee at /admissions/apply/payment if required.
- Save application ID from confirmation screen.
- Track status anytime at /admissions/track with ID and verification field.
- On offer: accept or decline via track portal instructions or as directed in the offer letter.
- After the school enrolls: guardian receives a parent portal welcome magic link (when email is free); student signs in with student credentials separately.
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is admissions software for schools?+
How families apply, pay application fee, track status, and respond to offers. This is a core topic in Admissions on Schoolyi.
How do I set up applicant usage guide in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during cycles, applications, offers, and enrollment. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
How does Schoolyi handle public applicant workflow?+
How families apply, pay application fee, track status, and respond to offers.
Is there a admissions software for schools guide for school administrators?+
Yes. This article is part of the public Admissions documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.
Who manages applicant usage guide at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually admissions and front-office staff responsible for admissions software for schools. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support online school admission system?+
Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on admissions software for schools.
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More in this section
- Admissions pipeline
End-to-end flow from public application through tests, interviews, offers, and enrollment.
- Public application and tracking
Applicant-facing apply form, document upload, application fee, and status tracking.
- Tests, interviews, and offers
Entrance tests, interview scheduling, shortlists, offer letters, and enrollment.
- Cycle setup for administrators
Configure admission cycles, form fields, fees, stages, and public links.
School software terms
school management system (SMS) · student information system (SIS) · school ERP · parent portal · full glossary · Ask Schoolyi
