At NameDown, we’re constantly evolving to meet the needs of our schools. We’re excited to introduce two new features designed to make admissions management even easier: Transfer Applications for Second Year to Sixth Year and Automated Selection Criteria and Verification. These updates will save schools time, improve accuracy, and enhance the overall application experience.

📌 Feature 1: Transfer Applications for Second Year to Sixth Year

Simplifying transfer admissions for schools and parents.

Until now, most schools have focused on incoming first-year students during the admissions process. However, we know that you also would like to accommodate students applying as a transfer from another school.

With our new Transfer Applications feature, schools can now easily accept applications for Second Year to Sixth Year, send offers, and track acceptances.

How It Works

✅ Schools can enable transfer applications for the next academic year.
✅ Parents can submit applications digitally, just like for first-year entry.
✅ Schools receive applications in a dedicated section to manage transfer applications and offers separately.

Why This Matters

✅ Streamlined Process: Schools don’t need to manage transfers manually via emails and phone calls.
✅ Increased Accessibility: Parents can apply for open places with the same ease as first-year applications.
✅ Better Organisation: Schools can keep track of both standard admissions and transfers in one place.

This feature ensures that schools have a structured, efficient system for handling transfers while making it easier for parents to apply.

📌 Feature 2: Automated Selection Criteria & Verification

Ensuring an efficient selection process

If your school is in the position of being regularly oversubscribed, selection criteria are at the core of your admissions process. Parents are required to select which criteria apply to their child, such as sibling priority, past pupil connections, or distance from the school. However, verifying these criteria has always been a time-consuming process for schools.

With our new Automated Selection Criteria and Verification, you will be able to see that:

🔹 How It Works

✅ Parents select applicable criteria during the application process.
✅ Schools can automatically see the chosen criteria for each student.
✅ Schools can then verify by marking whether the parent’s selection is correct.

🔹 Why This Matters

✅ Saves Time: No more manually reviewing every application—automated sorting helps prioritise reviews.
✅ Reduces Errors: Ensures that parents’ selections align with the school’s admissions policy before finalising offers.
✅ Improves Transparency: Schools have a clear, immediate way of filtering applicants based on selection criteria.

What This Means for Schools

These two new features are designed to make the admissions process even smoother and more efficient for schools. Whether you’re handling transfers or you want a more streamlined approach to managing selection criteria, NameDown gives you the tools you need to save time, reduce administrative workload, and manage applications with confidence.

🚀 Get Started Today!

These features are now available for schools using NameDown. If you’d like a walkthrough or demo, contact us today - support@namedown.ie