MCDS 2024 - update on FSM data
In last week's bulletin we stated that linked FSM data within MCDS was expected be available in early
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MCDS 2024 - update on FSM data
In last week's bulletin we stated that linked FSM data within MCDS was expected be available in early
October deadline stats
On Thursday 26 October, we will be publishing sector-level data from the October deadline.
XML-Link and risks of not migrating
It is imperative that should you need to, you have either migrated over to XML-Link already, or you have
End of 2023-24 application cycle
As the 2023-2024 cycle ends, please archive ‘old’ courses in your collection tool course list.
UCAS launches new apprenticeships service as demand hits all-time high
Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options
Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
Preparing for migrating to XML-Link
To move your student record system (SRS) connection to XML-Link make sure you have:
Updates to align our search and collection tools with OfS
Following the OfS’ recent publication, TEF outcomes are now accessible to students within course search.
MCDS service launch
The modernised contextual data service (MCDS) will launch for 2024 cycle from 12 October.
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
The final deadline for submitting all RPAs is Monday 16 October but we advise submitting them by Friday
XML-Link and risks of not migrating
It is imperative that should you need to, you have either migrated over to XML-Link already, or you have
16 October 2023 Equal Consideration Deadline
The October deadline is approaching. Please ensure you have set the appropriate ‘Business rule’ which
Clearing choices
The last date for applicants to add a Clearing choice is Tuesday 17 October with Wednesday 18 October
Record of Prior Acceptance (RPAs)
If you are submitting RPAs in bulk via the spreadsheet, we strongly encourage you to complete this by
Highest number ever of students accepted through Clearing
A record number of UK 18-year-olds have secured a place at university or college through Clearing, new
Changes to the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education for the 2024 Application Cycle
Please note there have been some changes made to this qualification for the 2024 application cycle:
Our roadmap
The latest iteration of our roadmap documenting new features and functionality that providers can expect
Test environment availability
To help you with testing your XML-Link migration we have extended the availability of the HEP1 and HEP2