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RSAdmissions has been developed using Microsoft programming tools and the data is stored in a secured, encrypted database. It also takes advantage of the Microsoft family using Word and Excel as its main reporting tools. RSAdmissions will run on Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Each client PC must have Office 97, Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003 or Office 2007 installed and have at least 128 Mb of RAM and a 500 MHz processor. RSAdmissions can be used as a stand-alone system or in a networked environment, we also have several clients using terminal server or Citrix configurations. Pupil data can be exported for transfer into most school databases in CSV, CTF or XML formats. A field selection screen is available and the selection can be saved for use in subsequent transfers. Apart from including the appropriate folders in the usual school back up processes, RSAdmissions requires very little support. Full system documentation and a help line are available. Technical References “We have been using RS Admissions here at Stowe for several years and our Admissions Department are very happy with it. This is in some ways no surprise as they were the ones who insisted on getting it! Initially I resisted as we have a pupil database and this handled all of our admissions satisfactorily. My arm was twisted by the then new Director of Admissions who really wanted stats like enquiry conversion rate and other details and functions that weren't included in our system. They researched and thought RS was the best system. I wasn't happy to split the admissions away from the main database but this proved not to be a problem as the export file RS generated could be imported into the main system via a script when pupils entered the school. One of the great pluses is that the main trainer and developer at RS used to be a registrar in a school and really knows her stuff. The support from them is excellent and very in tune with what goes on in an admissions office. Once things settled down we have had far fewer calls (almost none) from the admissions office for support from the ICT Dept. Overall, I am very pleased with the route we took and would recommend RS.”
James Tearle Head of ICT, Stowe School A recent e-mail from Duncan Spooner-Wells From my perspective the very best thing about you and your team, is the never ending desire to sort any issues out. I was only saying the other day that of all of the software packages we have bought with any kind of on-going upgrades/support etc, RSAdmissions is the only one from which we get value for money (and some!). It's pretty rare to encounter unwavering support, which is exactly what people want, and I feel we receive from you. (The number of times you have worked on our database late at night or over a weekend is evidence of this, and hugely appreciated!) With other products far too often I have been completely on my own trying to come up with solutions. It makes a big difference to actually feel like you're working with the supplier. Duncan Spooner-Wells ICT Manager Felsted School
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