1. 1 Log on - Learner visits Area Prospectus 2 Register account with Area Prospectus 3 Search Prospectus for courses 4 Add favourites to “My Courses” 5 Use Unlock Code to log in to Application Process 6 Fill in “My Profile” 7 Apply for Courses 8 Track Applications and respond to offers/appointment invites The Learner’s Process

2. Visit www.applyrotherham.org.uk Step 1 - Logon

3. Step 2 – Register account with Area Prospectus Click ‘My Courses’

4. Step 2 – Register account with Area Prospectus First time – learner enters username, password and email address Subsequent visits: enter username and password to review saved courses and apply

5. Step 3 – Search for courses Use Prospectus to find courses Use Keyword, Combination, Subject and Provider search to effectively result learner’s most desired courses.

6. Step 4 – Add favourites to ‘My Courses’ Click ‘Add to My Courses’ on course details page Course will be saved to review later

7. Step 5 – Use Unlock Code to login to Application Process When learner has saved a favourite at a provider taking part in Application Process and enabled for receiving applications, the ‘Apply to this provider’ button will be visible from the ‘My Courses’ page. Click ‘My Profile’ to be prompted for the learner’s unlock code

8. Step 5 – Use Unlock Code to login to Application Process Learner only needs to enter unlock code once Logging into the Area Prospectus will also log into Application Process from now on Once unlocked your learner has access to all the Application Process facilities

9. Step 6 – Fill out ‘My Profile’ My Profile Allows learners to enter personal details, work experience, personal statement etc Details filled in here will populate application forms Learners can change their password from here Reference will appear at the base of the page if applied Learners should fill out “My Profile” before applying for courses to ensure details entered appear on application forms

10. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 10 My Courses Shows all courses favourited in the Area Prospectus Allows learners to apply for any courses at providers enabled for Application Process “Search for more courses” will return the learner to the Prospectus to search for further courses Click ‘Apply to This Provider’ Step 7 - Apply

11. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 11 Using Application Process to apply

12. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 12 Using Application Process to apply

13. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 13 Using Application Process to apply

14. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 14 Using Application Process to apply

15. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 15 Using Application Process to apply

16. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 16 Step 8 – Track applications and respond to offers My Summary Provides a visual overview of the entire learner’s application process providing access to view: My Profile, where learners can alter their personal details, predicted grades etc My Courses, where learners can view their favourites saved from the Area Prospectusand apply for courses at providers taking part in Application Process My Appointments, to view any upcoming appointments My Offers, to view and respond to offers My Applications, to view, continue, withdraw and edit current applications

17. abby.west@S-cool.co.ukSlide 17 My Applications Provides a visual overview of the status of any applications in progress including Any saved, unsent applications Applications that have been sent Applications acknowledged by providers that are currently being processed Any withdrawn or declined applications with reasons displayed The option to continue with and send currently unsent applications, and withdraw any unsent or sent applications and provide a reason (applications received/acknowledged by the receiving provider cannot be withdrawn) Step 8 – Track applications and respond to offers