DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SYSTEM (SPMB) WITH TEST INTEGRATION

Abstract

Student Admissions (SPMB) is a crucial annual cycle for educational institutions, such as SMK Islam Kalipare, to recruit prospective students. Currently, the registration process is conducted in person, requiring students to visit the school to obtain and complete physical forms, as well as submit the necessary documentation to the admissions committee. This mechanism leads to an accumulation of physical records and a dependency on face-to-face interaction, which triggers various issues such as the risk of document damage or loss, data entry errors, and data duplication. Consequently, the admissions committee requires more time to process applicant data, while prospective students face difficulties in obtaining timely updates on their registration status. This research aims to develop a new web-based student admission information system (SPMB) to optimize existing processes. By integrating online examinations and notification features, the system is designed to enhance performance and reduce the time required for the registration process. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) approach is employed to facilitate accelerated software development through structured stages of planning, design, development, and implementation. The system is developed using PHP and MySQL, with modeling represented through Unified Modeling Language (UML). The research resulted in a system capable of facilitating the registration stages, data management, online examination administration, and the delivery of test results via notifications. The evaluation, conducted through Black Box Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), yielded a usability rating of 87.8%, demonstrating high levels of acceptability and ease of use. Consequently, the system facilitates a more effective, accurate, and structured admission process.