false, 'message' => '', 'application_no' => '']; // Validate CSRF token if (!validate_csrf_token($_POST['csrf_token'])) { $response['message'] = "Security token validation failed. Please try again."; echo json_encode($response); exit(); } // Validate and sanitize data $first_name = sanitize_input($_POST['first_name']); $middle_name = sanitize_input($_POST['middle_name']); $last_name = sanitize_input($_POST['last_name']); $date_of_birth = $_POST['date_of_birth']; $present_address = sanitize_input($_POST['present_address']); $home_town = sanitize_input($_POST['home_town']); $lga = sanitize_input($_POST['lga']); $religion = sanitize_input($_POST['religion']); $email = filter_var($_POST['email'], FILTER_SANITIZE_EMAIL); $last_school = sanitize_input($_POST['last_school']); $last_class = sanitize_input($_POST['last_class']); // Parent/Guardian data $parent_name = sanitize_input($_POST['parent_name']); $parent_phone = sanitize_input($_POST['parent_phone']); $parent_occupation = sanitize_input($_POST['parent_occupation']); $parent_address = sanitize_input($_POST['parent_address']); // Basic validation if (empty($first_name) || empty($last_name)) { $response['message'] = "First name and last name are required."; echo json_encode($response); exit(); } if (!filter_var($email, FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)) { $response['message'] = "Please provide a valid email address."; echo json_encode($response); exit(); } if (empty($date_of_birth)) { $response['message'] = "Date of birth is required."; echo json_encode($response); exit(); } // Handle file upload if exists $passport_photo = ''; if (isset($_FILES['passport_photo']) && $_FILES['passport_photo']['error'] === 0) { $allowed_types = ['image/jpeg', 'image/jpg', 'image/png', 'image/gif']; $max_size = 2 * 1024 * 1024; $file_type = $_FILES['passport_photo']['type']; $file_size = $_FILES['passport_photo']['size']; if (in_array($file_type, $allowed_types) && $file_size <= $max_size) { $upload_dir = 'uploads/passports/'; if (!is_dir($upload_dir)) { mkdir($upload_dir, 0755, true); } $file_extension = pathinfo($_FILES['passport_photo']['name'], PATHINFO_EXTENSION); $new_filename = 'passport_' . time() . '_' . uniqid() . '.' . $file_extension; $upload_path = $upload_dir . $new_filename; if (move_uploaded_file($_FILES['passport_photo']['tmp_name'], $upload_path)) { $passport_photo = $upload_path; } } } try { $application_no = generateApplicationNumber(); $stmt = $DBcon->prepare("INSERT INTO applications ( application_no, passport_photo, first_name, middle_name, last_name, date_of_birth, present_address, home_town, lga, religion, email, last_school, last_class, parent_name, parent_phone, parent_occupation, parent_address ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?)"); $stmt->execute([ $application_no, $passport_photo, $first_name, $middle_name, $last_name, $date_of_birth, $present_address, $home_town, $lga, $religion, $email, $last_school, $last_class, $parent_name, $parent_phone, $parent_occupation, $parent_address ]); // Send email notifications sendApplicationEmails($application_no, $first_name . ' ' . $last_name, $email, $parent_name); $response['success'] = true; $response['application_no'] = $application_no; $response['message'] = "Application submitted successfully!"; } catch (PDOException $e) { error_log("Application save error: " . $e->getMessage()); $response['message'] = "Failed to submit application. Please try again."; } echo json_encode($response); exit(); } // Function to send email notifications function sendApplicationEmails($app_no, $student_name, $student_email, $parent_name) { // School admin email $admin_email = "info@mmgssnnewi.org"; $school_email = "mmgssnnewi@gmail.com"; // Email to student/parent $to_student = $student_email; $subject_student = "Application Submitted Successfully - Mother of Mercy Girls Secondary School"; $message_student = ' Application Confirmation

Mother of Mercy Girls Secondary School, Nnewi

Dear ' . $student_name . ',

Thank you for submitting your application to Mother of Mercy Girls Secondary School, Nnewi.

Application Status: Submitted Successfully

Date: ' . date('F d, Y') . '

Reference: ' . $app_no . '

' . $app_no . '

Your application has been received and is currently under review. Please keep your application number safe as you will need it for future correspondence and to check your application status.

Next Steps:

  1. Application review (2-3 business days)
  2. Entrance examination notification
  3. Interview schedule (if applicable)
  4. Final admission decision

You will be contacted via email or phone with further instructions.

For inquiries:
Email: admissions@mmgss.edu.ng
Phone: +234 803 123 4567

'; // Email to admin $subject_admin = "New Application Received - " . $app_no; $message_admin = ' New Application Alert

New Student Application Received

Application Number: ' . $app_no . '
Received: ' . date('Y-m-d H:i:s') . '

Applicant Information:

Student Name: ' . $student_name . '

Parent/Guardian: ' . $parent_name . '

Application Date: ' . date('F d, Y') . '

Please review this application in the admin portal at your earliest convenience.

View Application Details

'; // Email headers $headers = "MIME-Version: 1.0" . "\r\n"; $headers .= "Content-type:text/html;charset=UTF-8" . "\r\n"; $headers .= "From: Mother of Mercy Girls SS " . "\r\n"; // Send emails @mail($to_student, $subject_student, $message_student, $headers); @mail($admin_email, $subject_admin, $message_admin, $headers); @mail($school_email, $subject_admin, $message_admin, $headers); } ?> Online Application - Mother of Mercy Girls Secondary School Nnewi



Online Application Portal

Complete the form below to apply for admission into Mother of Mercy Girls Secondary School, Nnewi

1
Student Information
2
Parent/Guardian
3
Review & Submit

Student Information

Important Instructions

  • All fields marked with * are required
  • Passport photograph should be recent and clear (max 2MB)
  • Ensure all information is accurate and matches official documents
  • Use the same names as they appear on birth certificate

Click to upload passport photo

JPEG, PNG or GIF (Max 2MB) Passport Preview

Parent/Guardian Information

Important Instructions

  • Provide accurate contact information for parent or legal guardian
  • Ensure phone number is active for communication
  • Use the same name as on official identification

Review & Submit Application

Please review your information carefully before submitting

Once submitted, you cannot make changes to this application. You will receive a confirmation email with your application number.