How do I release a fixed number of open places to eligible applicants in queue order?
Each cohort repeats its available places on every row. Sort by submission date; ties keep input order. This is a rehearsal using anonymous reference codes.
Open Waitlist ReleaseTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Waitlist Release. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Reference | Cohort | Joined | Ready | Open places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | A | 2026-10-01 | yes | 1 |
| P2 | A | 2026-10-02 | yes | 1 |
| P3 | A | 2026-09-30 | no | 1 |
Example result
1 proposed seat offer
Who uses this?
Programme coordinator. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Release a fixed number of open places to eligible applicants in queue order. The creator recommends putting an observable finish condition on a reusable workflow. Benchcraft designed this tool’s inputs, decision rule and example for this office task.
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