Parcoursup Deadline Looms for French High School Students

Students must submit their post-secondary preferences by March 13, with final dossier updates allowed until April 2.

The first phase of the Parcoursup process requires students to submit up to 10 post-secondary education preferences by March 13 at midnight.
Students have until April 2 to complete their dossiers, including letters of motivation and other required documents, and confirm their choices.
The platform has become a source of stress for many students and families, with concerns over its complexity and the weight of continuous assessment grades in admissions decisions.
Students in Mayotte and La Réunion have an extended deadline of March 26 due to disruptions caused by Cyclone Chido.
Critics highlight systemic issues, including limited university seating and potential closures of certain programs, as contributing to heightened anxiety over the process.