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TranscriptsA transcript is a record of your grades. Colleges generally want to see a record of all high school courses you've taken, even if you took them in middle school, community college (dual-enrollment), or another college.
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What does the school send to a college when it sends your Transcript
Generally when a school sends along your transcript, they're sending more than just your grade report. Here's what they send:
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An official transcript comes from your high school office with a seal and requires you to follow a specific protocol usually involving a form, payment, envelope, stamps, and address. Be sure to find out, understand, and follow the transcript officer's instructions exactly and allow a month for the office to mail your transcript.
An unofficial transcript is exactly the same as an official one except it does not have the official seal. You can usually download this from Naviance or receive it from your guidance counselor. Colleges only accept official transcripts. Unofficial ones are good for some scholarships. If you're a borderline candidate for a school, you should note that the school might request mid-semester or mid-year grades be sent along. You'll need to notify your counselor or transcript officer of these requests. Colleges will always require an end-of-year transcript. You do not need to request these. |
Secondary School Report (SRR) |
A secondary school report is an official record that details specialized information about both your school and your county. It includes a list of all AP classes available, average SAT/ACT scores, grading scale, demographics, etc.
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Counselor's Letter of Recommendation |
Your counselor must send along a letter of recommendation. It's usually part of this packet.
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Disciplinary Information |
If you've had any serious infractions while in high school, this information might go along with your transcript packet.
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