new scores on transcript after its already been submitted on Common App?

[rbk mama]

Is it possible to submit an updated transcript on the Common Ap to include the latest test scores?  I can't see how to do it other than submitting an "Optional Report" where you can submit "updated grades or transcripts", but I'm not sure if its really necessary to do it as they will be getting the scores directly from College Board anyway.  Would be nice to add it in because he did awesome  :laugh:  but I'm not sure if I should submit a new transcript just for that.  (Asking this question about a month late; I only just realized that his SAT score isn't on the transcript - oops).

[PinkyandtheBrains.]

We just had the new scores directly to the school.  Once they've downloaded everything, I am not sure if they go back to download anything added later. You can call the school directly and ask what they would prefer you do.

 

 

You can add uploads for applications not submitted yet. 

[EKS]

Just send the official score report to the school(s).  I didn't put scores on my son's transcript.

[rbk mama]

We just had the new scores directly to the school.  Once they've downloaded everything, I am not sure if they go back to download anything added later. You can call the school directly and ask what they would prefer you do.

 

 

You can add uploads for applications not submitted yet. 

 

Yes, I was thinking about the colleges that have not received anything from him yet - there are several he hasn't submitted yet.  We did have the scores sent to all the schools.

 

 

Just send the official score report to the school(s).  I didn't put scores on my son's transcript.

 

OK.  I know its not essential on the transcript, which is why it seems strange to add in an "Optional Report" new transcript with that minor change.  I like having the scores on the transcript because I feel like it validates all the grades.

[PinkyandtheBrains.]

I put scores on the transcript with test dates, for tests not yet recieved  I put something like n/a or some indication the scores were not here yet but coming.

[EKS]

OK.  I know its not essential on the transcript, which is why it seems strange to add in an "Optional Report" new transcript with that minor change.  I like having the scores on the transcript because I feel like it validates all the grades.

 

The scores validate the grades whether or not they are listed on the transcript.

[regentrude]

You will submit a mid-year report to teh Common App and can use this opportunity to update the transcript with the current test scores.

[lisabees]

Yes to sending score reports directly to the schools. A mid-year report is only beneficial to schools when applying regular decision. Early action/Early decision schools don't use it for decisions. Of course, you will eventually send the mid-year report with the new scores, but for early decision purposes, the score reports are the way to go.

 

In addition, if a student does extremely well in that first quarter (around now) grade-wise, send an email to the admissions officer with those grades as an update.  It only helps, especially with borderline applicants.

Edited November 18, 2017 by lisabees