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November 27, 2014

Hi all--It just occurred to me that I have to send a mid year transcript to D's first choice--not the common app report.

I have no idea how to do this..she completed two classes (semester classes) so I know they get included in a gpa.

Do her mid year grades for full year classes get included in her gpa?

Also, since I only include full year grades on her transcript, how/where should the notation go that the grades for the full year classes aren't full year grades?

Thank you!

November 24, 2014

Late post on RPI. Skimming the messages I didn't see anyone post on how loooonnnnnnnngggg Upstate NY winters are. Fall is very short (don't blink) and winter comes and stays until April some years... It has snowed on Mother's Day. If anybody is serious about this school--I suggest a late winter visit. It is beautiful up there, but the gray skies and winter could be a bummer for some that aren't used to it. I agree about Troy being depressed. Albany is better, but RPI is in Troy.

November 19, 2014

Hello all-

D wants to apply to a school that has a later deadline. All of her apps are done except for one that is due Jan 15. I uploaded the transcript to the common app--obviously semester grades aren't complete. When she completes this RD app it may be the end of the semester and I can't change the transcript. Should I complete a mid year report? I don't like the idea of them getting the grades on separate forms but is this the only way to do this? Thank you so much!

September 25, 2014

Regarding the housing. If you do send in a deposit to hold your housing and decide not to attend--some schools DO NOT refund your money. It's best to check with each school on their policy.

September 23, 2014

On the student's application it asks if the student is enrolled in college (full time or part time). I am not sure how this should be completed if the she is enrolled in a college for dual credit. Any advice? Thank you.

September 12, 2014

Hello All-

I am almost done with my transcript--wow I should have started this sooner.D has high grades--even the ones given by other teachers. So technically her transcript shows all A+'s. She really did earn them--they are legit. I am just afraid it won't look that way even though many of the grades are given by a homeschool tutelage--but they do not give transcripts because they are not officially a school. I was going to include the percentage earned in the class and then an 'A+' but I am wondering if I should switch them all to A's. The 'A+'s are looking a bit much to me. Any thoughts? I should add that she does have test scores to back the grades up.

The other issue is that her dual credit school only gives A's so when I send her transcript they will be A's. Since they are high school credit earned I have put them on her transcript but don't think I should use a 'A+' if they don't.

Any help would be greatly greatly appreciated!!!

September 11, 2014

Oh I know it doesn't calculate into GPA. I just wanted to count the credit--since it is the credit that is required. I guess I can't...

September 11, 2014

Thanks all.

If I do decide to do a pass/fall grade how do I include credits. if I include a credit and not grade point it brings the gpa down. Is the pass a certain grade point?

thank you!

September 10, 2014

It is required for graduation but it just looks silly as a pass fail and I don't feel right giving it a "real" grade.

Any suggestions?

You all are awesome!

September 7, 2014

The whole year? Just one course? Or a sampling of a couple of courses?

Thanks!

Have you had to do this?

September 7, 2014

Do we know that this is actually true--that they unweight? I have heard that it's not true and that up against other kids it's best to compare and most schools weight. I'd appreciate any insight.

I have had her transcript done for a LOOOONG time and she is ready to apply, but I am finding myself in this dilemma. Thank you.

September 7, 2014

Hello again!

D's transcript has been complete for awhile and now I am second guessing myself--should we weight grades or not?

Thank you!

September 7, 2014

Does anybody have a suggestion on how we do this or done it before? A few schools ask for "evidence of lab experience" with the application.
thanks!

September 4, 2014

I think this is a silly question--but on an application I have to fill out as a counselor, what is a 'term'? D's transcript only have final grades, so is a term the entire year or is a term a half of a year. So 6 terms have been completed for a current senior.

thank you!

September 3, 2014

@tibbie dunbar what's your number in Indiana so they CC can be updated? Thanks!

September 2, 2014

Letter received in Indiana. D was 220 but over at College Confidential another from Indiana was a semifinalist at 216!

September 2, 2014

Hi All-

Everyone has been so helpful as I make my way thru this CA (which I should have started much sooner).

Can you tell me please where I should attach the booklist? should it be with the course description and the transcript?

Also, have any schools said that they don't want you to send the counselors LoR?

Thank you!

Posted September 1, 2014 · September 1, 2014

Oh goodness I personally would really appreciate this and would be happy to share when mine is complete.:)

August 30, 2014

Hi there-I have been lurking for awhile and you all are a wealth of information. Thank you!

Background--D is graduating this year and has a few dual credits.

I have included them on her transcript because they are hs credit.

On the Common App do I enter the data for the school in universities attended (or something like that)? Or is that for transfer students only?

Do the schools require official transcripts? If so, how do I send them? Only one counselor can send a transcript electronically, so should they snail mail them? Or can this wait until she is admitted?

Thank you!

December 21, 2013

I spent hours on this so sharing makes sense. Not all have been confirmed to accept homeschoolers.

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December 21, 2013

Hi all, this board is very helpful. I can't seem to find anything on this subject, so here's another question. DD took a couple of honors classes at a homeschool tutelage that we supplemented so she could take the AP test. I will list the test score in the test section but what is the appropriate way to list the class so that it shows AP work? Should I list it as just honors? I know I can't use the name AP in the class, but am wondering what others have done for those that have self taught the tests. Thanks.

December 20, 2013

Thank you so much, very helpful.

December 20, 2013

I apologize if this is posted elsewhere, but if dd took algebra before hs where would i put it on her transcript if doing by year? Also, HS science--physical science Apologia? She doesn't need those credits but I do want to show that she took them....thank you.