About Matthew Bass

Software developer, homeschool graduate, entrepreneur, and founder of Transcript Maker, the high school transcript app.

New feature: Landscape template!

By |2017-10-04T14:55:11-04:00November 29th, 2012|Announcements|

One of our most frequently requested features has finally arrived! A landscape transcript layout is now available when printing or downloading. A traditional portrait layout has been available since we launched in 2007, but late last year we began working on a landscape version. The landscape template contains the same information as the portrait, but [...]

What is academic ranking anyway?

By |2017-10-04T15:06:03-04:00November 23rd, 2012|Advice|

High school academic ranking (also known as class rank) compares a student’s cumulative GPA against fellow classmates’ GPAs. This commonly results in either a percentile (e.g. 90th percentile) or a ratio (e.g. top fifth of graduating class). Many colleges see academic ranking as an important part of the application process. Despite this fact, only about [...]

New feature: custom font sizes

By |2017-12-28T10:05:12-05:00October 5th, 2012|Announcements|

Another commonly requested feature is the ability to change the font size used on each transcript. This can now be done by clicking the “Settings” button at the top of the transcript editing page. Using a smaller font enables more information to be displayed on the transcript, while using a larger font makes the transcript [...]

New feature: custom fonts

By |2017-12-28T10:05:34-05:00February 13th, 2012|Announcements|

Since it’s inception, Transcript Maker has used the attractive Helvetica font on its transcripts. Some users have requested the ability to use a different font. This is now possible! To switch fonts, click on the new “Settings” button at the top of the transcript editing page. The font drop-down will allow you to select between [...]

What is a homeschool transcript?

By |2017-10-04T15:04:10-04:00September 13th, 2011|Advice, General Interest|

A homeschool transcript is essentially a detailed record of your high school student’s career. At minimum it should contain: Courses taken and completed Credits earned from completed courses Grades received GPA (grade point average) Extracurricular activities It’s usually a good idea to include standardized tests your student has taken, for example the SAT or ACT. [...]

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