Transcript Maker allows entry of your student’s SSN (Social Security Number), but is this truly required for a high school transcript? The answer is no. This field is completely optional. Generally, colleges or universities will request the student’s SSN as part of the application process, but the SSN doesn’t typically [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Weighted GPAs are what colleges typically want to see on a transcript. However, there are situations where a college specifically requests an unweighted GPA. Transcript Maker now supports both. A weighted GPA is displayed by default. To switch to an unweighted GPA, go to your transcript’s settings (see below) and uncheck the box labeled “Use weighted [...]