Back in the day, the 4.0 grade point average—straight A’s—meant you were at the top of the academic heap. It had summa cum laude written all over it, and colleges readily admitted students with straight A’s because it meant they had demonstrated mastery over every subject in the curriculum. But then, over time, high schools [...]
As a homeschool parent, what’s your biggest fear about sending your student to college? You might list common concerns like: Getting into a well-ranked school Paying for tuition, books, and room and board Preparing your student academically for the rigors of college Helping your young adult stay safe on campus While all of these are [...]
Along with GPA, courses are the most indispensable part of a great high school transcript. So getting them right is crucial! At Transcript Maker, we often get the same question: “What counts as a course on a transcript, and what credit hours should I assign to courses?” It’s definitely a thorny issue! For homeschool families, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6iHWFu0pnI&feature=youtu.be How’d you like to know a little secret sure to make your high school transcript stand out from the pack? It’s one of the most overlooked—yet crucially important—parts of a transcript. I’m talking about course descriptions. Most of us work hard to develop accurate, uniform course titles, but the truth is many [...]
It’s finally here—your senior year of high school as a homeschool student! While it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of finishing school strong and enjoying fun senior-year activities, it’s also crunch time for creating your high school transcript and starting the college application process. During my own senior year of high school at home, [...]
Creating a professional, high-quality transcript is one the most important steps you can take toward being accepted by your top-choice college. But during our years of experience helping homeschool families and private schools navigate the do’s and don’ts of great transcripts, we’ve encountered a few common errors, omissions, and straight-up faux pas that always spell [...]