New feature! Credit summary

By |2017-10-04T14:46:25-04:00January 26th, 2017|General Interest, Announcements|

Hey, folks. Matt here. We’ve got plenty of exciting new features coming to Transcript Maker in 2017. I’d like to share one of them with you today: Credit summary. Here's what I love about this feature: You can summarize the total amount of credit hours earned across all subjects. You can compare credit hours earned [...]

A professional high-school transcript: 4 reasons you should create one right now

By |2018-07-10T18:17:25-04:00December 14th, 2016|General Interest, Advice, Preparing for college, Transcripts 101|

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 [...]

Essential tips: Adding extracurricular activities to your homeschool high school transcript

By |2018-07-10T18:17:41-04:00November 2nd, 2016|General Interest, Transcripts 101|

Adding extracurricular activities to your transcript can be downright fun! They give a dash of flavor and spice to any transcript by demonstrating a student’s interests beyond academics. Colleges appreciate well-rounded students with a diverse background, and extracurricular activities are one of the best ways to show it. Sometimes, though, it’s tough to know where to [...]

A beginner’s guide to mastering the SAT and ACT

By |2017-10-04T14:51:53-04:00October 25th, 2016|General Interest, Preparing for college|

Does the thought of taking one of those all-important college-entrance exams make your head spin and your stress level rise? After all, so much hinges on how well you do—not only gaining admission to your top-choice schools but also consideration for numerous financial awards and scholarships. So, yes, it’s true that there’s a lot at [...]

5 ways to ruin your high school transcript

By |2019-02-14T13:54:29-05:00July 21st, 2016|General Interest, Advice, Transcripts 101|

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 [...]

How to work your way through college like a boss

By |2017-10-04T15:12:03-04:00May 2nd, 2016|General Interest|

Google the phrase “pay your way through college,” and you’ll be bombarded with a lineup of articles, news stories, and blog posts bemoaning that, in today’s economy, it’s simply impossible. But is it really? The idea of working your way to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree harkens back to a time when tuition was comparatively [...]

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