This is the fifth part in our 6-part series on the basics of homeschool transcripts. Read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4. Aside from the actual content of your transcript—the record of success for your student—there is no more important goal than making the final product look professional. Think [...]
This is the third part of our 6-part series on the basics of homeschool transcripts. Read part 1, part 2, and part 3. Now that you’ve got the basic building blocks of your homeschool transcript down, it’s time to think about standardized tests and extracurricular activities. These are two often-overlooked aspects of [...]
This is the third part of our 6-part series on the basics of homeschool transcripts. Read part 1 and part 2. Want to know one of the most important elements of a great homeschool transcript—one that’s often overlooked? The answer: grades and Grade Point Average (GPA). In the eyes of a college admissions [...]
This is the second part of our 6-part series on the basics of homeschool transcripts. Read part 1. Courses are the “meat” of a great transcript. A well-rounded lineup of high school coursework shows an admissions department that your student is ready for college-level work. Needless to say, that’s a big deal—and [...]
Happy August, everyone! Can you believe that summer is almost over? If you’re like a lot of homeschool families, the task of creating those homeschool transcripts might already be getting away from you. So, what better time to address the basics than now? Over the next few weeks, we’ll publish a [...]
You’ve probably thought about including a few letters of recommendation with your student’s homeschool transcript, but it can be challenging knowing the best ways to approach these. In today’s blog post, we’ll walk you through the best strategies for getting recommendation letters, which are an important part of helping colleges see the whole picture [...]