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

By David Bass|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 [...]

5 ways to ruin your high school transcript

By David Bass|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 [...]

3 easy ways to improve your transcript’s appeal

By Matthew Bass|2018-07-10T18:18:17-04:00February 23rd, 2015|Advice, Transcripts 101|

In many ways, applying to college is like going to a job interview. Little things can make a big difference. You wouldn't show up at a job interview with a resume that was hastily scribbled onto the back of a napkin, would you? In the same way, it's important to prepare a professional transcript ahead [...]

Do I have to put my student’s SSN on the transcript?

By Matthew Bass|2019-10-29T10:03:36-04:00November 27th, 2012|Advice, Transcripts 101|

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 [...]