High School Transcript:
I think in the frenzy of writing college applications, many people forget how important your high school transcript is. I’ve heard admissions presenters say that it is the first thing they look at, the most important part of your application folder, which really does make sense. You’re applying to college based on the strength of your academic resume (unless you’re recruited for athletic or musical ability). And what better place to judge that strength than on your transcript? I think it’s a reliever to realize that one of the biggest components of your application is already “done,” formed by the hard work you’ve done throughout your high school career. Of course, this means that you do need to keep up that hard work, even through the end of junior year and onto senior year. Also, make sure to select a challenging set of courses senior year, since colleges do see all the way up until your senior year first semester grades (unless you apply early).
I think in the frenzy of writing college applications, many people forget how important your high school transcript is. I’ve heard admissions presenters say that it is the first thing they look at, the most important part of your application folder, which really does make sense. You’re applying to college based on the strength of your academic resume (unless you’re recruited for athletic or musical ability). And what better place to judge that strength than on your transcript? I think it’s a reliever to realize that one of the biggest components of your application is already “done,” formed by the hard work you’ve done throughout your high school career. Of course, this means that you do need to keep up that hard work, even through the end of junior year and onto senior year. Also, make sure to select a challenging set of courses senior year, since colleges do see all the way up until your senior year first semester grades (unless you apply early).
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