By Rosalie Seeley
Writing a high school transcript can seem daunting, but there are so many resources out there from simple to complex. Truly, you could have one completed with just a little effort.There are also companies that will help you compile a transcript for a fee. And depending on your homeschool oversight (umbrella) group, they may provide you with one upon request.
Of course, it does depend on which college you’re applying to and what their requirements are. To complete most college applications, the transcript is the basic paperwork that is attached to the application. Some applications require essays or an interview, but many colleges no longer require SAT or CLT scores. So far, for the colleges that my children have applied to, we have downloaded a transcript form off the internet (one sample is attached), completed it, and attached the CHA high school coursework (also attached), which includes the books and credit hours for each course. We use the grades issued by the CHA tutors on Thinkwave, although the parent has the final call whether the grade needs to be adjusted.
If your child is also taking courses online or at a community college, make sure to include that. If a college wants additional information to complete the application, they will contact you. Homeschooling is now a widely accepted way to educate children, and some colleges will even seek out students that have been homeschooled.
Khan Academy included this in their lesson on college admissions:
“Your transcript should include all of the following information:
For more information about High School Transcripts, including additional free templates, check out the Home School Legal Defense website:
https://hslda.org/post/why-every-teen-needs-a-transcript-and-how-to-get-one
This is part of the Board Bits: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks series. Is there a question about CHA or homeschool that you would like answered?
Submit inquiries to Tracey at [email protected]
Writing a high school transcript can seem daunting, but there are so many resources out there from simple to complex. Truly, you could have one completed with just a little effort.There are also companies that will help you compile a transcript for a fee. And depending on your homeschool oversight (umbrella) group, they may provide you with one upon request.
Of course, it does depend on which college you’re applying to and what their requirements are. To complete most college applications, the transcript is the basic paperwork that is attached to the application. Some applications require essays or an interview, but many colleges no longer require SAT or CLT scores. So far, for the colleges that my children have applied to, we have downloaded a transcript form off the internet (one sample is attached), completed it, and attached the CHA high school coursework (also attached), which includes the books and credit hours for each course. We use the grades issued by the CHA tutors on Thinkwave, although the parent has the final call whether the grade needs to be adjusted.
If your child is also taking courses online or at a community college, make sure to include that. If a college wants additional information to complete the application, they will contact you. Homeschooling is now a widely accepted way to educate children, and some colleges will even seek out students that have been homeschooled.
Khan Academy included this in their lesson on college admissions:
“Your transcript should include all of the following information:
- Your name, the name of your homeschool (if applicable), address, and phone number
- Your high school course list ordered by year (grades 9-12)
- The institution where each class was taken (i.e. homeschool, online institution, community college)
- The grade scale being used in your homeschool
- Your overall GPA
- Credits given per course (listed per semester and per year)
- Expected graduation date
- Parent signature with a date
For more information about High School Transcripts, including additional free templates, check out the Home School Legal Defense website:
https://hslda.org/post/why-every-teen-needs-a-transcript-and-how-to-get-one
This is part of the Board Bits: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks series. Is there a question about CHA or homeschool that you would like answered?
Submit inquiries to Tracey at [email protected]
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