Transcript High School Transcript

High School
Transcript
What will yours look like your
senior year??
Official HS Record
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Tri by Tri
Year by Year
Grade points & credits
2.0 = C
2.33 = C+ 2.5 =C+/B2.67 = B- 3.0 = B
Easier to improve when
there are fewer
credits/gradepoints
Don’t wait until
senior year
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Class Rank
Example: 73/123 (41%)
50% is the middle of the
class
ACT score on transcript
COMPASS can be too
Transcripts are sent with
most applications
Sometimes colleges have
you “self report” your
grades
Final Transcript is always
sent later
Challenging coursework
with a lower GPA is better for
you than easy coursework
with a higher GPA.
How to figure a GPA
Grade points
divided by
number of credits
Int. Math 1
9th English
US History
Earth Science
Art Found
B
C+
ABA
3.00 pts.
2.33 pts.
3.67 pts.
2.67 pts.
4.00 pts.
15.67
15.67 divided by 5 credits = 3.134 GPA
GPA’s are not rounded up - exact number
How do I get on the Honor Roll?
Honor Roll = 3.25 GPA
High Honor Roll = 3.75 GPA
Honor Roll is figured each trimester
Academic Letter = 3.5 GPA
for 6 trimesters
Academic Pin after you receive
Academic Letter
The Dreaded F
How much does it really affect my GPA?
Woods
Phy Sci
Band
Health
PE
B
CABF
3.00
1.67
3.67
2.67
0.00
11.01
11.01 divided by 5 = 2.200
B
CABC
3.00
1.67
3.67
2.67
2.00
13.01
13.01 divided by 5 = 2.602
If you fail a required course, it must be re-taken
Why should I worry about my GPA?
You’ll qualify for more “merit” based money for college
(The higher the GPA, the more $$ you’ll receive)
You’ll be able to apply for more scholarships.
(Sometimes you need to have a certain GPA just to apply)
It is part of the RAI formula.
Students need an RAI score of 245 to receive
automatic admission to ISU, UNI, IOWA
So, what’s an RAI Score
again?
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Regent’s Admission Index score
Regent Schools are ISU, UNI, IOWA
Admission to ISU, UNI, IOWA
Formula
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2 x ACT Composite
1 x rank percentile
20 x GPA
5 x core courses (core course = 1 year or 2 trimesters
in math, English, Social Studies, Science and Foreign
Language
245 or higher is automatic admission
Let’s use our sample
transcript:
 2 x 18 (ACT)
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1 x 41 (Rank %)
20 x 2.702 (GPA)
5 x 18 (# of core courses)
Total = 221
Private colleges
have different
admissions requirements.
Some are very selective;
some are not.
This student will not be automatically accepted into ISU,
UNI or IOWA (needs a score of 245)
This student may choose to attend a community college to
receive a certificate, diploma or Associate’s degree.
He/she may also choose to transfer to a 4 year college.
Post-secondary means:
“after” High School
Elementary = Primary
High School = Secondary
Find the option that is best for
you!
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Community College (Iowa’s are excellent!)
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Four year college
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Smaller private or ISU, UNI or IOWA
Out of state college/university
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1 year program, 2 year program or 2 years, then
transfer
Do your research about admission
Military
Can provide money for education
 Don’t let a recruiter pressure you - Know what you
are committing to before you commit!
 Might want to explore the options with ROTC
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Who might look at your
Transcript?
Colleges
Military
Employers
Scholarship Committees
Look at your Transcript
•Set some goals
•Grade point- every year
•Final GPA
•Rank every year
•Final Rank
•Write them on your transcript
•Keep this transcript as a reminder
Finish the year STRONG!
No Regrets