Hey there! I'm aiming to apply to TAMU next year and I've heard about their SRAR system. Can anyone explain how it works and if it's difficult to fill out? Also, any advice on how to do it correctly would be awesome!
Hello! The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) is part of the application process for Texas A&M University (TAMU). Instead of sending an official high school transcript, you will submit a comprehensive list of the courses and grades you've received in high school, in a formatted system that Texas A&M provides.
Here's how it generally works:
1. Create: You first create an account on the SRAR platform, which is separate from the college application platform (like Coalition or ApplyTexas). Usually, you can access this through the application checklist or portal of Texas A&M University.
2. Fill Out: You need to list all the courses you've taken during high school, from grade 9 to grade 12, including summer courses. You also have to indicate the course level (like AP or Honors), the grading scale, and the grade you received.
3. Review: Review all the details thoroughly. Make sure that all data represent your academic experience correctly, because this will serve as an important part of the admissions decision.
4. Submit: Once you're satisfied, you submit the SRAR.
Here are several tips to get it right:
- Accuracy: Be accurate. You need to report all attempted courses just as they appear on your high school transcript. Do not leave out or alter any courses, GPAs, or class ranks.
- Transcripts: Keep your high school transcripts on hand while filling out the SRAR. This will make it easier for you to accurately list all your courses and grades.
- Timing: Be mindful of the deadlines. Your SRAR must be received by the deadline of the specific application plan you have chosen (Early Decision, Regular Decision, etc.)
- Post-acceptance: If you are accepted and decide to attend TAMU, you will then be required to send in your official high school transcript, and the details will be checked against your SRAR. If discrepancies are found, it could affect your admissions status.
The SRAR is not difficult to fill out, but it does require attention to detail. Good luck with your application process!
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