Hey, I've gathered all my military transcripts for my upcoming college application, but I'm unsure of how to get them delivered properly. Has anyone been through this before and could share how they did it?
Sure, I can shed some light on that! Essentially, your military transcript, which contains your military course completions, CLEP/DSST scores, and other learning experiences, is an essential part of your application if you've served in the Military. The exact process for obtaining and sending your transcript often depends on which branch of the military you served in.
For instance, if you served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, you'd want to use the Joint Services Transcript (JST) system. You can request your transcript directly from the JST website, and typically, they can send electronic transcripts directly to your chosen institution.
For Air Force veterans, you will want to request your transcript through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), which administers its own separate system.
Remember to allow a few weeks for delivery, just as you would with other parts of your application. Contacting your chosen institution's admissions office to verify receipt is always a good idea.
Once the transcripts are sent, universities typically evaluate them for potential credit toward your degree. The school's admissions or registrar's office will typically handle this process. Hope this helps!
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