I'm currently enrolled at Mission College and looking to transfer to a different college. Can anyone share how I can send my transcript to my new school? Do I need to initiate the process through the school's website?
Yes, you typically need to initiate the transcript request through the college's website or student portal. In case of Mission College, instituting a transmission of transcripts should be a fairly simple procedure. Here are the steps:
1. Log in to your Student Portal, which can be accessed from the Mission College website.
2. Navigate the portal to find options relating to academic records or transcripts.
3. You should encounter an option to order or request transcripts. You'll be asked to select the destination you want the transcript sent to.
Quite a few colleges use a service like National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment for their transcript orders. If this is the case for your college, you'll be redirected to the website where you'll need to fill in some details about the receiving institution.
It's essential to keep in mind that there may be a small fee assessed for each transcript sent, so you'll want to have a credit or debit card handy.
Moreover, make sure you're up-to-date with all your financial obligations to the college, as a hold may be placed on your records, preventing the transcript release if there is any outstanding balance.
After you've made the request, the transcript should be dispatched directly to your target college. Allow plenty of time for processing and mailing, usually at least a few weeks.
Last but not least, you might want to follow up with the receiving school to confirm they've received your transcript. Though this is typically an automated process, making sure all materials have arrived assures your application won't be delayed.
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