Is there anything specific I need to do to transfer my high school information to the college I'm enrolling in, or is it automatic?
After you've committed to a college, one of the things you'll need to do is request your final high school transcript from your high school. This document, which lists all the courses you've taken and your grades, is generally sent directly from your high school to your future college—it's not automatic.
Schools have different procedures for sending transcripts, so check with your school's guidance office for details.
Your final transcript serves a couple of important purposes. First, it verifies to the admissions office at your college that you've graduated high school. Second, it provides the admissions office with your final grades, which the college uses to confirm that your academic performance remained strong through the end of your senior year.
Some colleges may also have specific forms or requests for additional information depending on individual circumstances. It's always a good idea to check with your college's admissions office to confirm what they need from you.
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