What's the process for sending high school transcripts to colleges as a transfer student?

I'm applying to transfer to a few colleges and they want my high school transcripts. Do I request these from my high school or is there a specific service that handles this for transfer students?

For transfer students, the process of sending high school transcripts to colleges often begins with contacting your high school's registrar's office or the guidance counseling department. They typically have a system in place to handle transcript requests.

You'll need to provide some basic information such as the names and addresses of the colleges you're applying to as well as your student ID number or Social Security number, if needed for identification purposes. Note that some high schools may charge a small fee to send transcripts.

However, some colleges do accept transcripts through electronic services like Parchment or Naviance, which are platforms used to digitally send official transcripts directly to colleges. Your high school will be able to tell you if they use any of these services.

Finally, remember that these transcripts must remain sealed to be considered official. Transcripts that have been opened by anyone other than the admissions office might not be accepted.

Please check with your high school and potential colleges to confirm the specific rules and procedures in your case. It's important to start this process early to ensure your transcripts arrive on time and fulfill the colleges' requirements, as there may be delays, especially during peak application season.