Obtaining Final High School Transcript?

Once I've graduated from high school, how do I get my final transcript? Do I need to request it from my school or does it get sent automatically? And can I get it electronically if I need to send it to multiple colleges?

When you graduate from high school, you typically need to request your final transcript from your school's registrar or guidance office. It's not automatically sent to colleges. The process for requesting your final transcript might differ slightly between schools, so you should reach out to your school's office to find out the exact steps you need to follow. Make sure to do this promptly after graduation, as colleges may have deadlines for when they need to receive your final transcripts.

Regarding electronic delivery, many high schools now utilize online transcript services (such as Parchment or Naviance) to send transcripts electronically. These services allow you to request your transcript to be sent to multiple colleges, which is efficient and often quicker than physical mail delivery. Check with your school to see if they use such a service and how to access it.

For schools that don't use electronic transcript services, you might need to request hard copies of your transcript that can then be mailed to the colleges you want to send them to. In this case, ensure that you provide accurate mailing addresses for the colleges and ask your school to send the transcripts in sealed envelopes, which is often a requirement from colleges.

Keep track of the colleges' deadlines for receiving transcripts and follow up with your school to ensure they have sent the documents accordingly. It's also a good idea to verify with the colleges that they have received your transcript to avoid any issues or delays in your enrollment process.