Quick question: I've got my unofficial transcript, and I'm wondering if I can upload it to my Common App? Or is this something that my counselor has to send in for me? Anyone else tackled this yet?
Hello there! The process for submitting transcripts through the Common Application is indeed something that your high school counselor will handle. Although you have your unofficial transcript, the Common App specifically requires that official transcripts be sent directly from your high school. This is to ensure that the transcript is authentic and has not been altered in any way.
The usual process for this involves you inputting your counselor's information into the Common App. The counselor will then receive a notification to upload the necessary documents, including your official transcript.
As for your unofficial transcript, it's great to have for your own records and to use as a reference when filling in your coursework on the application. This will help you ensure that all the information you enter matches your academic records. So while you cannot upload the transcript yourself, do keep your unofficial copy handy during the application process. Hope this clarifies things for you!
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