Do Transcripts Have To Be Sent to Every College?

So, I know transcripts are pretty important, but do all colleges require them? Like, is there any scenario where my high school transcript isn't necessary for the application? My grades are fine, but dealing with paperwork is lowkey stressing me out.

Hi there! As a parent who’s recently gone through this with my kid, I can totally understand the stress of dealing with college application paperwork. To put it simply, yes, your high school transcripts are required by pretty much every college as they're a key part of your academic record. They want to see your course rigor and how you performed in different subjects over time. My child’s school had a way to send transcripts electronically to most colleges, which made it a bit easier. Check with your high school’s guidance office; they often have streamlined processes for this. Don’t worry too much—once you get the hang of the first few applications, it'll become a routine part of the process. Hang in there!