FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Secure-Transcripts.com offers both elementary and middle school transcripts. There are four easy steps to adjust our transcripts by removing the high school labels.
Email support@Secure-Transcripts.com with the names of the colleges and universities you're applying to, and we’ll confirm if they accept electronic transcripts. Expect a response within 1 hour.
Once the transcript is complete, click "MY ACCOUNT," then select "Get an Official transcript mailed or E-filed." You'll receive an email to create a Parchment account linked to your student's transcript.
Your trial gives you full access to all the features in our Essentials Plan, including auto-calculation of yearly, cumulative, weighted, and unweighted GPAs, as well as course name auto-suggestions. However, printing transcripts, course descriptions, and transcript audits are not included. For transcript printing, you'll need to purchase a paid subscription.
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No, notarization is no longer necessary for homeschool transcripts. Through our partnership with the national Homeschool Clearinghouse and Parchment, you can send official transcripts just like public and private schools. Parchment’s platform is recognized by over 4,000 colleges and universities, ensuring your transcript meets admissions standards without the need for notarization.
Yes, transcripts can be requested many years after high school graduation. It’s a good idea to either print a copy or save it electronically in your permanent records. You may also give a copy to your students for safekeeping.
It’s best to include all high school coursework in one transcript. If your student attended an accredited public or private school before homeschooling, submit those transcripts alongside your homeschool transcript during the college application process. You can use the commentary section of the homeschool transcript to note the years attended, the school’s name, and its accrediting agencies or associations.
Secure-Transcripts.com has an auto-save feature, so all you need to do is type, and your content will be saved automatically for future use.
Typically, one high school credit is earned by completing around 120 hours of coursework.
The average number of credits completed per year varies based on your student's academic path. Over four years, students pursuing a general plan usually complete 20–22 credits, while a college prep plan averages 24–28 credits. A rigorous college prep plan often involves 26–30 credits.
Most states follow the Carnegie unit system, where a full-year high school course is worth 1 credit, and a semester course is worth ½ credit, assuming a standard high school textbook is used. Some states have variations, such as 2 credits in Indiana, 5 credits in New Jersey, or 10 credits in California for a year-long course.
Typically, a college course worth 3–5 credits taken in a single semester is equivalent to 1 high school credit, which is equal to a full year of high school coursework.
Add an asterisk next to the course title, and in the "Miscellaneous" section of the transcript, specify the name of the college where the course was completed.
Yes, high school-level courses in subjects like science, math, or foreign language can be added to the high school transcript if taken before 9th grade. Be sure to maintain proper documentation of all courses included.
Include any high school course taken before 9th grade in the freshman section and mark it with an asterisk. In the "Miscellaneous" section, note which courses were completed prior to 9th grade.
You can list Algebra, or any other 8th-grade course, in the Freshman section with an asterisk (e.g., Algebra I *). In the "Miscellaneous" section, add a note explaining the asterisk (e.g., * Course completed in 8th grade)
When titling a course, choose a brief, descriptive name that accurately reflects the course content. Avoid using the textbook title as the course name, as it may not clearly convey the subject matter to others.
To calculate a weighted GPA for an Honors or AP course, enter the course title starting with "Honors" or "AP" followed by a colon and the course name (e.g., Honors: Biology or AP: Latin). An Honors course adds ½ a point, and an AP course adds 1 point to the GPA. Note that labeling a course as "AP" requires the syllabus to be reviewed and audited by the College Board’s AP Central Department.
A weighted GPA reflects the additional points awarded for Honors and AP courses, where these courses receive higher points than standard ones. This results in a higher overall GPA.
Parents or oversight groups typically evaluate the student’s coursework to determine and assign an appropriate grade.
The choice of grading scale is yours, but it’s important to remain consistent. The most commonly used scale is the A-F system, where "A" represents the highest grade and "F" indicates failure.
List Advanced Placement courses with the AP designation, such as AP: Calculus. Make sure the course syllabus has been reviewed and approved by the AP Central Department of the College Board to officially confirm its AP status.