High School High School TranscriptTranscript

What will yours look like your What will yours look like your

senior year??senior year??

Official HS RecordOfficial HS Record Tri by TriTri by Tri Year by YearYear by Year Grade points & Grade points &

creditscredits 2.0 = C 2.33 = C+ 2.5 2.0 = C 2.33 = C+ 2.5

=C+/B-=C+/B- 2.67 = B- 3.0 = B 2.67 = B- 3.0 = B

Easier to improve Easier to improve when there are fewer when there are fewer credits/gradepointscredits/gradepoints

DonDon’’t wait untilt wait until

senior yearsenior year

Class RankClass Rank Example: 73/123 Example: 73/123

(41%)(41%) 50% is the middle of 50% is the middle of

the classthe class ACT score on ACT score on

transcripttranscript COMPASS can be tooCOMPASS can be too Transcripts are sent Transcripts are sent

with most applicationswith most applications Sometimes colleges Sometimes colleges

have you “self report” have you “self report” your gradesyour grades

Final Transcript is Final Transcript is always sent lateralways sent later

Challenging coursework Challenging coursework with a lower GPA is with a lower GPA is

better for you than easy better for you than easy coursework with a higher coursework with a higher GPA.GPA.

How to figure a GPAHow to figure a GPAGrade points

divided bynumber of credits

Int. Math 1 B 3.00 pts.9th English C+ 2.33 pts.US History A- 3.67 pts.Earth Science B- 2.67 pts.Art Found A 4.00 pts.

15.67

15.67 divided by 5 credits = 3.134 GPAGPA’s are not rounded up - exact number

How do I get on the Honor How do I get on the Honor Roll?Roll?

Honor Roll = 3.25 GPA High Honor Roll = 3.75 GPA

Honor Roll is figured each trimester

Academic Letter = 3.5 GPA for 6 trimesters

Academic Pin after you receive Academic Letter

The Dreaded FThe Dreaded FHow much does it really affect my GPA?

Woods B 3.00Phy Sci C- 1.67Band A- 3.67Health B- 2.67PE F 0.00

11.01

11.01 divided by 5 = 2.200

B 3.00C- 1.67A- 3.67B- 2.67C 2.00

13.01

13.01 divided by 5 = 2.602

If you fail a required course, it must be re-taken

Why should I worry about my Why should I worry about my GPA?GPA?

You’ll qualify for more “merit” based money for college(The higher the GPA, the more $$ you’ll receive)

You’ll be able to apply for more scholarships.(Sometimes you need to have a certain GPA just to apply)

It is part of the RAI formula.

Students need an RAI score of 245 to receive automatic admission to ISU, UNI, IOWA

So, whatSo, what’’s an RAI Score s an RAI Score again?again?

RegentRegent’’s Admission Index scores Admission Index score Regent Schools are ISU, UNI, IOWARegent Schools are ISU, UNI, IOWA Admission to ISU, UNI, IOWAAdmission to ISU, UNI, IOWA FormulaFormula

2 x ACT Composite2 x ACT Composite 1 x rank percentile1 x rank percentile 20 x GPA20 x GPA 5 x core courses (core course = 1 year or 2 5 x core courses (core course = 1 year or 2

trimesters in math, English, Social Studies, trimesters in math, English, Social Studies, Science and Foreign LanguageScience and Foreign Language

245 or higher is automatic admission245 or higher is automatic admission

LetLet’’s use our sample s use our sample transcript:transcript: 2 x 18 (ACT)2 x 18 (ACT)

1 x 41 (Rank %)1 x 41 (Rank %) 20 x 2.702 (GPA)20 x 2.702 (GPA) 5 x 18 (# of core courses)5 x 18 (# of core courses) Total = 221 Total = 221

Private collegeshave different

admissions requirements.Some are very selective;

some are not.

This student will not be automatically accepted into ISU, UNI or IOWA (needs a score of 245)This student may choose to attend a community college to receive a certificate, diploma or Associate’s degree. He/she may also choose to transfer to a 4 year college.

Post-secondary Post-secondary means:means:

““after” High Schoolafter” High School

Elementary = PrimaryElementary = PrimaryHigh School = Secondary High School = Secondary

Find the option that is Find the option that is best for you!best for you!

Community College (IowaCommunity College (Iowa’’s are s are excellent!)excellent!) 1 year program, 2 year program or 2 years, 1 year program, 2 year program or 2 years,

then transferthen transfer Four year collegeFour year college

Smaller private or ISU, UNI or IOWASmaller private or ISU, UNI or IOWA Out of state college/universityOut of state college/university

Do your research about admission Do your research about admission MilitaryMilitary

Can provide money for educationCan provide money for education DonDon’’t let a recruiter pressure you - Know what t let a recruiter pressure you - Know what

you are committing to before you commit!you are committing to before you commit! Might want to explore the options with ROTCMight want to explore the options with ROTC

Who might look at your Who might look at your Transcript?Transcript?

CollegesMilitaryEmployersScholarship Committees

Look at Look at youryour Transcript Transcript

•Set some goals•Grade point- every year•Final GPA•Rank every year•Final Rank

•Write them on your transcript•Keep this transcript as a reminder

Finish the year STRONG!Finish the year STRONG!

No Regrets