Academic Transcript
Of all the factors considered in the college application process,
the high school transcript is the one that carries the most weight
Your TRANSCRIPT is the most important piece of your application.
Check your TRANSCRIPT for name, address, birth date for accuracy.
Check your TRANSCRIPT for accurate grades, courses.
Check your TRANSCRIPT for accurate GPA and credits earned.
Review your Senior Year courses.
Transcript requests will be sent immediately after Labor Day
Each college determines the way in which they want to receive your transcript
Initial Transcript: Transcript with grades for all semesters completed when you apply (usually through junior year if you apply in fall of senior year).
Mid-Year Transcript: Transcript with first semester senior year grades.
Final Transcript: Transcript with all senior year grades and proof of graduation.
Unofficial Transcript: Transcript that a student can download and send on their own. This is not sent from a school official but is still accepted for scholarships and some college admissions.
Sending Transcripts
Parchment Instructions
Follow these instructions to create your Parchment account, request transcripts and monitor when transcripts are sent/received by a college.
Click here to register for Parchment and request your transcripts
Click here for a full list of Parchment Quick bytes instructional videos.
Quick bytes: Learner Account Creation
Quick Byte: How To Order Transcripts
Quick bytes: How learners can add or edit their email addresses on their account
How to Print Your Unofficial Transcript
Unofficial transcripts are often accepted for scholarships and admission at some colleges.
To access your unofficial transcript:
Log into your IC account (using the link in Quick Links (not the app).
Select “Print Transcript” on bottom left of screen.
Click here for a video by Gia Callesen, BGHS Counselor for steps on checking your unofficial transcript.
Please check your transcript for:
correct spelling of name, correct address and correct birthdate
correct courses and grades freshman - junior year
correct GPA and credits earned
review senior year courses in progress