How to Send High School Transcripts Electronically
Sending a high school transcript with a college application has been the usual way students get information from one school to another. However, with Internet security being continually updated, many schools are foregoing a paper transcript and requesting one be sent electronically.
Some states are now providing this option for all public schools, finding it saves paper, time and money when hundreds of students graduate each spring and request their records to be transferred.
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Instructions
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Verify that the college to which you are applying will request or accept an electronic transcript; most schools have stringent application rules that must be followed completely, or your application will be rejected.
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Ask your high school if it has the capability of sending your transcript electronically. Many schools are now offering this service, using an outside source to safely transfer the sensitive material electronically from the high school's records to the college that is requesting the transcript. Find out if there is a fee for this service that will be charged to you or your parents, and properly fill out any application form that is required.
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Send your transcript as an email attachment to a specific person working with you at the college registrar's office. You can do this by scanning it onto your computer and forwarding it to the proper individual. You will need to get permission for this option first; many colleges prefer the transcript be mailed to avoid possible viruses being introduced to their computer system.
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Tips & Warnings
If your high school does not offer this service, consider requesting that the administrator look into adding it as a cost-saving measure.
Your college may still request a formal paper transcript, even after receiving one electronically. Make sure you follow up with this to avoid delays to your acceptance.
