Transcript Requests
Transcript requests should be completed online.
What is needed? An email address and a credit card for payment (payment needed only for some institutions).
What information do you need to provide? Name, birth date, gender, graduating class and school are all we need to send your transcript. You may put your Student ID and SS # if you have them, but neither is necessary.
How it works. Parchment sends transcripts to receiving institutions when your high school approves the order and uploads the transcript records to Parchment. This usually takes from one to three business days. Parchment will notify the student, via email, as soon as the school has made the student's records available to Parchment. Parchment sends electronic transcripts immediately. Mailed transcripts are typically sent within one business day. If your transcript is mailed, we can confirm that it was sent, but cannot confirm delivery.
Steps to Request an Official Transcript
Common Application - Instructions for Students
Initially, you are required to create an account at www.commonapp.org and record your Common Application ID. It is important to maintain this information for use later. This will insure your transcript is delivered to the correct destination.
Utilize the School Forms section of the Common App Online to invite your counselor to be a recommender. This will trigger an email message to the counselor, providing instructions on submitting school forms online. Confirm with the counselor of an intention to submit school forms online.
Sending ACT & SAT Scores to Colleges
ACT and SAT scores MUST be sent directly from the testing agency (either www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com) to each college.