High School Transcript What will yours look like your senior year??

Official HS Record Tri by Tri Tri by Tri Year by Year Year by Year Grade points & credits Grade points & credits 2.0 = C 2.33 = C+ 2.5 =C+/B- 2.0 = C 2.33 = C+ 2.5 =C+/B = B- 3.0 = B 2.67 = B- 3.0 = B Easier to improve when there are fewer credits/gradepoints Easier to improve when there are fewer credits/gradepoints Don’t wait until Don’t wait until senior year senior year

Class Rank Class Rank Example: 73/123 (41%) Example: 73/123 (41%) 50% is the middle of the class 50% is the middle of the class ACT score on transcript ACT score on transcript COMPASS can be too COMPASS can be too Transcripts are sent with most applications Transcripts are sent with most applications Sometimes colleges have you “self report” your grades Sometimes colleges have you “self report” your grades Final Transcript is always sent later Final Transcript is always sent later Challenging coursework Challenging coursework with a lower GPA is better for you than easy coursework with a higher GPA. with a lower GPA is better for you than easy coursework with a higher GPA.

How to figure a GPA Grade points divided by number of credits Int. Math 1 B3.00 pts. 9th English C pts. US HistoryA-3.67 pts. Earth ScienceB-2.67 pts. Art FoundA4.00 pts divided by 5 credits = GPA GPA ’ s are not rounded up - exact number

How do I get on the Honor 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 F How much does it really affect my GPA? Woods B3.00 Phy SciC-1.67 BandA-3.67 HealthB-2.67 PEF divided by 5 = B3.00 C-1.67 A-3.67 B-2.67 C divided by 5 = If you fail a required course, it must be re-taken

Why should I worry about my 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, what’s an RAI Score again? Regent’s Admission Index score Regent’s Admission Index score Regent Schools are ISU, UNI, IOWA Regent Schools are ISU, UNI, IOWA Admission to ISU, UNI, IOWA Admission to ISU, UNI, IOWA Formula Formula 2 x ACT Composite 2 x ACT Composite 1 x rank percentile 1 x rank percentile 20 x GPA 20 x GPA 5 x core courses (core course = 1 year or 2 trimesters in math, English, Social Studies, Science and Foreign Language 5 x core courses (core course = 1 year or 2 trimesters in math, English, Social Studies, Science and Foreign Language 245 or higher is automatic admission 245 or higher is automatic admission

Let’s use our sample transcript: 2 x 18 (ACT) 2 x 18 (ACT) 1 x 41 (Rank %) 1 x 41 (Rank %) 20 x (GPA) 20 x (GPA) 5 x 18 (# of core courses) 5 x 18 (# of core courses) Total = 221 Total = 221 Private colleges have 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 means: “after” High School Elementary = Primary High School = Secondary

Find the option that is best for you! Community College (Iowa’s are excellent!) Community College (Iowa’s are excellent!) 1 year program, 2 year program or 2 years, then transfer 1 year program, 2 year program or 2 years, then transfer Four year college Four year college Smaller private or ISU, UNI or IOWA Smaller private or ISU, UNI or IOWA Out of state college/university Out of state college/university Do your research about admission Do your research about admission Military Military Can provide money for education Can provide money for education Don’t let a recruiter pressure you - Know what you are committing to before you commit! Don’t let a recruiter pressure you - Know what you are committing to before you commit! Might want to explore the options with ROTC Might want to explore the options with ROTC

Who might look at your Transcript? Colleges Military Employers Scholarship Committees

Look at your 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! No Regrets