1. TRANSCRIPTS & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTS

2. GUIDE TO ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS WITH PARCHMENT What Types of Transcripts Can I Request? Paper or Electronic A fee of $2.00 applies to all paper transcript requests via Parchment. Academic Organizations Colleges, NCAA, Common App NCAA transcript requests will not be processed until a parent release form has been submitted – see Karen Lange in the Main Office. Other Organizations/Other Individuals Military institutions, specific individuals at a college (ex. Honors program), employers, scholarships, sorority/fraternity applications Yourself (unofficial) Students/parents also have access to unofficial transcripts via Home Access and Student Access Centers. This is the fastest way to access your unofficial transcript when self-reporting courses/grades to colleges.

3. GUIDE TO ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS WITH PARCHMENT What are the benefits of using Parchment? Track your order status Follow your transcript electronically from Chattahoochee to its destination Send to any destination world-wide (fee may apply) Offers overnight delivery (fee will apply) Send electronically to most destinations for free Payment and refunds The amount you pay for a transcript to be sent from your school to a destination depends on many factors, including where you are sending it. When you place your order, you will be presented with a screen showing you the exact amount. Parchment accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

4. SIMPLE: 3 STEP TRANSCRIPTS Step 1: Register Go to www.parchment.com and sign up manuallywww.parchment.com You DO NOT need a registration code Complete the registration form Under 18? Register with a parent Step 2: Order/Request Click “Transcripts” Select a destination Submit payment (if necessary) Wait for confirmation Step 3: Track Log in to your Parchment account Click “Transcripts” Click “Order History”

5. WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT ARE YOU? Student Type 1: College Requires Official Transcript ONLY Step 1: Visit www.parchment.com and create an account.www.parchment.com Step 2: Associate yourself with Chattahoochee High School when Parchment asks “Where would you like your transcript sent from.” Step 3: Request your transcript be sent to your college. NOTE: When self-reporting courses/grades to colleges, download/view your transcript from Home Access Center or Student Access Center. This is the fastest way to access your unofficial transcript.

6. WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT ARE YOU? Student Type 2: Common Application Students ONLY Step 1: Create your Common Application account. Step 2: Invite your School Counselor as a recommender. Step 3: Complete your Senior Profile (download from the Counseling website or pick up a hard copy in the Counseling Office). Step 7: Visit Mrs. Jensen in the Counseling Office to complete your Letter of Recommendation Request Card. Attach your Senior Profile and any forms your Counselor needs to complete to the request card. NOTE: We will not accept your request without these attached documents.

7. WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT ARE YOU? Student Type 3: College Requires Official Transcript & Letter of Recommendation Step 1: Visit www.parchment.com and create an account.www.parchment.com Step 2: Associate yourself with Chattahoochee High School when Parchment asks “Where would you like your transcript sent from.” Step 3: Request your transcript be sent to your college. Step 4: Complete your Senior Profile (download from the Counseling website or pick up a hard copy in the Counseling Office). Step 5: Visit Mrs. Jensen in the Counseling Office to complete your Letter of Recommendation Request Card. Attach your Senior Profile and any forms your Counselor needs to complete to the request card. NOTE: We will not accept your request without these attached documents. ***NOTE: For UGA only, students must submit their application online before requesting their transcript and letter of recommendation! Counselors are unable to access UGA’s recommendation form if students have not yet applied. It takes a few days for your application to show up in UGA’s system before your Counselor can complete your recommendation.***

8. COLLEGE DEADLINES AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS IMPORTANT: Please submit your Transcript / Letter of Recommendation requests at least 10 School Days prior to the college’s deadline. Keep this in mind especially when college/scholarship deadlines occur right before/after weekends and holidays! What if I Don’t Want to Use Parchment? Official Paper Transcripts issued from CHS are $3.00. Please visit Mrs. Jensen in the Counseling Office if you would like to request a paper copy of your transcript issued from Chattahoochee.

9. QUESTIONS? THIS PRESENTATION AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PARCHMENT HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE WEBSITE UNDER “STUDENT RESOURCES”