1. Requesting Transcripts through Family Connection on Naviance Swampscott High School Guidance Department

2. In order for students to request transcripts they need to log in to the Family Connection website (a link is provided on the SHS guidance website.) After successfully logging in, tabs appear at the top of the screen. Click on the “COLLEGES” tab. Next, click on “colleges I’m applying to”. The first time you log in, you will see the privacy notice for common application (above). We ask that you “DO waive” your right to see your recommendation. Next, check the box to authorize us to send your records.

3. Next, if you haven’t already, you must create a Common Application account through www.commonapp.org. Enter your Common App user name and password (see below) and press “submit”.www.commonapp.org

4. Once you have completed these steps, you can now click “transcripts” on the left hand side of the page. Then click on “colleges I’m applying to”. You will need to determine what type of application you are submitting (application types are briefly explained below): REGULAR DECISION: apply by the regular deadline date and will receive notification of admissions based on how that college processes applications ROLLING: colleges process the application as soon as it is complete PRIORITY: often colleges will have a priority date for scholarships and other benefits. EARLY DECISION: apply by an early deadline date, and if accepted (usually by Jan 1) students are legally bound to attend EARLY ACTION: apply by an early deadline date, the college will notify you of acceptance early (on or before Jan 1) you are not obligated to attend

5. Next pick the college(s) you are applying to (you can do this several ways) - click on the blue “lookup” text next to the box and choose a college from the “college picker” list or - search by the name of the college, or the state or the country The Guidance Department does NOT send test scores, colleges request that they be sent directly from College Board. Please allow enough time for your deadlines.

6. You can continue to request additional transcripts by following the same procedure in each of the fields available. When you are ready to order transcripts, simply click the “Request transcript” box. Please note that transcripts MUST be requested AT LEAST 3 weeks prior to the application deadline When you go back to the “Colleges I’m applying to” menu you will be able to check on the status of your applications (see above), the date it was mailed is the (postmark) transmission date. You should give some time for the college to process the transcript within their system (generally 2-4 weeks)