1. Howard High School’s College Transcript Process Nicola Hildreth School Counselor nicola_hildreth@hcpss.org 410-313-2871 Nicola Hildreth School Counselor nicola_hildreth@hcpss.org 410-313-2871

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3. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010 Why is this College Transcript Process necessary? Critical: Senior and his/her parent(s) review the packets Ask or meet with student’s counselor if there are any questions. Complete packets in a timely manner abiding by the due dates. Why is this College Transcript Process necessary? Critical: Senior and his/her parent(s) review the packets Ask or meet with student’s counselor if there are any questions. Complete packets in a timely manner abiding by the due dates.

4. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010  Step 1- call, write, or use the Internet to request or download & print your college applications.  Pay particular attention to mailing instructions, required recommendations, etc.  Note due dates & allow at least 30 school days for processing the Transcript Packet.  Step 1- call, write, or use the Internet to request or download & print your college applications.  Pay particular attention to mailing instructions, required recommendations, etc.  Note due dates & allow at least 30 school days for processing the Transcript Packet.

5. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010  Step 2- Submit the following completed Transcript Packet Request items to the registrar: Check Off List:  A signed Transcript Request/Release of Info. form (pg. 4)  A Student Resume (suggested format pg. 5)  A completed Counselor Input Form (pg. 6)  A completed Parent Questionnaire (pg. 7)  Any Secondary School Report Forms/Counselor Recommendations.  A signed waiver form (pg. 8)  $4.00 for each transcript packet requested (cash or check payable to HHS)  A large addressed envelope, for each school, with three stamps per envelope.  Step 2- Submit the following completed Transcript Packet Request items to the registrar: Check Off List:  A signed Transcript Request/Release of Info. form (pg. 4)  A Student Resume (suggested format pg. 5)  A completed Counselor Input Form (pg. 6)  A completed Parent Questionnaire (pg. 7)  Any Secondary School Report Forms/Counselor Recommendations.  A signed waiver form (pg. 8)  $4.00 for each transcript packet requested (cash or check payable to HHS)  A large addressed envelope, for each school, with three stamps per envelope.

6. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010  Step 3- What will we mail? A certified copy of your high school transcript (will include weighted & unweighted GPA) A copy of your senior schedule A copy of the Howard High School Profile A copy of your Student Academic Resume All teacher/counselor letters of recommendation & secondary school report forms.  Step 3- What will we mail? A certified copy of your high school transcript (will include weighted & unweighted GPA) A copy of your senior schedule A copy of the Howard High School Profile A copy of your Student Academic Resume All teacher/counselor letters of recommendation & secondary school report forms.

7. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010 Allow 30 school days for Transcript Packets to be processed and ready. ONLY COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PACKETS CAN BE ACCEPTED! Allow 30 school days for Transcript Packets to be processed and ready. ONLY COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST PACKETS CAN BE ACCEPTED!

8. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010 Let’s REVIEW the packet! Page 4- Transcript Request Form Page 5- Student Academic Resume Page 6- Counselor Input Form Page 7- Parent Questionnaire (optional) Page 8- Waiver Form to see Recommendations Let’s REVIEW the packet! Page 4- Transcript Request Form Page 5- Student Academic Resume Page 6- Counselor Input Form Page 7- Parent Questionnaire (optional) Page 8- Waiver Form to see Recommendations

9. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010 A few words from Ms. Karen Surdu, Transcript Packet Specialist

10. Teacher Recommendation Packet Class of 2010 Teachers require 30 school days to complete letters of recommendation! Step 1- Packet contains 2 Teacher Recommendation Request forms. Step 2- Teachers will give their recommendations to the Registrar. Teachers require 30 school days to complete letters of recommendation! Step 1- Packet contains 2 Teacher Recommendation Request forms. Step 2- Teachers will give their recommendations to the Registrar.

11. Teacher Recommendation Packet Class of 2010 Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 1.Students carefully select a maximum of 2 teachers from whom to request recommendations. Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 1.Students carefully select a maximum of 2 teachers from whom to request recommendations.

12. Teacher Recommendation Packet Class of 2010 Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 2. Request for letters of recommendation should be typed by the students in formal business letter format and include: Your formal name Social Security number (recommended, but optional) The schools to which you are planning to apply The date you are making the request The date the recommendation is needed Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 2. Request for letters of recommendation should be typed by the students in formal business letter format and include: Your formal name Social Security number (recommended, but optional) The schools to which you are planning to apply The date you are making the request The date the recommendation is needed

13. Teacher Recommendation Packet Class of 2009 Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 3. Copies of your Resume, and a Student Input Form must accompany each request letter. 4. Once they have agreed to write the recommendation, teachers require 30 school days to complete the letter of recommendation. Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 3. Copies of your Resume, and a Student Input Form must accompany each request letter. 4. Once they have agreed to write the recommendation, teachers require 30 school days to complete the letter of recommendation.

14. Teacher Recommendation Packet Class of 2010 Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 5. The teacher will submit completed letters of recommendation to the Registrar. Teacher Letters of Recommendation Process 5. The teacher will submit completed letters of recommendation to the Registrar.

15. Teacher Recommendation Packet Class of 2010 Let’s REVIEW the Packet! Page 2- Sample Request for Teacher Recommendation Letter Page 3- Student Input Form Page 4- Student Input Form Let’s REVIEW the Packet! Page 2- Sample Request for Teacher Recommendation Letter Page 3- Student Input Form Page 4- Student Input Form

16. Transcript Request Packet Class of 2010 Mid-Year Reports and Final Transcripts Provide the Registrar with a stamped, addressed, business envelope and any additional counselor forms for each school requiring a mid-year report at the beginning of February. Provide the Registrar with a stamped, business envelope and any additional counselor forms for each school requiring a Final Transcript at the beginning of May. These reports will be mailed from Howard at no charge. Mid-Year Reports and Final Transcripts Provide the Registrar with a stamped, addressed, business envelope and any additional counselor forms for each school requiring a mid-year report at the beginning of February. Provide the Registrar with a stamped, business envelope and any additional counselor forms for each school requiring a Final Transcript at the beginning of May. These reports will be mailed from Howard at no charge.

17. Howard High School College Transcript Process Class of 2010 QUESTIONS?