Transcript Requests for Current Students
Class of 2024: SchooLinks, Transcript Requests & College Application Processing
Requesting Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation & Supporting Documents in SchooLinks
Requesting transcripts and other supporting application documents in SchooLinks is a simple process. Please follow the instructions in this linked document or watch the short demo video for the SchooLinks College Application Manager. Please note: transcripts will not be available until after Senior Application Night which is scheduled for Thursday, August 31, 2023. Students will have access to the College Application Manager in SchooLinks in early August.
-College Application Manager Quick Start (docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tYq5kZOEFLZh2RMffeL7raI2qKwnUE9XecYQ32fvbtA/edit?usp=sharing)
-College Application Manager Detailed Instructions (docs.google.com/presentation/d/142m15U42lBVfYlXPQi8wM3UTUePwu9ruVXh61NW4GY4/edit?usp=sharing)
-College Application Manager Demo Video (youtu.be/fwJ_F22DCrE)
-It is strongly recommended that students meet with their school counselor prior to submitting transcript requests. Most colleges require a school report in addition to the official transcript. The school report may require personal student information not on file with the school.
How does SchooLinks work if my student uses Common App for college applications?
A few notes about the Common App linkage for students who have already started the process in Common App. Once students link their accounts per the video above, the following will happen.
How should students approach requesting letters of recommendation?
Counselors always encourage students to do the following:
Where can students receive assistance with the College Application Process?
School counselors will be reaching out to students to schedule individual senior meetings throughout the months of September and October. Students are encouraged to reach out to their counselors if they have time sensitive questions or would like to schedule a senior meeting earlier in the school year. Counselors visited every senior English classes at the start of the school year to provide students with information and instructions on the college application process. Students also have the opportunity to attend college application workshops every Wednesday in September during Tribe Time.
In Person and Virtual College Visits will be made available through SchooLinks. Students will be able to sign up for these events during non-instructional periods during the school day. If a student needs to miss class to meet with a specific college, they should prearrange that visit with their teacher.
Additional resources will be posted throughout the year on the Waubonsie Valley Counseling Department website (https://wvhscounseling.weebly.com/), and through social media. Follow @WVCounselors on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/wvhsguidance
Requesting Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation & Supporting Documents in SchooLinks
Requesting transcripts and other supporting application documents in SchooLinks is a simple process. Please follow the instructions in this linked document or watch the short demo video for the SchooLinks College Application Manager. Please note: transcripts will not be available until after Senior Application Night which is scheduled for Thursday, August 31, 2023. Students will have access to the College Application Manager in SchooLinks in early August.
-College Application Manager Quick Start (docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tYq5kZOEFLZh2RMffeL7raI2qKwnUE9XecYQ32fvbtA/edit?usp=sharing)
-College Application Manager Detailed Instructions (docs.google.com/presentation/d/142m15U42lBVfYlXPQi8wM3UTUePwu9ruVXh61NW4GY4/edit?usp=sharing)
-College Application Manager Demo Video (youtu.be/fwJ_F22DCrE)
-It is strongly recommended that students meet with their school counselor prior to submitting transcript requests. Most colleges require a school report in addition to the official transcript. The school report may require personal student information not on file with the school.
How does SchooLinks work if my student uses Common App for college applications?
- SchooLinks integrates with Common App. All recommendations requests are fulfilled in SchooLinks - even Common App Counselor/Teacher evaluations.
- Students will need to link their SchooLinks and Common App accounts.
- Linking Common App to SchooLinks for Students (3min Tutorial Video)
- Students will need to complete essays and personal statements in Common App, but all transcript and letter of recommendation requests will be done through SchooLinks.
A few notes about the Common App linkage for students who have already started the process in Common App. Once students link their accounts per the video above, the following will happen.
- SchooLinks will immediately sync their College List from Common App into SchooLinks.
- All completed evaluations would be shown as completed on SchooLinks.
- All outstanding evaluations that have been requested will be shown as "Awaiting Submission" in SchooLinks.
- Recommenders will complete these in SchooLinks.
- Recommenders will be emailed to complete in SchooLinks as if the student just requested it.
- Recommendation and application status will update in real time in SchooLinks. Students can visually see when the school has submitted their application materials.
How should students approach requesting letters of recommendation?
Counselors always encourage students to do the following:
- Check to see if the schools to which they are applying require letters of recommendation. We discourage students from asking for letters that are not required.
- The Waubonsie Valley Counseling Department believes that it is best to request letters in person, not simply send teachers links to requests. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to have a face-to-face conversation with the staff member they are requesting the letter from. If a student is unable to meet with the staff member in person, we are asking students to reach out and directly request a letter through a polite and professional e-mail, kindly asking teachers if they would be willing to write on their behalf.
- Students are encouraged to fill out their “Profile” in SchooLinks and fill out the Letter of Rec Profile sheet on the counseling department website. (Fillable Google Doc or Printable PDF)
- Students should plan to give recommenders a minimum of 10 business days notice when requesting a letter of recommendation, preferably longer. A teacher may not have the opportunity to write an authentic and meaningful letter of recommendation if they are not given enough notice.
Where can students receive assistance with the College Application Process?
School counselors will be reaching out to students to schedule individual senior meetings throughout the months of September and October. Students are encouraged to reach out to their counselors if they have time sensitive questions or would like to schedule a senior meeting earlier in the school year. Counselors visited every senior English classes at the start of the school year to provide students with information and instructions on the college application process. Students also have the opportunity to attend college application workshops every Wednesday in September during Tribe Time.
In Person and Virtual College Visits will be made available through SchooLinks. Students will be able to sign up for these events during non-instructional periods during the school day. If a student needs to miss class to meet with a specific college, they should prearrange that visit with their teacher.
Additional resources will be posted throughout the year on the Waubonsie Valley Counseling Department website (https://wvhscounseling.weebly.com/), and through social media. Follow @WVCounselors on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/wvhsguidance
