How to Request a Transcript

Class of 2026

Where is my transcript?

You can find your unofficial transcript by accessing the student portal on Aspen/X2. Please take a few moments to look it over carefully, check for errors, and think about what you need to accomplish this year to fulfill your graduation requirements.

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Your school counselor is here to support you. We will also review your transcript and remaining graduation requirements. 

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However, it is your responsibility to let us know right away if you see any errors on your transcript. It is essential that your transcript be accurate because it will be sent to colleges and professional organizations.

Students applying to two-year and four-year schools need FHS to send their official transcripts as part of their application.

BEFORE you request your transcript �(more detailed step-by-step on the next slide):

• Create an account at www.commonapp.org
• Add 1+ college(s) to your “My Colleges” on Common App
• Add your start month/year at FHS under the “Education” section on Common App
• Electronically sign the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)” on www.commonapp.org
• This step authorizes FHS to share your transcript and letters of recommendations with colleges

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Education Section on www.commonapp.org

• Add Framingham High School as your “Current or Most Recent School”
• Date of Entry: August 2022
• Filling in these two

pieces is enough

to sign the FERPA

agreement

Signing the FERPA agreement on Common App

Signing the FERPA Agreement

Step 1: Add any college to your list through the “College Search” tab

Note: You can add any college here even if you’re not going to apply to that school. This will probably be true for some of you that do not have schools who use the Common Application. You can always add one to sign the FERPA and add as many schools as you need later!

Signing the FERPA Agreement

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Add any college to your list through the “College Search” tab

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Note: You can add any college here even if you’re not going to apply to that school. This will probably be true for some of you that do not have schools who use the Common Application. You can always add one to sign the FERPA and add as many schools as you need later!

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Signing the FERPA Agreement

Step 3: On the “My Colleges” Tab, click on your college and then click on “Recommenders and FERPA. After that, click “Release Authorization”

Signing the FERPA Agreement

“Releasing Authorization” means that Framingham High School can send your colleges your Transcript and your Letters of Recommendation.

Check off the box that says “I have fully read and understand the FERPA Release Authorization Explanation Above” and click continue.

Signing the FERPA Agreement

• Check off the first box to release your records to colleges.
• Waive your rights to review your letters of recommendations. Colleges prefer students check this off to give your application credibility to admissions officers.

Electronically Sign, Date and hit Submit

Now your screen should look like this:

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Linking CommonApp and SchooLinks

FHS sends your transcripts and letters of recommendation (teacher(s) and school counselor letters) through SchooLinks, so Common App and SchooLinks need to be linked to ensure all the information ends up in one place.

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*The next two slides explain how to link your SchooLinks and Common App accounts

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Step 1a: Login to SchooLinks (https://app.schoolinks.com/) �Step 1b: Fill out the Personal Details information

Hit “Next”

Step 2: Complete fee waiver eligibility information

Hit “Next”

Step 3: Complete the FERPA waiver

Hit “Next”

What is FERPA?

• FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act.
• More information about FERPA can be found here.

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Step 4: Login to Common App

Once your FERPA waiver has been signed and waived, you can click “Log in →” to Common App on the left hand side, which will link your Common App and SchooLinks accounts.

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If done correctly, it will say CONNECTED next to Common App.

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BEFORE you request your transcript....

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• Do you need a letter of recommendation from your school counselor?
• This is typically listed in the Admissions section of a college’s website
• If so, fill out the “Student Information Packet” found in your counseling office and then make an appointment with your school counselor
• You must meet with your counselor at least 15 SCHOOL DAYS before your earliest application deadline (see exact dates on the next slide)

You’re ready to request that your transcript to be sent to colleges!

• Sign-off on the top that you completed the earlier steps of matching your Common App and SchooLinksAccount, completing the FERPA and meeting with your counselor about your letters
• Fill in the names of your colleges
• Some schools, such as UMass, have many campuses (ex: Amherst, Dartmouth, Lowell, Boston). Please indicate to which campus you are applying!
• Indicate whether you will be applying via the CommonApp, your college’s website, Coalition app
• Indicate the type of admissions application (ex: Regular Decision, Early Action, etc.)

-FIND YOUR COUNSELOR BELOW-

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Gold House:

Ms. Khazai's students

Mr. Childs’s students

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Green House:

Ms. Bergeron’s students

Mr. Walcek's students

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Blue House:

Ms. Donovan’s students

Mr. Burrill’s students

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Silver House:

Ms. DeSimone’s students

Ms. Monaco’s students

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Ms. Borr’s students

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know if I need a Letter of Recommendation from my counselor?

You can find this information on the Admissions page of each school’s website. If it does not list “Counselor Letter of Recommendation” or “Secondary School Report” as part of the application, then you do not need a letter from your counselor. Schools do not want extra letters, so do not send one if they do not require it. �

2. What if the four-year college(s) to which I am applying to do not use Common App for their application, or I choose to use the application on the school’s website? Do I still need to complete all these steps?

Yes, you still need to do all of this and create a CommonApp account, even if you are not applying through CommonApp. You can use any school to fill out the education section, even if you don’t plan to apply there. After CommonApp and SchooLinks are matched, you can proceed to apply via the school’s website.

Frequently Asked Questions

3. I know I am only applying to Community College. Do I still need to do this?

You still need to fill out the transcript request form to make sure your final transcript is sent to your community college of choice. You do not have to match CommonApp and SchooLinks by creating a CommonApp account.�

4. My CommonApp account says that FHS did not send my transcripts and it is well past my deadline! My college is emailing me! What should I do?

99% of the time, the college has already received your transcript from FHS. It often takes colleges a minimum of one to two weeks to recognize what they have received and update their systems. With any concerns, you should call the admissions office of the college directly to confirm submission of your materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

5. I sent my transcript before Term 1 grades were out and now some of my colleges are requesting my Term 1 grades. What should I do?

Term 1 Grades will automatically be sent to schools when available. This does not include teacher comments or midterm exam grades.�

6. What about my Midyear grades? Will they be sent?

Your midyear grades (Term 1 and Term 2) will be automatically sent when they become available in February. This does not include teacher comments or midterm exam grades.

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Need help with creating a CommonApp, linking your accounts, or submitting your transcript?

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Come visit the College & Career Center (K002) to see Ms. Granville!