<p>I feel awfully silly asking this question since this isn't my first child going to college, but I've been checking with the schools my daughter still has 'running' in the list to see if any require mid-year grades. After visiting all the websites, I only found one that specifically says they want a mid-year school report. However, two state they want 'senior year grade report'; am I foolish for assuming 'senior year grade report' only means end of the senior year?</p>
<p>I also found many of the websites for the schools on my daughter's "short list" to be unclear on this issue. We ended up sending emails to the admissions office of each school setting out the marking period dates for her high school and asking the schools what they specifically wanted. All of her schools replied and several responses were different from what we had assumed from the website. Simply put, it's better to ask than to guess.</p>
<p>I think it is best to ask each school individually, if unsure. My S received requests for mid-year and end of year grades along with his acceptance letters.</p>
<p>All colleges want end of year transcripts because acceptances are conditional on successful completion of senior year classes. However, not all colleges require mid-year reports so, as said above, check with the schools to which your D has applied regarding mid-years.</p>
<p>Yes, schools definitely all want the end of year transcripts for the reasons AlwaysAMom just stated. </p>
<p>I agree to check with each school on my midyear grade reports and don't rely on websites for that information. However, if you look at the entire application, it usually comes with all the required forms. For instance, it will have the school guidance counselor report form and the requisite number of teacher recommendation forms required for that school. As part of the application, many schools have the "mid year grade report" form as well. A student should gather up all these required mid year forms from all their colleges that have such forms and give a packet to their guidance counselor to file as soon as midyear grades (or second marking period grades) come out at their school. Of course, with any doubt, check with each college's office by phone. Many schools want that mid year report to see if seniors are maintaining (or improving) their scholastic record. In fact, a downward trend senior year is not a good thing. This is the time of year to take care of this, or have it ready to go for guidance counselors if grades are not yet out at your HS.</p>
<p>I also recommend that if a student did particularly well in the first semester, go ahead and send them in if he/she has not already been academically accepted. Every little bit helps!</p>