<p>Like- pages 1/2 of my transcript are grades and extracurriculars.</p>
<p>Should I add pages 3+4 which would be detailed course descriptions and information about my teachers? </p>
<p>I'm not sure if it would help me, because my math + science was taught by a PhD who also teaches hard-science at unis, or if it would hurt by making my transcript too long and possibly irrelevant. </p>
<p>Is it best to add this, or only provide upon request?</p>
<p>You might consider calling or emailing the admissions office and asking.</p>
<p>When I called one of my D’s school choices, I was told they would like to see <em>anything</em> that put a student, homeschooled or not, into the best possible light. I opted to send a one paged course description for each of her high school classes. It made for a big application packet, and I sent it to each of the schools where she applied. In D’s case, I believe it was advantageous.</p>
<p>When my son applied to colleges, he had the usual 2 page transcript, listing all classes, grades, extracurriculars, volunteer experience, testing, etc. Separately, I submitted a ten page document with course descriptions for each course. I listed a brief summary of what was covered, the texts and resources used and how I graded it. (Very basic–something like Class Discussion 20% Essays 30% Research Paper 25% Tests 25%) He had a TON of high school classes, ten or so a year so that made it pretty long.</p>
<p>I created the course description in various ways. If we pretty much followed a text, I could use the table of contents. If it was a packaged curriculum, I’d use the summary on the website. If it was self-created, I could google other similar courses at colleges or high schools and refit their course descriptions to fit our course or inspire me to describe ours.</p>
<p>I think this can only be an asset. Even if a school doesn’t look at it, you will be amazed at how great it makes YOU feel about the high school education!</p>