<p>I am very confused about sending transcripts. Does my counselor just put my grades into the school report, or do I have to send them with my application? If you send them do you do it ahead of time or wait until it's requested? Do you need to wait for your fall grades on your application? </p>
<p>Generally the counselor uploads transcripts with the school report. A few high schools send transcripts separately. In any event it needs to be an official transcript. If you send it, be sure it’s in a sealed envelope with a stamp or signature across the flap. If not sent with the school report, transcripts should be sent around the same time the application is submitted. If your fall grades aren’t in at that time, your counselor should later complete the Mid Year report which includes your fall grades (as soon as possible after those grades are in).</p>