<p>I am seriously contemplating going to Community College, however I haven't a High School transcript any longer at all. I graduated High School quite some time ago over in Middle Tennessee and I earned my academic High School diploma over there and still have it in my possession. </p>
<p>However, the misfortune with the massive flooding which happened over in Middle Tennessee a while back, has resulted in my no longer having a High School transcript of any sort at all. This situation arose partially from the massive flooding as well as the manner in which the High School transcripts were stored on microfiche. </p>
<p>I no longer live anywhere near Middle Tennessee. But, I was able to e mail a very fair amount of people who are in a position of authority at the public school system from which I graduated. The bottom line is that the gentleman who is now the superintendent of schools has given me his word that he will write anything up attesting to the fact that I actually did earn an academic High School diploma, but there is just no way he is either able or comfortable with making any claims about my past academic history from so long ago. </p>
<p>I have not been able to find a Community College which will take someone without an academic High School transcript anywhere at all. So, I am wondering of the ethics behind creating one of my own, because I quite literally cannot understand what else to do at all.</p>
<p>He figures we know how to write transcripts, I suppose. </p>
<p>Try getting a GED, and your problems should be solved. Though I have to admit I am surprised no CC will take you if you are over a certain age and have no transcripts. I wonder if you have truly and methodically considered your options.</p>
<p>Let me attempt to expound upon this further and then y’all will understand why I put this on the “Homeschoolers” area of this web site. </p>
<p>Where I live now, you cannot go to Community College without a formal and proper academic High School transcript at all. And, I think it would be equally redundant as well as unethical to “re-do” High School to a fair extent because of that. </p>
<p>However. I have learned of the Independent Studies online classes as offered up by BYU, LSU, and MSU. Those all seem nice to me because they all have formal rules for having the tests proctored and everything. They are all also Universities which most folks have heard of in some fashion as well. I have also learned that there are some Community Colleges outside of the state in which I live which just do not care if someone has formal High School academic transcripts or not.</p>
<p>Now here is where I am confused as sin. If I were to start up on the Independent Studies online classes offered up by BYU (just for example) then how in blazes name can I transfer anything over to University or Community College without High School transcripts? </p>
<p>See what I mean? </p>
<p>Sorry for having bothered anyone, though. That was not my intention.</p>
It’s called “community” college - I’ve never heard of it requiring a HS transcript. In most cases I’m aware of, all you have to do is be an adult and take the CC’s placement tests. And I mean take - not pass - if you do poorly they just make you start with remedial stuff.</p>
<p>The state of Tennessee. I live in Western Tennessee now. The admissions rules are all the same because those are the rules of the Tennessee Board of Regents.</p>
<p>Here is the link to the Community College in question and their admissions requirements…</p>
<p>This web site was highly recommended to me, but I had no idea as to where to place this inquiry at all. Sorry. Not trying to disrespect anyone by any means or anything like that at all. How I figure it just as of right now is doing the Independent Studies courses through BYU (for example) would work out for me academically speaking. But what is puzzling to me is how to study really hard with all of that and then transfer to University or Community College without an academic High School transcript. </p>
<p>So, how do the homeschooled youngsters do it? I have read where some of them do a fair amount academically at High School and then sometimes move on up to University or Community College while still minors and oftentimes before even graduating High School, right? Can a grown adult who literally no longer has an academic High School transcript at all so something similar but maybe with all University level Independent Studies courses? </p>
<p>Quite frankly I did not know that anything would be so very difficult with all of this. A part of this is my fault because I graduated High School so long ago and just never gave any thought to something like the massive flooding which happened a while back playing any part in my future academic plans.</p>
<p>Go in and talk to them at the college. The easiest path would be getting a GRE, which would be considered “or Equivalent”. I also suspect the superintendents offer of a letter saying you did graduate would also work.</p>
I think anotherparent meant GED, and I agree that that should do the trick. So should taking their placement exams or the letter claiming graduation. You have to find the person willing to think about the situation, which can sometimes be difficult. I DON’T see any point in your redoing any part of high school - Community College is not supposed to keep people out. Talk to the admissions counselor, and if that fails, escalate.</p>
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In my son’s case, by showing his SAT scores. But Colorado doesn’t require a HS transcript, and he had not completed high school at the time.
Nope, not your fault. If the school really won’t let you in, they’re the ones at fault.</p>
<p>I did mean the GED. I have been helping my son navigate the joys of grad school admission, so my mind is there </p>
<p>Prepping for the GED might help you brush up on skills needed for school, but it is not a difficult test, especially for someone contemplating college.</p>
<p>go ahead…got the same trouble only worse…NO one will accept a student without transcripts…its a crazy college thing…my wife comes from china …they dont do hs transcripts…i found an example and edited it with, her grades…these were actually her grades she still had them…enter a guess as to the weight the course would receive and IM SUBMITTING THEM… they only want a piece of paper for their files…relax your not committing a sin</p>
<p>I was able to resolve my situation nicely. </p>
<p>The fellow who is currently the Superintendent of Schools over where I was raised communicated things with the Admissions Offices of the Community College quite nicely. This was all easier said than done, really. But he was quite the proper gentleman about things.</p>
<p>After a while I will be taking the COMPASS tests and the whole nine. I may or may not finagle a few CLEP tests along the way as well, because I have yet to learn the ethics behind doing that during the summer time break and stuff. As a Quaker I take the ethics behind schooling very seriously because that is part of the teachings of my very faith.</p>
<p>I am posting my follow up for one reason. That reason being that in this life no one knows what can actually really happen after your graduate High School. Some folks learn a trade while at school, like I did. Some folks take a bit of time off before going to University. And some folks even go to University right after graduating school. </p>
<p>Whatever your situation may be. It is an awfully good idea to obtain your formal High School transcript and maybe just keep it in your safe deposit box or what have you to be on the safe side. Trust me on this!</p>
<p>I thank you all for the responses made on this thread and good day to all of you:)</p>
<p>ssimyram: Yay! It’s great things got solved out. Even though I haven’t posted anything on this thread, I was still concerned about your story. Totally cool that everythings well now.</p>
<p>Thanks for the update - I’m glad it worked out.</p>
<p>As far as the ethics of summer Clep tests, I’m not sure I understand the question. Clep tests are totally ethical. If the school doesn’t care, the tests won’t hurt, but they are in no conceivable way cheating.</p>
<p>Agree with GeekMom63.
Just call the college and ask about CLEPs. Most colleges accept them so it is a simple matter to find out how they handle accepting CLEPs. They are a terrific way to save on college costs.</p>
<p>You should go to the Tennessee Dept of Education or Board of Regents. I am sure they are aware of the flooding situation and the damage that was caused, and this could be a problem for others as well so they will need to determine how to handle it. If the school lost all of the information for the graduates they are responsible for going to the Board and figuring out what to do in a way that is agreeable to the state and the state colleges and universities for future admissions. Most Community Colleges do require a transcript but if it is not available and the Tennessee Dept of Ed etc has declared this to be a legitimate reason then you should be exempt from producting it. They won’t usually take a transcript from you any way as it has to be official and that usually means coming from the school, unless you were homeschooled and then the parent signs off on the official transcript or “principal” of an umbrella school. If you go to an online program they will provide the transcripts. This is not a problem that you can solve on your own, you need to get the State board involved. Good luck.</p>
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