| I want to share a secret with you, and it is probably | | | | Now, how do you get your high school transcript? |
| the biggest secret of the adult world; no matter how | | | | Your high school keeps records going back decades, |
| much you study or how well you do in school, most | | | | and the nice thing is that for many, high school |
| employers will only care about the fact that you | | | | transcripts are free. The only cost involved might be a |
| finished. Many employers will ask to see a diploma or | | | | flat mailing fee, and usually you can request multiple |
| transcript only to verify that you have completed | | | | copies. Also, it never hurts to show up in person to |
| something. While a diploma can do this, nothing shows | | | | request a transcript; that way you may avoid any |
| your accomplishment or the potential ability to hold | | | | extra costs. While the secretary should be able to |
| down a strong work load like a transcript. | | | | provide your document, remember that it never hurts |
| For many, college is a far away dream. Fortunately, | | | | to call ahead and give them time to prepare it for you. |
| many employers sympathize with this and will settle | | | | Something you may want to remember is that your |
| for a high school education concerning their jobs. In | | | | transcript will show everything you took, even the |
| fact, many careers that can lead to further certification | | | | courses you may have failed and dropped. This may |
| and advancement will specifically look for high school | | | | not be a bad thing, as it may show you tried again to |
| graduates due to the pay scale and training involved | | | | complete a course. Remember that everyone fails |
| with the position. While they know you haven't got the | | | | from time to time; a potential employer may be |
| college degree, your high school transcript shows two | | | | impressed that you had the gumption to stick with it |
| things; that you actually graduated and what your | | | | and finish what you started. Also, if you took any |
| normal semester was like. | | | | courses that could potentially count for college credit, |
| This can help an employer to know if you are able to | | | | you will need that high school transcript to claim those |
| handle a lot of work, if you prefer math over English | | | | college hours. |
| and so on. Also, this can provide many tech savvy | | | | The world is full of opportunities for graduates, and a |
| employers with an understanding of what you | | | | high school transcript is just one more tool in your |
| accomplished while training in specific fields at career | | | | hands to help make those opportunities come to life. |
| centers and out-of-school programs. | | | | |