8/22/2016

TRANSCRIPT and RECOMMENDATION REQUEST GUIDELINES * While we are transitioning into fully integrating Naviance and E-Docs into the college application process, we are going to still rely on / offer sending hard-copy documents via USPS. Please see below for instructions. Transcripts and Recommendations are confidential documents that must be sent directly from B.C. to college admissions offices. Official transcripts will not be given to students. It is the choice and right of the individual recommendation writer to decide whether or not to give their letter to a student. RECOMMENDATIONS LETTER REQUESTS- General Guidelines

• 2 teacher (preferably from JR Year) and 1 counselor recommendation letters are usually sufficient. However this may vary by school. Read application instructions carefully!

• Ask your recommenders if they will write for you -at least 15 school days-before a

deadline or your planned application submission date

• Automatic On-Line requests for recommendations will not be honored without a prior request from the student or specifically accepted by the writer. Mr. Ditsky will not honor automated on-line requests without prior discussion with the student.

• 1 full-sized Recommendation Request Form per writer

• #10 Business Sized Envelopes: 1 per college admissions office

• EXAMPLE: If a student is applying to 5 colleges and asking 3 people for

recommendation letters- they will need 3 forms and 5 addressed envelopes for each form. Attach envelopes to forms with a paperclip.

Berks Catholic HS 955 E. Wyomissing Blvd Reading, PA 19611 Office of Undergraduate Admissions College Name Street#, Building Name, etc City, State, Zip Please be sure to check admissions websites or publications for exact address information!

* Detailed information regarding information requests and the use of Naviance to send electronically can be found in the Application Resource

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS- General Guidelines

• All requests for official transcripts must be made in writing to Mrs Bonanno using the Individualized Transcript Request Form

• Transcript Fee: $5 per official transcript. This does not apply to mid-year follow up transcripts or final transcripts

• #10 Business Sized Envelopes: 1 per college admissions office

• Automatic On-Line requests for transcripts will not be honored without following

the above procedures. EXAMPLE: If a student is applying to 5 colleges they will need to submit 5 Transcript Request Forms, 5 addressed, stamped envelopes and $25 Attach envelopes to forms with a paperclip

Berks Catholic HS 955 E. Wyomissing Blvd Reading, PA 19611 Office of Undergraduate Admissions College Name Street#, Building Name, etc City, State, Zip Please be sure to check admissions websites or publications for exact address information

REQUEST DEADLINES PLAN AHEAD!!! Do NOT wait until the last minute to request transcripts and recommendations. COLLEGE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED OR MAILED FROM B.C. if it is requested the day before a holiday break. ALL requests for official transcripts, recommendations, etc MUST be submitted to Mrs Bonanno and teachers according to the following timeline:

Info sent before Requests are due Thanksgiving Break………….………NOVEMBER 1 Christmas Break…………………..……DECEMBER 1

Remember- Holiday Season = Heavy Mail Season