Grades, Courses, Rigor: How Colleges Evaluate Transcripts

Your high school transcript is one of the most important parts of your college application, and it’s more than just a list of grades. Colleges look closely at what courses you take, how rigorous your schedule is, and how your academic performance evolves over time. Having a strong understanding of how admissions officers interpret this information helps you make smarter choices as you select your courses and develop your academic profile.

Join IvyWise college admissions counselors Robin, formerly at Georgetown and Vanderbilt Universities, and Rod, formerly at Case Western Reserve University, for a deep dive into transcript evaluation and course planning. IvyWise experts will explain how colleges assess grades alongside course rigor and how you can strategically build a transcript that reflects academic curiosity, intellectual growth, and personal interests.

We will provide all registrants with a link to the recording of the webinar after the event.