STARS (the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System) is a uniform online tool where students self-report their high school transcripts for colleges that request this information. 

After our seniors hit submit on college applications, there is still work to do! We remind students to check email daily for messages from their colleges/universities. They should interact with the links and information in those emails. Some colleges will provide login information for application dashboards. Some will request a self-reported transcript or a similar report of courses and grades from the student. Note that there are often different deadlines and requirements for the STARS for different colleges.

STARS FAQs

What is a self-reported transcript? 

For many applications, students will have to enter their own transcript after they hit submit on their applications. Every detail of the transcript must be accurate; therefore, the student needs to have the most current copy of the high school transcript. There is a new Easy Import tool that should make this process easier than it has been in the past; however, we still recommend that you set aside an hour of uninterrupted time to make sure that you complete the STARS correctly the first time. 

Who uses the STARS?

For the Class of 2027, the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System is used by the following schools.
(Updated 9/1/2026)

Baylor University
Clemson University
Duquesne University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Polytechnic University
Florida State University
Kean University
Louisiana State University
LSU New Orleans (formerly University of New Orleans)
Montclair State University
New College of Florida
New York University (NYU)
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University – Camden, Newark and New Brunswick
Temple University
Temple University – Japan
Texas A&M University
United States Air Force Academy
University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of New Hampshire
University of North Florida
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Washington, Seattle
University of West Florida
Virginia Tech

How does a college see the STARS?

After a student submits the STARS, they also must link it to their college application portal(s). Linking methods may vary for each college/university, so it is essential to refer to linking instructions provided by each college/university.

Are there other self-reported transcript tools?

Yes. It is not unusual for colleges to ask students to submit “Courses & Grades” through the Common Application. We see this for schools including Purdue University. The University of Illinois (UIUC) will email instructions on how to self-report your courses through their version of the SRAR. And University of Central Florida applicants will receive information to enter grades in SPARK, UCF’s proprietary transcript record. 

Does self-reporting grades replace the mid year grade reports or initial or final transcripts from high school? 

Completing the STARS, similar transcript requests, or Courses & Grades on the Common Application does NOT replace your high school reporting–sending your initial transcript this fall or your final transcript at graduation. Students should still complete the transcript request through their high school counselors (Naviance, Parchment, SCIOR, SchoolLinks, Google forms, in person requests, etc.).

The details of college applications like the STARS can be confusing! You do not have to be a Class 101 family to reach out to us with any questions! We’re here to help everyone with the college application process. 

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