The College Admissions Process Podcast:
As you navigate college applications, you may encounter the Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR or SR). It’s important to know that while not all colleges use this system, it is employed by many large and popular universities seeking to standardize their review process.
The University of Delaware (UD), for example, is one institution that relies heavily on the SRAR. UD utilizes the SRAR in lieu of looking at the official high school transcript that your counseling office would typically send when you apply.
Why does UD use the SRAR?
Since every high school formats their transcript differently, UD uses the SRAR to achieve a standardized, consistent evaluation.
• The SR takes into account the rigor of a student's courses.
• The SR platform performs a crucial recalculation, allowing UD to utilize a standardized weighted GPA system.
• This weighted GPA recalculation ultimately helps streamline our admissions review process.
UD isn't the only major university using the SRAR! Institutions often adopt this method to ensure equity and speed in their review process. Other popular schools that utilize the SRAR include institutions like Penn State University, Rutgers University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Clemson University.
If you are applying to a school that uses the SRAR, accuracy is critical! Ensure your information is consistent with your official records.