What does SSR mean in SCHOOLS

Yes, it is essential to provide a SSR along with other application documents when applying for college. A Secondary School Report provides the college with important information about your academic experience in high school and is often required for admission consideration.

Typically two teachers should complete the SSR, usually one English teacher and one subject teacher (math, science, social studies). It is recommended that one of these individuals is the applicant’s academic adviser or counselor.

The Secondary School Report includes information such as an overview of courses taken throughout the applicants' high school career, any awards and honors they have earned, and a review of their academic performance in comparison to other students from their school. Additionally, it may include comments from counselors about extra-curricular activities and characteristics that make them a strong candidate for admission.

You should contact your guidance counselor or another faculty member at your school who can provide insight on courses you have taken and can make an assessment of your academic performance relative to other students in your grade.

Yes! Most schools offer forms which can be printed out from either the college website or by contacting Admissions staff directly. If those options are not available, you may also contact the high school office so that they can provide you with additional copies.

While letters of recommendation are not typically required along with a Secondary School Report, they are allowed and encouraged depending on individual school policies. If you believe additional letters of recommendation would add more detail or context to help showcase different aspects of your candidacy, feel free to submit those alongside your SSR.

Generally speaking, no comment is necessary if you are struggling academically in certain areas as this will likely be evident through course selection and GPA listed on your transcript. But if there is something specifically related to difficulty which has impacted grades or class selection then including this could be helpful.

Absolutely! Extracurricular activities play an important role in determining whether an applicant will be admitted into college since they demonstrate qualities like passion and commitment beyond just test scores or GPAs. Make sure to emphasize what you have been involved in outside of academics within the report!

On average it typically takes approximately 30 minutes to complete a Secondary School Report form but this may vary depending on how long it takes applicants to obtain recommendations from teachers or counselors before submitting their applications for review. Allow yourself adequate time so that all sections are thoroughly completed ahead of deadlines!

No – Official transcripts may not necessarily be needed when submitting an application for admission as long as all relevant information (i.e., classes taken throughout high school career plus grades) are included on the Secondary School Report form itself; however some colleges/universities do require official transcripts upon acceptance so please check each institution's requirements prior to accepting any offers of admission.