SRAR: What Rising Seniors Need to Know

Seniors applying to certain schools including Texas A&M, UTSA, Baylor, NYU, Clemson, and University of Tennessee have an additional requirement before their application is considered complete: filling out the SRAR, or Self-Reported Academic Record. 

You are NOT required to complete the SRAR before submitting your application on Common App, but we recommend filling it out within two weeks of applying. 

What Is SRAR? 

SRAR is an online form where you enter your high school courses and grades yourself. Depending on the college, you may report: 

• Courses taken and the year you took them 

• Grades earned 

• Course level, such as honors, AP, IB, or dual credit 

• Current or planned courses 

Why Do Colleges Require It? 

Your high school transcript may look different from transcripts at other schools. A self-reported academic record gives colleges your academic information in a standardized format, making it easier for admissions officers to review your coursework and academic rigor. 

It also allows colleges to see which classes you chose, not just your GPA. 

Which Colleges Require SRAR? 

Not every college uses SRAR, and requirements can change. Here is a link to participating schools. Popular schools on this list are Texas A&M, Baylor, UTSA, and University of Tennessee.  The good news is that you only fill it out once! 

Always check each college's admissions website to see whether SRAR is required and when it is due. 

Your SRAR Needs to Match Your Transcript 

This is the most important part: Don't guess or rely on memory. 

Set aside 30 minutes, get a copy of your transcript, and carefully enter: 

• Course names 

• Grades 

• Course levels 

• Academic years 

• Dual-credit, online, or summer courses 

• Current courses 

An error on your SRAR can create problems later, so take the time to review everything before submitting.