When we talk about college admission, we usually focus on the application and the sequence of events leading up to it. However, other ingredients in the mix often get overlooked: the applicant's high ...

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My grandson recently got a D in high school chemistry, prompting dire warnings from his mother (my daughter) about his "permanent record." However, in 1975, I too got a D in high school chemistry, ...

Your admission to UAB is contingent until we have received your official, final transcript (high school transcript for freshmen; college transcript for transfer students). You will need to request ...