Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System
With the Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System or STARS, you’re able to self-report your academic information, including coursework and grades, which will allow Baylor Admissions to process your application more holistically. The STARS is free, so there is no additional cost to utilize this tool. While it is not required, it is highly encouraged for you to complete STARS as part of the admissions process.
Why STARS?
STARS allows you to start your academic record earlier (even before your senior year) by linking it to your application before submitting your transcript. If you’ve already completed STARS, it’s easy to link to your Baylor application. STARS gives Baylor Admissions the ability to look at your application more holistically.
It also allows Baylor to review individual coursework to get a better understanding and greater context of your GPA in each course. This is helpful for reviewing your eligibility for specific Baylor program requirements.
Who should submit STARS?
If you are currently attending a U.S. high school, regardless of your citizenship status, it is recommended you complete STARS. You do not have to submit the STARS if:
- You obtained your GED
- You are applying as a transfer student
- You are an international student graduating from a school outside of the U.S.
How do I submit STARS when applying?
The STARS is separate from your admissions application and will need to be linked to your account. Once your goBAYLOR account is activated, a button to link your current STARS to your Baylor application will appear. If you began your STARS before your senior year, be sure to use the same STARS login when linking it to your goBAYLOR account.
What should be included on STARS?
When completing the STARS, you should make sure the information you enter matches your high school transcript, so we recommend having a copy of your transcript available. Here are some helpful tips for filling it out:
- Include all courses completed from grades 9-11 (at least 6 semesters)
- If your school uses semester grades, include those. However, if your school only lists final grades, then enter those
- Be sure to highlight AP, IB and Honors courses
What if I need help with STARS?
If you have any issues with submitting your STARS, please reach out to your Admissions Counselor. You may also find the answers to your questions in the STARS Support website.
Are you a High School Junior or below?
You can still fill out your STARS early, and then select Baylor and save for later when you’re ready to apply as a high school senior.
Self-Reported Academic Record FAQs
You should enter all credit-earning courses on your high school transcript, just as they are listed on the transcript. You will be able to add courses based on your schedule–semester, quarter, block, final–and the type of courses you have taken/are taking. If you are applying from a Texas public school and your transcript uses some of these designations, make sure to use the correct Course Type. J, K, Q, and H: Course level selection should be ‘Honors’; D: Course level selection should be ‘Dual Enrollment’.
You should plan to submit your STARS according to the application deadline assigned to your chosen Admission Plan.
Baylor will allow updates to the STARS through the STARS portal until a final decision for admission is made. When you make edits in the STARS system, it will automatically reflect those changes for Baylor.
Click here and login with your same STARS login information. To submit your STARS to Baylor, you’ll simply select ‘Continue’.
It’s free to complete the record and submit to institutions.
It is recommended that homeschool students complete and submit a STARS to Baylor.