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Fall marks the beginning of a new college semester. The first year of college is one of the busiest, namely when it comes to applications and submissions. If you’re one of the fresh high school graduates that will be entering college soon, then you need to prepare a few things.

One of the best pieces of advice that we can offer is to always prepare extra copies of all your documents, especially school-related records. Prepare them as soon as you can to save time in the application process.

You can request most of the necessary documents from your high school but some can be a bit tricky to get. If you are unable to get a copy of your documents, then you may have to secure unofficial records of your high school transcripts and GED records through services like Same Day Diplomas. Get your documents ready before fall comes around. Learn more about the documents you’ll need and how to get them with this guide.

A lot of high school students decide to attend a two-year college with the intention of continuing their education at a four-year university. A 2016 report states that 81% of first-time community-college students wished to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher. Unfortunately, out of the 81%, only 33% ended up transferring to a four-year school of their choice within six years.

The major reason why students may be discouraged from transferring to a university is the lack of information, particularly the essential documents they need to complete the transfer process.

When you graduate, you don’t leave your school behind completely. Take your transcript for example; these are the records of your performance throughout your academic career. While it may not be needed in daily life, when you need it, you typically need it on short notice; potential employers may ask for your transcript before deciding whether to hire you, so it’s best to be prepared.