Why does Columbia “discourage” listing HS grades on coalition app when they require HS transcript?

vpa2019
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:13:13 +0000

Core HS courses don’t vary much, especially AP classes. The quote you listed references courses not grades. All colleges require HS transcripts but what they really care about college coursework and grades which are a much better indicator of how you’re handling college level academics.