Can you explain what kind of transcripts or mark sheets you need from me for my application?
Undergraduate applicants need official high school transcripts and yearly mark sheets, plus a final transcript confirming graduation. Graduate applicants need complete undergraduate transcripts and a degree or provisional certificate. Unofficial scans work for initial review, but official copies are required once you enroll, translated if not in English.
What you actually need to submit depends on whether you are applying as an undergraduate or graduate student, and on how your home country's education system issues its records. Getting this right early saves you from a last-minute scramble for certified documents right before a deadline.
Document Checklist by Level
| Applying For | Core Documents |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | High school transcripts, yearly mark sheets, mid-year and final reports |
| Graduate (Master's/PhD) | Full undergraduate transcripts, degree or provisional certificate, sometimes secondary records |
Rules That Apply to Everyone
- Unofficial scans or PDFs are usually fine for the initial online application review.
- Once accepted and enrolling, official transcripts must come directly from your school's registrar or counseling office.
- Any document not already in English must be paired with a certified translation alongside the original.
My Advice
Request your certified translations and official transcripts the moment you start applying, not after you get an offer, since registrars and translators can take weeks to process requests during peak application season. Keep a single folder with both official and unofficial copies of every record so you are never scrambling to locate one under deadline pressure.
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