International Transcripts

Is there a minimum grade point average (GPA) needed for admission for Graduate
schools in the USA?
Yes. An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point
scale. If the student attends, a college that only gives grading out of 10 or 100, then these
grades either evaluated by Grad School themselves or they ask you to get the transcripts
evaluated by NACES approved International transcripts/credential evaluation agency such as
WES (World Education Services) or you can check free evaluation service of WES (scores are
treated as unofficial).
What is Original and Official Transcripts/Mark Sheets or Degree/Diploma certificate?
Original : You get Original Marksheets and Degree or Diploma certificate after completing your
undergraduate degree for the University(or Autonomous College) and this happens once in
lifetime. You, certainly need not give this original documents to anyone and preserve this lifelong
with you. So, when it comes to applying to grad schools in USA or at other countries, you need
to get transcripts from college and then, make paper copies of Transcripts, Mark sheets,
Degree/Diploma Certificate and get it attested from Registrar or Controller of Examination of the
university (or Autonomous College), these becomes original document.
Official: Official Transcripts, Mark sheets, Degree/Diploma Certificate are valid when issued by
the University (or autonomous College) you attended and attested with an official seal/stamp
and an official signature by an appropriate academic administrative officer (Registrar or
Controller of Examination) and in sealed envelops by the university (or autonomous College),
called Official
Do I have to have my transcript translated if it is not in English?
Yes. Academic records from international universities that are not in English must be
accompanied by an official English translation. Academic records must be translated by
authorized and accredited agencies that can be viewed at www.atanet.org or http://naces.org/.
My transcript only contains the marks that I received, is this adequate to show I earned a
degree.
No. If your official transcript (or mark sheet) does not specifically state that a degree (or its
equivalent) has been conferred, you will also need to submit an official (attested) diploma or an
official certification of degree(s) awarded by the university.
What if the school I attended did not offer the equivalent of a 4-year US degree?
Educational systems that cannot be compared to the United States those you must get
evaluated by a US credentials evaluation service before admission can be finalized such as
World Education Services (WES), which can be accessed at http://www.wes.org/.

What if I have not received my degree yet, but will have earned it by the time I would like
to start graduate school?
If you are in the process of completing a degree, please send an official transcript that shows
your progress to this point. You will need to send a final, official transcript once your degree is
conferred. Transcripts that do not show a degree awarded will not delay application processing,
but failure to submit final documentation about conferral will result in a registration block.
What if I went to a college, but did not graduate? What if I just took classes there?
Applicants are only required to submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
from which a degree was earned. Applicants, however, must submit all transcripts relating to
any graduate level work undertaken, regardless of whether or not a degree was earned. Please
note a department's graduate program admissions committee always reserves the right to
request additional information.