Are you supposed to open your official transcript?
Table of Contents
- 1 Are you supposed to open your official transcript?
- 2 What happens if you open your official transcript?
- 3 What is transcript attestation?
- 4 Do transcripts need to be sealed?
- 5 Is transcript and statement of marks same?
- 6 Is attestation and transcript same?
- 7 What does a sealed envelope mean?
- 8 Do I need to send original documents to Wes?
- 9 Does the academic records request form need to be sealed?
Are you supposed to open your official transcript?
Yes. Because you are required to upload your transcript, it is acceptable for you to unseal the envelope of your official transcript. There are other aspects of your transcript which will note if it is official.
What happens if you open your official transcript?
Note that when you open your official transcript, it invalidates it and it becomes unofficial, so you will still need to provide an official copy of your transcripts directly to the school you’re applying to.
Can I submit Marksheet instead of transcript?
Yes, Consolidated mark sheets and the transcripts are same.
What is transcript attestation?
Attestation of Transcript Certificates is the act of witnessing a Transcript certificate by authorised person / persons / Departments / authorities with their official seal and signature. Transcript certificate attestation can be done from the issued country of the certificate.
Do transcripts need to be sealed?
Official transcripts are printed on official transcript (green and white) paper. It must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and the Registrar’s signature.
What’s the difference between official transcript and unofficial?
An OFFICIAL [paper] transcript is printed on special, watermarked paper. Official paper transcripts are sent in a sealed, signature-stamped envelope. An electronic transcript which is printed then re-scanned in an email is considered UNOFFICIAL.
Is transcript and statement of marks same?
The statement of marks is marksheet which we get on passing any semester or year of a course in college/University. Transcript is the official statement of marks meaning that it is a consolidated/sem-wise statement (summarised) of marks obtained .
Is attestation and transcript same?
A transcript is a copy of a document, usually typed or handwritten. Attestation means authentication of the transcript after comparing it with the original by an authorised authority.
How do I get my transcripts attested?
AttestationProcess
- Register with your complete information.
- Select & upload your educational credentials.
- Upload the transcript copies received from the college which ought to be attested.
- Select your purpose of attestation and input the details of the concerned officials.
What does a sealed envelope mean?
When you seal an envelope, you close it by folding part of it over and sticking it down, so that it cannot be opened without being torn.
Do I need to send original documents to Wes?
No, WES only needs the documents listed on our Required Documents page. If our evaluators determine that they need additional documentation, they will request it directly. Should I send original documents in a sealed envelope?
Why do I need to send sealed envelopes to Wes?
This means that, in addition to providing an educational equivalency, WES verifies document authenticity. As part of the authentication process, WES requires that the appropriate educational authority seal documents and send them directly to WES. Below are the answers to frequently asked questions about sending sealed envelopes to WES.
Does the academic records request form need to be sealed?
Although the form is not an official document (unless otherwise specified in your Required Documents ), WES will only accept it if it arrives in a sealed envelope. Please note that if your institution sends your documents to us electronically, the Academic Records Request Form is not needed.