Transcript Guidelines
What is a Transcript?
A transcript is a document often required as a component of US undergraduate degree programme applications. It typically consists of a list of grades that US high school students have received in every class in which they have enrolled.

The following information is based on suggestions from US university admissions officers and administrators. It is to be used as a guide only; please consult application information or the admissions office from each individual university to learn about specific requirements.

Please also keep in mind that GCSE, A-level or other qualification results cannot be submitted in lieu of SAT and other standardised test scores.

A Special Note to School Teachers and Careers Advisers
US universities are particularly interested in what subjects students have taken over the last four years and how their performance has changed over time, not simply their final exam results. A US transcript lists courses taken by semester, with the grades for each course (US schools divide the school year into two semesters, as opposed to the UK three-term system).

If possible, admissions officers would appreciate a similar document from UK schools. If your school does not give grades on a term-basis, any type of evaluatory mark is acceptable. Include a note explaining the grading system used. These documents should be on official school letterhead, with a school stamp of certification if possible.

A Special Note to US University Applicants
If you have certified copies of your qualifications (GCSEs, etc), please include them with your application. If you do not, you need to request copies from each of the examining boards. The copies submitted need to be certified (authorised by the examining board or your school). Also, you should request a transcript from all secondary schools or sixth form colleges that you have attended.

A Sample Transcript
We have created a sample transcript* to show you the standard layout and content.
* You will need Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or higher to download this .pdf file. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you can download it for free at Adobe.com. The sample transcript also can be collected from our London office.