4fingered

what counts as an official transcript?

I know for a fact that my school, being an international school, stamps 'copy' on all pages of my transcript. does this still count as being official? Do Universities accept transcripts with 'copy' on them, as official?

Yurtle

I'm going to assume so. They don't expect anything more than a copy as your transcript.

MD Mom

Usually schools seal the transcript in an envelope and stamp it.

drusba

If it comes from the school in a sealed envelope it is considered official regardless of whether "copy" is stamped on it.

R124687

I'm certain that's fine. They just don't want you to print off a copy of your grades online and send them in (many U.S. schools have online grades now).

The standardized test scores are another matter. They have to come directly from ACT or SAT (if you are taking those tests), unless it is a college that accepts those scores as they were reported to your school and added to your "official" transcript.

4fingered

thankyou everyone for your help.

i just e-mailed the college, and they said:

"In general, if the transcript comes directly from the school, it is considered official. Most transcripts have a stamp that says "official" or the transcript is signed by a school official.

Your transcript may be OK if it is not an actual copy from a copy machine. If another is needed, we will let you know."

so i should be fine