<p>A professor of mine has agreed to write a LOR for me. The question I have is she said to bring in your “unofficial transcript”. Do you think that means the transcript from the college I’m currently attending or also my past ones (even if they were from 8 years ago) There’s even a 3 year gap from my last university to my current community college.</p>
<p>What do professors usually need the transcript for? The thing is I’ve improved on my grades from years past but I’m embarassed at my previous schools’ grades.</p>
<p>Where i go to school our unofficial transcript is online and can be printed out, usually it has your current university grades and then below it has any other credits you have from other places. Even if it is from several years ago if your credits transferred most likely they will be on your unofficial transcript. The professor probably wants to see them to see if you have had an upward trend in grades, or if you excel in a particular area that he/she can mention.</p>
<p>You should only need to take to your professor your transcript from your current school. Do not bring her old transcripts you are embarrassed about unless she specifically asks for them. Normally, if a prof asks for your “unofficial transcript,” she means your CURRENT transcript from your CURRENT school. </p>
<p>If, however, you’ve only completed 1 semester (or quarter) at the new school, she may ask for a previous transcript. If that happens, talk to her about your improvements and why you improved, and explain why your old grades do not reflect the student you have become.</p>
<p>I agree wtih Wes. When my S transferred, a prof asked for his grades in other classes - which, because if they were strong, he felt he could write an even better recommendation. It just helps them round out their understanding of you… what else you are/have been taking and how you did in other classes.</p>
<p>Unofficial just means whatever format is easily available - not needing to wait (or pay for) an official transcript with seal.</p>