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Frequently asked questions for grading scale requirement for foreign transcripts
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What is a Grading Scale?
- A grading scale is a guide that provides an explanation of the grading system used on your transcript/mark sheet. This guide provides an explanation of grades provided by the institution. Having a grading scale allows our team to better evaluate your provided transcripts.
Where can I find my Grading Scale?
- Most commonly, your complete transcript should include a section (usually on the very back page or within one of the margins) showing the grading system. It can also exist on the backside of one of the transcript pages. If not present on the transcript or transcript supplement, you can contact your institution’s Registrar’s Office and request the grading scale.
Can’t I just provide one scale for all of my different transcripts? I did all of my degrees in the same country/university?
- Unfortunately, no, we require a specific grading scale for each individual transcript/mark sheet. This is because regardless of being educated in the same country or same university, there can be great differences in the grading system used, depending on timeline, program type, etc. For this reason, we require each transcript/mark sheet to be accompanied by an individual, matching, grading scale.
What does a Grading Scale Look Like?
- Often, the grading scale will be presented in the form of a table, showing the various point ranges, percentages, letter grades, etc. If your transcript/mark sheet contains a separate award of class or classification of degree table, please ensure that is included.
- Please see below for a few examples of how grading scales can appear. Please note that these are strictly provided as examples. Each university, program, country, etc. may have its own unique grading system, which is why you must provide the exact grading scale associated with your transcript/mark sheet