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I guess this goes out to graduates who have found jobs requiring transcripts attached. Is print screening the unofficial transcript from George Mason enough for initial applications? I know during the background check organizations have the ability to request an official transcript but I don't know how the process is supposed to work. Should I be requesting official transcripts for them myself? Should I request an official transcript for myself (is this possible) and send in a scanned copy? I worked pretty hard for my GPA and I want to make sure the employers know it and do this the right way.

Posted May 12, 2021, 3:14 PM UTC

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When you request transcripts you can have them directly mailed or emailed to the employer that asks for them. If you open it and scan it yourself the signatures won’t show up on the scanned copy. You would have to ask or see whether your employer requires unofficial or official transcripts for your initial application, it really depends on the employer

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textroOP•

Dang, what a hassle. I hope the unofficial transcripts are fine for all the accounts I have to make for each places company portal. I guess if they wanted a real one after a call back I can provide that.

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Yeah, worst part is when u order official transcripts u have to pay 10 dollars (might not seem like a lot but I’d rather not pay for them lmao)

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textroOP•

Lol, that makes me feel a lot better now, thanks. GMU needs to make it so that the unofficial transcript includes a link to request a real one or something. Also when you print to PDF, I need some of the extra spaces and lines to collapse. C'mon son, update that 2001 page design for us please.

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thegabster2000•

If an employer asks for official transcripts, they should reimburse you. It's like $10 to get official transcripts.

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textroOP•

Thank you, wow I didn't realize it costs money but I'm not surprised lol. That would get expensive pretty fast.

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simplplan540OG Corona Grad, IT '20•

The couple things I had that asked for transcripts I just uploaded a PDF copy I saved from Patriot Web... Nobody should be requiring official transcripts for just applications honestly

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MrMikiel•

Nobody cares, no problem. :-)

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HotResponsibility3•

Most employers accept an unofficial transcript for an application. If they actually hire you, they will probably ask for you to send the official one afterwards. Usually they specify in the listing if it has to be official for the application.

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Qiutips•

For applications I had no issues with unofficial, and then once you accept an offer they will require an official one

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