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Additional class - send transcript? [#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 07:36
If you only took 1 or 2 classes recently to strengthen your academic profile, is it necessary to send the transcript for review (BEFORE acceptance) or simply just talk about it in the essays?
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[#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 08:34
I have the similar question. I took an accounting class for fun at a local college, I chose not to mention it since it wasn't used to strengthen my application and I didn't want to bother with another transcript.
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[#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 10:22
Kryzak, you take accounting classes for FUN?? Kudos to you! lol.
Well I guess in your case, its pretty simple, you can just leave it out.

But for me tho, I need to tell adcom about the classes I took, since my undergrad is pretty crappy. But should I simply write about it in the essays (ie optional essay at the end) or do I need to send them something official like an additional transcript?
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[#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 10:26
Well, I think that if you want to mention the courses at all in the application, then the schools will have a good reason to expect the transcript.
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[#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 10:58
I totally agree with mNeo. Especially if you are using the classes to strengthen your academic profile, they're going to want to see the transcripts to verify your grades and that you took the classes. Plus, don't the b-schools usually want transcripts from every college you've attended, regardless of whether or not you received a degree?
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[#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 13:36
mNeo hit it on the spot. If you're going to mention it, include a transcript.

I decided the benefit of me mentioning accounting is not worth trying to get a transcript from the community college (for that one class).

I took accounting just to see what it was like, and was hoping to test out of that requirement 3-4 years ago when I briefly pondered business school. In the end, I actually *liked* the class. ;)
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[#permalink] New post   10 Sep 2007, 14:22
liked accounting???? Dude show me one person who has a lukewarm affection to accounting and I will eat my hat....
I hate that course.debits and credits.. (i always end up thinking of my statements on my credit cards and my zero balance on my debit cards)

useless course.. and thost balance statements.. best left untouched..

Just kidding..
took accounting class coz the class had 30 women and 6 guys.. Ya mNeo, I know I had to add in the ladies.!!!!

prasad ..no comments.
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[#permalink] New post   13 Sep 2007, 07:43
ishcabibble wrote:
I totally agree with mNeo. Especially if you are using the classes to strengthen your academic profile, they're going to want to see the transcripts to verify your grades and that you took the classes. Plus, don't the b-schools usually want transcripts from every college you've attended, regardless of whether or not you received a degree?



Well I am talking about before a decision is made. Some schools want you to self report your grades using an their online form, some of the schools want you to scan your transcript and upload it. Most don't require you to send the official.

So for my 1 class, should I just add it at the end of my self-reported undergrad transcript? or upload a separate file for just 1 class? (Can you even upload more than one file for grades?) Or actually send in the official for that one class, even though I'm only self-reporting my undergrad grades?
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[#permalink] New post   13 Sep 2007, 08:03
kryzak wrote:
I have the similar question. I took an accounting class for fun at a local college, I chose not to mention it since it wasn't used to strengthen my application and I didn't want to bother with another transcript.


You, my friend, are WEIRD.
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[#permalink] New post   13 Sep 2007, 08:27
rhyme wrote:
kryzak wrote:
I have the similar question. I took an accounting class for fun at a local college, I chose not to mention it since it wasn't used to strengthen my application and I didn't want to bother with another transcript.


You, my friend, are WEIRD.


Haha, maybe I *should* mention the class so it differentiates me :wink:
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[#permalink] New post   14 Sep 2007, 10:56
kryzak wrote:
rhyme wrote:
kryzak wrote:
I have the similar question. I took an accounting class for fun at a local college, I chose not to mention it since it wasn't used to strengthen my application and I didn't want to bother with another transcript.


You, my friend, are WEIRD.


Haha, maybe I *should* mention the class so it differentiates me :wink:


what are you guys talking about? there's nothing weird about enjoying accounting.. i love accounting! :) fitting since i deal with balance sheet/income statement 5 times a week for 8-10 hours a day ;)
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[#permalink] New post   14 Sep 2007, 10:57
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liked accounting???? Dude show me one person who has a lukewarm affection to accounting and I will eat my hat....
I hate that course.debits and credits.. (i always end up thinking of my statements on my credit cards and my zero balance on my debit cards)

useless course.. and thost balance statements.. best left untouched..

Just kidding..
took accounting class coz the class had 30 women and 6 guys.. Ya mNeo, I know I had to add in the ladies.!!!!

prasad ..no comments.


see my post above =D
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[#permalink] New post   14 Sep 2007, 17:47
Did you take cost accounting or accounting I? I was told my Admissions that we need to take cost accounting or you must take it when u enroll. I am taking Accounting I and Precal right now.
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