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Sending Study Abroad Transcript 28 Sep 2016, 14:55
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Hi All,

I attended a top liberal arts college, and studied abroad for a semester where I failed 2 out of 3 courses and did poorly on a third due to a classmate death and my immaturity.

Do I still have to send my study abroad transcript (it is mentioned on my undergrad transcript in a line e.g., University of Foreign Country, 1.75 credits although no grades are shown). Do I have to send in a formal unofficial transcript, or can I just send a PDF of the program's grades portal which shows the grade?

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Sending Study Abroad Transcript 28 Sep 2016, 15:06
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Often study abroad grades are just done as pass-fail. So I don't really think that you would have to send a special transcript for that semester, however I really think it would be advisable for you to contact the school about this because there may be a difference in standards from one school to the next. Also if they are able to discern that you failed two out of the three courses, you will want to be prepared to explain that in the additional information or optional essay. So I think it will be best for you to contact the schools, so that you aren't taken by surprise if they request the transcript in the middle of the application evaluation process. Interested what others might have to say on this.

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Sending Study Abroad Transcript 29 Sep 2016, 11:28
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Good question! Generally you just want to send your official transcript from the school, study abroad transcripts are rarely requested given the format the grades are received (P/F). However, I agree with the above, each school may have a different policy so get clarity on this and be prepared to address this if your Fs are visible via your transcripts
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Thank you all for sharing your thoughts.

Typically a semester at my college has 4 credits (e.g., 4 courses). On my UG transcript, the semester I was abroad only has 1.75 because I failed the other 2.25. Bascially the line jut says, "University of Foreign .... Credits: 1.75.

Do you think I have to send my transcript, because the 1.75 credits looks strange (e.g., they might want to see)? Because then, I have to send my study abroad transcript which has the actual letter grading F, D.
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Hi All,

I attended a top liberal arts college, and studied abroad for a semester where I failed 2 out of 3 courses and did poorly on a third due to a classmate death and my immaturity.

Do I still have to send my study abroad transcript (it is mentioned on my undergrad transcript in a line e.g., University of Foreign Country, 1.75 credits although no grades are shown). Do I have to send in a formal unofficial transcript, or can I just send a PDF of the program's grades portal which shows the grade?

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Thanks for sharing — it’s clear you went through a difficult time, and it’s good that you’re addressing it head-on.
Regarding your question: if the study abroad semester is mentioned on your official undergrad transcript, most MBA programs will want to see the official transcript (even if it's unofficial, it should be from the host university or the program directly). A PDF from the grade portal might not be accepted unless it's accompanied by some form of official validation.
It’s always safest to check directly with each school's admissions office, as policies vary. Some are stricter, while others might be more flexible, especially if the grades don’t factor into your cumulative GPA.
Also, for applicants navigating complicated academic histories or international records, platforms like Education Vibes often outline how transcripts from foreign institutions are typically evaluated. That could help you better understand what documentation is necessary.
Best of luck with your applications — your self-awareness will definitely work in your favor during the process.