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Can I submit copies of my

transcripts?

you have attended more than one school, we will require official records from each school. We prefer transcripts to be sent directly from school authorities.

Why do you require teacher

No. Transcripts must be official or attested and must be translated into English, and be certified by the school and/or the relevant official authority. In addition, all transcripts must have a true signature and be stamped by the school. Transcripts should reflect subjects studied each year and marks received. If

and counselor

reference letters?

Your teacher and counselor are in a position to provide valuable insight into your academic abilities and potential, your

learning style, your achievements in school, and your personal character traits as observed in the school community. When supported by sufficient evidence and information, letters of reference provide well-documented assessments that enable the Committee on Admissions to make informed decisions. Such letters are sometimes used to explain apparent inconsistency or weakness in a student's record. In sum, letters of reference address the question of your admissibility from the perspective of your past performance. It is also very important that your references submit the forms available in the online application. Please download the forms and give a relevant copy to each of your reference writers.

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