What Is the Transcript / Qualification Record
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It is an authoritative record of all your academic achievements: qualifications, standards, courses, credit values, levels.
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It includes both internal assessments (by schools or institutions) and external assessments (national exams or recognized standard assessments).
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It may also include micro-credentials or expanded qualification statements which help international audiences understand the structure / level of the qualification.
How a Transcript Helps
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Proof of Qualification & Verification
The transcript provides proof of what you achieved, when, and at what level, so that institutions, employers, licensing authorities, or immigration officials can verify that your credentials are real and match their standards. -
Admission to Further Studies
If you want to study more, at universities or other institutions, they check your transcript to see if you meet subject prerequisites, credit thresholds, and qualification levels. -
Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning
Where you have studied before, a detailed transcript may allow you to transfer credits from past learning so you don’t have to repeat courses. -
Immigration & International Qualification Assessment
If you studied outside the country, your transcript helps to assess how your overseas qualifications compare to local ones. This is important for visas, work permits, recognition of skills in another country. -
Job Opportunities & Professional Licensing
Employers often require proof of education; professions that are regulated require you to show that your qualifications satisfy specific standards. A transcript makes that possible. -
Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid
Many scholarship or funding bodies look at transcripts to judge eligibility, merit, grades, credit load, etc. -
Personal Planning, Goal Setting & Confidence
Knowing exactly what you’ve achieved (levels, credits, grades) helps you see what’s next, where you need improvement, what paths are open to you. It reduces uncertainty. -
Authenticity & Credibility
Because such transcripts are issued by recognized authorities, they carry weight. They’re trusted by institutions both locally and internationally.
What Makes a Good Transcript / What to Check For
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It should list all relevant courses / standards / modules, with credit values or weights, grades or marks, and levels.
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It should clearly identify the institution(s) where you studied and when you completed the qualifications.
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If the original qualification is not well understood in other countries, an “expanded” qualification statement or explanations may help make it clear how the qualification fits in the framework.
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It should be official: sealed, certified, or otherwise verified by the issuing authority.
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If applying internationally, ensure translations (if needed), consistency in personal details, and that the format is acceptable to the assessing or receiving body.
Practical Outcomes / Advantages
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Speeds up applications for study, visas, jobs—less back-and-forth if your transcript is complete and clear.
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Helps avoid redundant courses or requirements, since past achievements get recognized.
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Improves chances in competitive applications (scholarships, higher study admissions) when your academic history is well documented.
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Provides clarity to others (employers, institutions, immigration) so there are fewer misunderstandings about what your educational qualifications mean.
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Gives you confidence and clarity in planning education or career moves—knowing exactly where you stand helps you make better decisions.
Our Services – FACTS Transcripts
We at FACTS Transcripts assist in various services, including:
- Mark Sheet Transcripts
- E-Transcripts
- Duplicate Mark Sheets & Degree Certificates
- Medium of Instructions Certificates
- Attestations
- HRD Attestation / Apostille Services
- ECA (Educational Credentials Assessment)
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