What Is the Transcript / Record of Achievement

• It is the official academic transcript of all the qualifications, standards, and micro-credentials you have completed under the national qualifications framework.

• It includes both internal and external assessments, credit values, levels, and subjects/modules you have completed.

• It is maintained by a recognized official authority, which guarantees that it is authentic and acceptable to educational institutions, employers, licensing or regulatory bodies, and immigration authorities.

How a Transcript Helps in Various Areas

1. Further Study / Admissions

   • Universities, polytechnics, and other educational institutions require the transcript to verify that you meet the admission prerequisites (in terms of subjects, levels, grades).

   • It helps in evaluating the relevance of your past study, and whether certain credits or qualifications you have already earned can be counted toward new study programmes.

2. Employment & Professional Registration

   • Employers often ask for proof of academic background; a transcript shows not just the qualification names but detailed evidence (what was studied, credit levels, grades).

   • For professions that require registration/licensing, the transcript is used to check whether the candidate meets the educational standards required.

3. Immigration / Working Overseas

   • When migrating or working in other countries, you may need your qualifications assessed (to see if they’re comparable to those in the new country). A detailed and official transcript makes this assessment process smoother.

   • It helps in satisfying requirements of work visas or skilled migration where qualification level, content, and recognition are key.

4. Scholarships / Grants / Funding

   • To apply for scholarships or grants, institutions/funders often check transcripts to determine merit and eligibility. They look at performance, credit load, level of difficulty.

   • Organizations giving financial aid may require clarity of your academic records, which a transcript provides.

5. Validation & Verification

   • Because this is an official document, it includes verification mechanisms (e.g. the issuing body, accreditation, sometimes seals or digital verification) so others can trust that what it states is genuine.

   • Transcripts reduce chances of disputes or delays arising from missing information.

6. Personal Planning & Career Path Decisions

   • You can see exactly what you have achieved: levels, credits, strengths and gaps. That helps in deciding what to study next, or whether you need to improve in certain subjects or take additional qualifications.

   • Helps you set realistic goals, compare options (for example, continuing in education vs beginning work), and develop a strategy.

What Makes a Good Transcript

To be most useful, a transcript should have:

• Complete information: All qualifications, standards, micro-credentials, credits, levels owed.

• Clear grade/marks/scores: So that performance can be judged.

• Institutional and date details: Name of institution, date(s) of study or award, level definitions.

• Official certification: Stamped / signed / digitally verified by recognized authority.

• Translation if needed: If the transcript is in another language, a certified translation may be required.

• Consistency of personal details: Name, date of birth, etc. should match identity documents to avoid confusion.

Practical Outcomes / Why It Matters

• Faster processing of admission, visa, registration applications.

• Higher chance of acceptance by employers or institutions, especially where precise academic history matters.

• If transferring between countries or systems, your study is more likely to be recognised.

• It can avoid redundant study—if past credits / qualifications are accepted, you may not have to repeat similar courses.

• Greater confidence and clarity in making academic / career decisions, because you have a comprehensive view of what you’ve achieved.

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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