Alternative Transcript + GPA + Deadline

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by MBAAcct2011 » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:24 am

I recently took a course at a local community college to contribute to an alternative transcript I'm building, in order to compensate for a less than stellar UG GPA.

My class just ended, and I already know I received an "A", but I've been told it won't show up on my transcript for another two weeks or so. I'm applying to Round 2, and that is cutting it way too close for me.

This class actually took a lot of time, and I don't want it to go to waste. How can I show this grade when it may not be displayed on my transcript? Should I include it as a grade when asked upon? How/where would I elaborate upon why it isn't on the transcript?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:24 am

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by Lisa Anderson » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:53 am

Dear MBAAcct2011,

The time lag you note is quite normal and expected, so your target schools will not expect to see a transcript showing the grade until mid-January. I would suggest sending an official transcript showing the grade once you know it is available. In the meantime, go ahead and submit your applications noting you took the class. In an additional information section (or optional essay if no additional information section), you can convey that the official transcript showing you earned an "A" in the class will be sent once the grade has been posted in mid-January. If you have an unofficial transcript, you can always send that in. If the school requires transcripts from all schools be there by the deadline, then go ahead and send the one showing you took the class with no grade; that way, your application is complete and the transcript reflecting the grade will be an update. There is no reason why this issue should hold up your application in any way, as long as there is a transcript there showing you took the class.

Best of luck,
Lisa

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