MBA Application Tips: Transcripts and the Academic Record

Accuracy

Be sure the information entered into the Academics section of the application matches your transcripts: dates of attendance, degree earned, institution, and GPA. Answer all questions. If you received a failing grade, please answer yes to that question within the application. We will see all grades on your transcripts, so it is best to be transparent and provide context where needed.

Adding Schools to the Academics Section

When adding institutions, please list all schools that you have attended (both degree and non-degree). For each institution you list, you will also need to provide the start and end dates, level of study (undergraduate and/or master’s), and the date your degree was conferred or is expected to be conferred. Additionally, you’ll be asked to share more specific information regarding your degree/program and academic performance. Lastly, within this section you will be asked to upload a scanned copy or digital facsimile of your transcript for each institution listed.

Transcripts

At the time you apply, we only require unofficial copies of your transcripts, which you upload directly into your application. We need documents that show all courses taken, grades, degree earned, and date degree was conferred. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept official transcripts prior to admission and request that you refrain from sending them to us. At the time of admission, we will follow up with further instructions for submitting official transcripts. If you earned a degree outside of the US and your unofficial transcripts are not in English, please also upload copies that have been translated into English.

Transfer Credits

If you took courses elsewhere that transferred into your undergraduate or graduate degree, you need to list the school and provide transcripts only if the course titles and grades earned are not listed on your degree-granting institution’s transcript. Schools list transfer credits and courses differently. Look closely at your transcripts to see if you need to include your transfer credit school and transcripts. If you are unsure, reach out to the Admissions team. We are happy to help.

Academic Performance

Don't leave GPA blank when adding institutions you attended unless it is not printed on the transcript. Record the GPA and scale (e.g. 3.7 on 4.0 scale), and there is no need to recalculate the GPA if it is not on a 4.0 scale. If you have a Class Rank and/or Class Size, please include or otherwise leave blank.