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unofficial transcript

An unofficial transcript is a copy of a student's academic record, showing courses taken, grades, and credits earned, that has not been certified by the educational institution as an official transcript.

In plain English

It is a non-certified version of a student's academic record. It lists the student's courses, grades, and earned credits. The school has not formally verified it as an official transcript.

In context

Here, it names a non-certified copy of the student's academic record that the portal can accept for review.

Situation
Applying for admission, scholarships, financial aid, and following decision status
What it communicates
names an academic record document the portal can accept for review

Meaning limits

This term tells only the record's official-certification status and does not by itself establish anything more about its use.

Examples

“His unofficial transcript listed the courses, grades, and credits he had earned, but it carried no certification from the college.”

Core meaning

“Applicants uploaded an unofficial transcript to the portal for review.”

In context