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Foreign transcript issue

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 2:30 am
by ssolli
Hi all,
I'm new here and was hoping someone could answer my question.

Long story short, I went to school abroad (UK) for all 4 years. Requested undergrad transcript on 11/30, was notified by lsac on 12/16 that it was unacceptable because it wasn't stamped. Requested new transcript on 12/17, school confirmed it was sent on 12/18, but lsac still cannot confirm receipt. I've requested another transcript but it will take at least a week to get to lsac since it's sent from the UK.

Has anyone had experience with this? Is there any way it'll be processed in time for me to make the upcoming 2/1 deadlines, or should I push out my apps to next admissions cycle? LORs, essay and LSAT score are all ready to go.

I'm really frustrated and have no idea what else I can do at this point. Thanks in advance for your help!

Re: Foreign transcript issue

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 3:11 am
by ihenry
This is not going to be good news but I'm afraid you are pretty much screwed by LSAC. After they receive your foreign transcript they'll have to evaluate it, which during my non-peak period took around two weeks and now probably longer. So, you are unlikely to catch up with the Feb. 1 deadline. I'd call LSAC to see if they could expedite the process, or the school to ask them if they are willing to start reviewing your app in the absence of a transcript. If all fails, sadly, you probably have to consider sitting out this cycle.