International students who are applying to a community college with the intention of transferring to a four-year university sometimes wonder whether they will need course-by-course evaluation or just the translation of their academic records. Students who have completed high school in France might ask whether their diploma can be translated as a proof that they have finished high school or they will have to translate their transcripts by rendering French to English translation services. While some community colleges will ask for full transcripts and certificates earned abroad, many simply require a one-page document that indicates the candidate finished high school. Later on when the students transfer to a 4-year university they might be asked to get a course-by-course evaluation. They can send the certified translations to an organization that evaluates credentials. Although they might have their own translators, many entities accept the translation of translation companies as long as the original documents are attached to the translations and all the pages are stamped and sealed by the firm. In addition, they expect to see the translator’s declaration.
Those who only want to obtain an AA degree probably can submit the translation to the community college without having to worry about evaluation services. International students should review the requirement of the schools they are interested in applying to so that they submit the proper paperwork. Students from France or other non-English speaking countries who are working on their college application can learn the U.S. school’s requirements through an international student advisor. If they find out that the community college does not need their academic documents to be evaluated, they can wait until they are ready to transfer to a university to contact a degree evaluation services provider. Meanwhile, they can get the official translation of their school transcripts and degree so that they can submit them for evaluation when the time comes.
California Center for Translation & Interpretation is the right company for any student who wants a certified translation for academic documents. Our translators who focus on the translation of documents issued by educational institutions are ready to help you get your academic records translated. International students who have completed high school in a French-speaking country can rely on our exceptional French to English translation services. Our translators who are fluent in both English and French can translate academic documents for foreigners who are looking to pursue higher studies in the United States. Please get in touch with a representative if you need French translation services. We also support all the other major languages.
