Korean Job Discussion Forums

stretchio · Joined: 14 Mar 2007

hi there.
what are these 'sealed transcripts' they are telling me to bring to south korea? when i complted my degree, i was given two certificates and nothing else.....what are they and how do i get them? if anyone knows, ill greatly appreciate it.
cheers
john

faster · Joined: 03 Sep 2006

order them from your school.

hanney · Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Location: korea

kat2 · Joined: 25 Oct 2005 Location: Busan, South Korea

It lists all the grades you recieved for all the courses you took. And its very important that they stay sealed. I would order two copies just in case some jackass decided to open yours by mistake.

Pak Yu Man · Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Location: The Ida galaxy

Kat is right but get more than 2. Get a bunch if you plan on getting other jobs here.

willneverteachagain · Joined: 17 Dec 2006

are u kidding me?

ChuckECheese · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

ed Transcript

OiGirl · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun

Read a job ad that said:

Nan Nansen · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Wurstleville

Well, I understand the whole sealed thing. Generally, in the past I've requested that the school seal the envelope and then put a stamp or signature across the back. In fact, I think I still have a few copies from 2004 that were sent to me in that manner, which leads me to the first question:

1) Is there a limit on how old the transcripts may be?

and

2) Now that I have an M.A., will I need transcripts from both the M.A. and the B.S.? I suppose that would extend to the original or notarized copy of the degree, too. So,

3) Is it necessary to have an original or notarized copy of both the undergrad and graduate degrees? Or does just the graduate suffice? Oh, one more thing,

4) If the undergrad information is needed, would a transcript from every undergrad institution attended be necessary? I went to several undergrad institutions.

I understand the purpose of all this is to make sure that we've attended school and have the degrees we say we do, so it would be logical that someone with a Master's would only have to submit the Master's information. It would also be logical that only the final undergrad institution transcript would be necessary. But is bureaucracy logical?

Thanks,
Nan

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

Nan Nansen · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Wurstleville

Just thought a thanks was in order. So -- Thanks! I would be asking you about my contract, too... but seems it's a typical public school contract that is on par with all the rest.

Cheers,
Nan

koon_taung_daeng · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Location: south korea

i heard that the transcripts can only be 3 months old

so i would just order like 5 for now

shifdog · Joined: 20 Jul 2006

StrayCat · Joined: 13 Apr 2007

ttompatz:

I used only my MEd transcript. No problem...

Nan Nansen · Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Wurstleville

Just today I went to the K-consulate here in Chicago, and had my 3 year-old transcripts notarized. They were still in the sealed envelope, with stamps across the back. The consulate worker opened them up, notarized them, and charged me $2 per transcript. Apparently this was not an odd request.

Oh - and I was told by my very trusted recruiter that this would be adequate. Now we just have to see if I can trust the UPS store on a pleasant Friday... ACK!