Transcript Upload

[statfan]

I am currently working through my phd applications and I noticed that different schools have different requirements for uploading transcript: Some ask for a scan copy of official transcript while others ask for an unofficial transcript. I am wondering would it be ok to submit the official one since it includes the grading scale while there is no grading scale for unofficial transcript in my institution. I also noticed that some schools asked personal information like other schools I am applying to and parents' occupations. Would it be ok to leave these sections blank?

[Stat Assistant Professor]

It might be best to clarify this with the Graduate Coordinator of the departments you're interested in. I doubt that anyone can give you an answer that would apply across all departments.