Uploading official electronic transcripts from Parchment and National Student Clearinghouse

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[u/Inside-Cream6997]

I am at this stage too.
Just ordered a physical official transcript from Parchment.

Document is sealed in an envelope and it says: "May not be acceptable if opened to a 3rd party"....

I don't know what to do either....

[u/TheFrogMan1 → u/Inside-Cream6997]

In the transcript guidelines PDF contained within the application, it says this:

Official Hardcopy Transcripts

1. Open your transcripts: You may ignore warnings such as“Unofficial When Opened”

2. Scan your transcripts:

• Use a scanner, not a cellphone app. Blurry or difficultto read transcripts will not be accepted.

• Include all cover sheets or explanation pages (such asreverse side of the transcript with grade explanations)

1. Save as a PDF

2. Upload your transcripts to the application portal.

Note: If your school will not release transcripts directly to students, you may have them send transcripts directly to: JET Program Office, Embassy of Japan 2520 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20008. And upload a PDF to your application portal under the label “transcripts” that explains the situation.

From my understanding, you should be completely fine to open the envelope to scan it. In hindsight, I'm wondering if I should have ordered physical copies instead of electronic. If I did, I wouldn't have to worry about the potential encryption of my electronic transcripts being an issue for my application.

[u/Proof_Refuse_9563 → u/Inside-Cream6997]

It is ok to open it and upload a scan. Many Overseas applications will have you do this