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Do US Grad schools Consider 10th, 11th and 12th Standards or Grade Percentages or Mark sheets for MS / MBA admission or Scholarship ?

I have seen many students applying to Graduate schools for MS or MBA in USA posting questions about their profiles about 10th and inter or 11th &12th Class or Standards percentages and asking questions like :

  • I have 95% in inter or 11th and 12th grades, will I get admission
  • I have 90% in 10th grade, will I get scholarship ? Admission ?
  • I have only 65% in 10th and Intermediate, will I get admission ?

High School or Secondary Education in  USA

Just some background of secondary education system in United States : “In the United States a high school is an upper secondary school which educates children from grade nine or ten through grade twelve”. ( Grade is nothing but a class ) Wiki Article: Secondary education in United States Anyways, the point is 10th, 11th and 12th classes are considered high school or secondary education.

Graduate School Transcript Requirements for MS/MBA Admission

If you look at any University admissions requirements for MS or MBA i.e., graduate school , the transcript requirements will say one very common thing  “Official transcripts are required from each post-secondary university or college attended. An official statement of the award of the degree or diploma is required for each degree completed. ” What they mean is, they want transcripts for only B.Tech or B.Com or anything that you have done AFTER 12th class or intermediate. They need transcripts only for the classes after High School or Secondary education.  The Graduate Schools do NOT  NEED 10th, 11th and 12th class mark sheets, because most of the schools do NOT Give any weightage or importance to that percentages for admission decision of MS or MBA .  There is one catch, if you have got any University credit in your bachelors for the classes that you have taken in high school, then they need the high school transcripts. You can see this explained in Ohio State Univ Transcript FAQ

You can check few of the Universities’ Graduate school application requirements below, look for  transcripts section and they all should say Post-secondary :

Think logically, if they do NOT want your official mark sheets or transcripts or they are not even asking you to send any copies of the high school or secondary education mark sheets, they probably do not use them for anything. If they make any admission or scholarship decision  based on your high school marks then they will ask. Some may argue, I will send them anyways just in case they may look at them.  Sending them will not hurt, but the key thing is, your admission or scholarship decision may not be based on them.

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Satheesh Kumar Ilu, commonly known as Kumar, is the founder of RedBus2US.com. He is an Immigration and Study Abroad expert. He holds an MS from the University of Houston–Clear Lake and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He studied, lived, and worked in the U.S. and Singapore for nearly two decades, and has traveled to over 25 countries.

   

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  1. I have completed my 10 the standard and I have to go us for 11 and 12 standarad so what I have to do please reply fast sss

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  2. I am M.sabariRaghuman. I like to continue my higher education in best institution…………… but acorroding my family situation it is not possible so please help me sir/madam.
    Thank you

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    • hello ,
      for continue your higher education you can get scholarship also for getting information just check out msmbainusa this site their all the scholarship related information is available..

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  3. I want to become a doctor in US OF CANCER SO THAT I CAN SAVE MANY LIVES . IM STUDYING IN 9TH STANDARD I HAVE ACHIEVE many international scholarship so please sir if I could get a scholarship thank you

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  4. I have completed 12th. I am from village background. I don’t have much money for higher education. Please suggest me any short but effective course.

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  5. Hii sir,
    I’m in 10th std and now I am going to face my board exam. To become a paediatrician is my goal, I’m also brilliant in biology also. I have no idea what should I take for my 11th std. Sir please direct me what should I do.

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  6. sir my age is 33 yrs single guy and i have joined b.com computers
    and i never did intermediate but i have taken admission in intermediate private and joined b.com regulars
    i want to know that it will be 3 years for study for intermediate 2015 2016 private exams and regular b.com computers 2015 2016 2017
    i want to know is this value for study in us or australia
    im worry about this bcz i was leaved got some problems
    in my family i need advise plz detail reply anyone plz sir

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  7. I m prerna Pradhan …of standard xi ..I basically scored 73%in my boards …and took up commerce as my stream ..sir its my humble request .Can you please let me know which further studies n degress should I inherit to work as a railway employement or business women

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  8. Hello. I’m presently studying class 11. And I wish to continue my studies in a university in USA as a freshman. So, is it necessary for me to complete class 12 in order to enroll in a university?

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  9. Sir I myself is studying in 12 sci class I want to do my further studies in usa please guide me sis

    please do reply

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  10. Dear Kumar Sir,

    hello! how are you? i want to ask you that now i am in 10th i want to study in america in high school. My 9th result has not come. And 1 most important thing that i am in federal board not in sindh board. My school name is BAHRIA cOLLEGE. Please reply me that how to apply with scholars and my uncle also live in America city chicago plz reply me i really want your response sir

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  11. Hii sir,
    My name is jaydeep soni.

    I am completed my 10th. In 2010 and right now I want to study in us for higer education… So what can I do for visa.. Plz advise…

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    • Don’t waste ur time in other thing u can get admission in diploma. . If u want to admission in diploma in top college without donation then contact me. My mb. No. 9263591008

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  12. Dear Sir,
    My son Robin V.Surti is now in 11th sicence just now he has given the exam of X th Gujarat Board Exam.
    I want to send my son for study in Canada.
    after he complite 12th in Gujarat.
    How…?
    Pls help me….?
    I am waiting for your reply.

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  13. Hello respected judge,
    I myself mridul have got 83% in 10th std. I want to study in U.S.A after 12th.My studies are going on for 12th std in 2015 I wil complete my 12th I want my further studies in U.S.A please can you help me to know what to do further. Please

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  14. What if my 10th %age is not very good…. i really want to study in US… right now I’m in class 12th…. and planning to study in US… please do reply

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  15. I’m in class 12th… CBSE board…. i want to know that whether i’ll get admission if I score 83-84% (approx)…. please reply… i really want to study in US 🙂

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  16. I have completed Higher Secondary level in 2012, with 62% marks in aggregate in Commerce stream. Can I get admission in any of the US Universities, with a scholarship, as my financial power is too weak to persuade higher education in abroad. But, it’ s my dream. please reply…

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  17. i’m giving exams of 10th class n i’m confused how much percentage is important to do hr management after this.
    my contact no. is 8826882329 so,give me some tips.

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  18. Sir,
    Iam a CBSE student And studying in Xth std…. Iam giving my boards examinations. As per my preparations Iam expecting to get CGPA 10 i.e, about 95%… Iam also expectng a 100 in Maths… Sir, can I get admission to a good school for higher studies (11&12) in USA with scholarships/

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    • My Kid is getting completed 10th by 2016 March …We want to pursue her further study in USA .. especially in Naperville, Illinois State ..

      Please suggest pre and post 10th requirements , so that we will be working on the same in next 10 months.

      Best Regards , Manoj +917387687777

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  19. sir I have 65% in 10th n in 11th I was promoted by 3 marks and 12th is running and this April m going to usa so will I get admission there n by which mark sheet will I get admission

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  20. Hello Sir,

    i have completed my 10th , and got 78% . I have also completed 12th and i have got 50% . . , then what i do ?

    Then i loosed my home and parents without telling them , then now im in Pune ,

    I have checked one company in Pune that offers me 8000 salery and i have to operate only computer, can i join this job ? ? Plz tell me sir plz , plz send me msg on my number 8806135514 ! Plz . . !

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  21. sir , i’m studying b.tech 2nd year ece.i have a great passion to be the best.i can study well but i dont have any guidence.i want be the best and i’m ready to do something for my life and i dont know what. ssc 94%inter 93%.i know it does’nt matter sir.sir pleassssssssssse guide me what to do in these three years or what is suitable for the guy like me .please sir.

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  22. hallo sir l read in 11th class my markes in 10 class 81% so i am read in usa school please give me path from read in use in science subject what i do. Please give me path my ame is scientish line i love research . One day i doing a important research.

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  23. hello sir,
    i have got 89% marks in 10th and 57.8% in 12th. will that pose any problem if i apply to US universities for doing MS after completing my B.E in computers with aggregate 65% from India{Pune university}?

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  24. Hi Sir,

    I am Tanuja I have completed my M.sc(IT) with lateral entry. I have got 50 % of score in 10th, 11th, 56 % in (B.sc) and B grade in M.sc(IT). In degree I have taken biological science after that I did NIIT and then I pursued M.Sc(IT). I want to do MBA in US. Am I eligible for taking the course in any of the university in USA.
    Sir please clarify my doubt. I am eagerly waiting for your reply.

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    • Try to do your TOFEL -Test in English as foreign language Exam in India. and GRE Exam , go to American Embassy in India.

      Thanks – Uma
      call me – I will guide you
      517-862 -8971
      this is USA – Michigan
      Put the country code and call me

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  25. I was realy depressed with my schooling in bangladesh…they never gave the proper care…thats why I home schooled and sitted for O’levels exam…but the problem is I coudnt finished it properly….I gave two exams nd got E grade..than finally afterwards I manage to go to america..bcuz im a citizen there…thn after one week..I went atlantic city high school for admition…but I didnt got any scores or records from my previous classes in banglaesh, like I said I home schooled….for tht reason they are not getting me admitted…they say its impossible..now please help me..wat shud I do now?…please help me

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    • You can apply there as a home schooled student, tell them that you were home schooled tell them everything they tend to be very cooperative. If you’re going to high school it won’t be much of a problem else do community college courses or take the required exams to qualify. For university study with useless high school stuff , go to a community college then transfer to a normal 4 year one 🙂

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  26. I have finished Electronics and Communication with 71.42%, I have 3 IEEE publications and 1 patent. The thing is my +2 marks are bit low like its 58.7%. Can you suggest me what should i do.I am interested in working in US . Will JAVA course from NIIT be useful. Possiblity of getting job with it.

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  27. Our University does not have many students from India and we will be very happy to see some hard working, intelligent applicants joining us. We have a fully functional visa, I-20 document processing team and fluency in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam. I can be reached directly at sshankar at chu dot edu. The University website is www.chu.edu

    Wish you all the best

    Sandeep Shankar, Ph.D.
    Professor
    Colorado Heights University
    Denver, Colorado, USA

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  28. hello threre,
    i never gave 11th and 12 th before BE. i have completed Diploma in Engineering after my SSC and got admission to Direst Second Year of Engineering, so that i have 10+3+3 years of education. i am now in the pre final year of BE so i want to know of they need transcripts of Diploma as well as BE or just BE??? also, when i will be applying for MS, i wont have finished my BE as i need to apply before the final semister, so how they will decide my GPA??

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  29. hello sir,
    I complete my b.tech in india around 6.75cpi in gujrat..
    I want ms in usa..
    so any written exam like GRE,TOFEL is nedded for this?
    plz suggest me..

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    • sir i am from bangladesh how can i take admission in grade 11 in america what do i need plz can u conferm me coz i will go to america in a few days can u help me i am very confused

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      • Same situation here my fellow bengali. In my case I ASSUME that, since most american High schools are public, they will allow you to go into high school with no hassle if you give them your transcript(TC) from your previous school.

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      • Same here…I am the facing same problem…they say u have to get the result frm ur previous classes…but I dnt have any..I home schooled

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  30. Hi sir,
    I am an aspirant for MS in computer science , Well my 10th ,12th and graduation
    (3 yrs.) scores are 71%,95% and 81%.At present i am an employee working in Software field, i am a sun certified java programmer also.Well as i know if a 12+3 graduate has to go for MS then he needs to show a strong profile ,a great score in GRE and TOEFL.
    I am going to write GRE and TOEFL in near future, but i need to be clear on few things like..
    1.Do really US universities allow 12+3 graduates,if yes then what all universities.
    2.What is the ideal score to get scholarship in top US universities.
    I am eagerly waiting to know all these things..so that i can start my preparation for it.
    Hoping for a positive response.
    Thank you in Advance.

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    • Hi Abhishek,
      You need 12+4 yrs of graduation to apply to good universities.
      For application help, check out http://scholarstrategy.com/counseling-packages/

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  31. i am green card holder i have done upto 10th grade in india n vl do 11 and 12 th grade in usa will i get addmision in gujarat india fo mbbs ya bds ya architect if ya den wat wud b d fees ???

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  32. SIR,
    i have got 52% in my 10th and 58% in 12th….many companies came up in our university keeping the criteria that 60% is the marks needed for us….so will i not be placed in any good companies who understand my talents ….i know that by that time i dint understood the value of education … but here in this university when i got placed i understood my poteintial …sir/madam please help me or plzzz guide me for my future placements….your reply is very important for me…

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  33. hello sir,
    i have got 81% marks in 10th and 67.8% in 12th. will that pose any problem if i apply to US universities for doing MS after completing my B.Tech from India? i badly want to study MS in USA, thats my dream since childhood. please reply sir, i really need to know.
    Thank you.

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    • hello sir i am kapoor basha from pondicherry. i have complited my 11 th std and i got 80% mark in my 10 th exam . i am willing to join in this job . i have a good knowledge on buissness. i know more then three languages with english is my best. i am more interest in join the job so please send your good news to my number 8190816248 by sms. thank you
      by kapoor

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  34. Dear Kumar,

    I seek your guidance as I am to take a very important decision for my future.

    I did BSc( P/C/M) in 2003 with 60 % marks and then pursued MMS( Marketing / Finance)(2003-2005) from IIPS DAVV (Indore) which then ranked around 35-40 all India ranking. I score 8.9 /10 which is equilvalent to 84%.

    My percentages in class 10th and 12th were 60% and 50 % respectively. As i come from a family which saw severe financial problems and thus I had put myself through college right from my 12th to MMS.

    I have 6 years of work ex mostly as sales/ corporate sales manager with big companies and a more diversified role with a start up.

    I am intellectually very sound and am appreciated for my mature thoughts and gr8 communication skills.

    I am expecting around 700 score in GMAT.

    I want to know which all collgeses in US/UK I should think of applying. My budget for studies will not be more than 25 Lakh(soft loans from close relatives). am intretsed in 1 yr MBA only as my theoritical concepts are very sound for almost all the mgmt subjects.

    PLZ guide me.

    Thanks in anticipation.

    Regards
    Ashish

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  35. hi kumar,
    i wanted to ask whether any US universities consider marks obtained in DIPLOMA.
    I hav done diploma in computer engg and right now i am completing my B.E in computer engg as well. So should consider wrighting anything related to diploma in my transcript. As a diploma is considered equivalent to 11th and 12th standard in India.
    looking forward 4 ur reply.
    Thank You.

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  36. i want transcript format .i m 12th[higher secondary class] passed out & want to study in any Germany university.

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  37. Sir, I’m a Bangladeshi student. I have completed my IGCSE exams (O’Levels) and am waiting for the results. I will be migrating to the USA soon. I want to get admission in an American high school at grade 12 directly. However, I have checked some schools’ websites and some say they don’t take 12th grade admissions.
    How can I get admission in grade 12 directly? Isn’t there any way for a new immigrant to get admitted to 12th grade if one qualifies? Please let me know the procedure.
    Thank you! 🙂

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  38. Hi,
    I have completed my Degree in 1998 and PG in 2006 respectively, I only have my mark sheets and provisional degree certificate and for PG I only have Mark sheets. I have 10+ years of experience with all the appointment letters of previous employment. Is this mandatory to have final degree certificate for both Graduation and PG for filing H1B visa… Please reply urgently…

    Thanks…

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    • Amit,
      For filing H1B, you do not need to provide originals. You just need to submit copies. I am not sure if it is mandatory, but it is good to submit them, just to avoid any future issues. Talk to your attorney, who files H1B, they should advise you if it is mandatory.

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  39. sir i want to know that my GPA is not so good in BE engg but i am very keen in pusuing MS for this i am ready to score in the GRE but as my GPA is not so good .scoring only in the GRE will it make me achieve some good university ?
    will be eageru waiting for your valuable response.
    thank you.

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