Name changed since undergrad

[giantswing]

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Hi! I've been out of college for about three years now and have gotten married. My last name has changed. Do I need to change it with my undergrad school or will the "other name" part on the application explain this? I don't want my transcripts to be confused! (Called the office and they said I'd need to check with the schools.)

 

[Nontrad Dad]

I'm in the same boat as you and was told to change my name with my undergrad institutions and request updated transcripts reflecting this.

Although I changed my last name due to continuous confusion between myself and my father, I would think the same would apply to anyone who's changed his/her last name after graduation.

Please let us know if you find out something different.

 

[Washingtonian]

My last name changed as well. What happens is when you put in a request for a transcript from the school, it will ask your current name and any previous name you may have held (i.e. pre-married last name).

 

[teddy bear doc]

About half my UG transcripts had my maiden name and half had my married name (transferred a LOT). I applied and didn't make the cut last year, but the name issue wasn't a big deal. Like Washingtonian said, you just put your current name and former name on the transcript request. On AMCAS, the "other name" section covers all your bases.