Study Abroad Grades

[chill3]

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Hi all,

So I have read the previous posts concerning this topic and have consulted the AMCAS handbook, but am still a bit confused about how this is going to work.

I studied for a semester at a highly regarded UK school and took normal upper level courses (Molecular Biology, Physiology and some Econ). My credits transferred to my UG school, but they are represented simply as blank credits from my study abroad term (i.e. 4 classes worth of credits, no grades, no course names). I do have an official transcript from the university with course names and grades.

Long story short, if I can count these towards my cGPA and sGPA that would be great, especially since the classes were as legit as any US course. From what I am reading, I can't tell whether I can submit these grades, but am not obligated to, or whether AMCAS will not accept them? In the long run it only bumps my GPA a bit, but I'm right on the edge with my stats and every little bit helps...

Thanks for any clarification.

 

[IncognitoGuy]

Does your school's Study Abroad office have a process where they convert the UK grade back into a corresponding grade at your institution? Or if not, would they be willing/able to do so?

I ask because this is what my study abroad program did and it made life much, much easier for me.

 

[kyamh]

My study abroad grades didn't end up counting towards my GPA on the AMCAS but I ended up sending my transcript in anyhow and I'm hoping that they take a look at those grades!

 

[chill3]

Thanks for the suggestions!

Does your school's Study Abroad office have a process where they convert the UK grade back into a corresponding grade at your institution? Or if not, would they be willing/able to do so?

I ask because this is what my study abroad program did and it made life much, much easier for me.

I have sense graduated, but I will contact them and see what can be done. I know they have that transcript on file so maybe they can help me out.