No matter how good your excuse is, a study abroad program isn’t going to grant you any extensions to get your application in on time. If you procrastinated and you think there’s no time to get the translations you need, think again.
All may not be lost.
Rush translation services can help you ensure your application is completed on time.
Staying on top of application deadlines
Whether you’re studying abroad as part of a program at your home institution or you’re seeking to become a resident abroad, you’re most likely concerned about meeting various deadlines for visas, recommendations and applications.
An important part of your application will almost certainly be a translation of your transcripts and diplomas, which you must obtain and submit by the deadline.
College application deadlines are very strict and exceptions are rarely granted, so you’ll want to make sure you’re on top of everything so that you’re not left behind. Just picture yourself sadly scrolling through your friends’ awesome travel photos while you’re stuck on the home campus, all because you didn’t get your application together.
In addition to institution deadlines, you will also have to make sure you’re aware of all of the other deadlines, including visa application deadlines. Visa processing times also vary by country, so you’ll want to make sure that you have everything in order.
If you are studying abroad through your home college, you’ll have a support system to help you through every step of the process. But the process will be more complex if you are moving abroad and seeking residency, or enrolling directly in a foreign university.
We know, you get it — you should have thought about all this sooner and not procrastinated. But you did procrastinate, and now the deadline is impossibly close and you still don’t have the translations you need. That’s where rush translations come in.
How a rush translation can save you
When there’s a looming deadline, a rush translation will come in handy. Rush translations are routinely performed by certified translators and professional translation services who are used to meeting deadlines in a very short period of time.
By definition, a rush translation requires a faster turnaround than most other translation jobs. A core team of translators, editors and proofreaders work together to ensure that a project is completed very quickly, sometimes even within the same day.
But that doesn’t mean we’re not giving your documents the same careful attention just because they’re being handled on a rush basis — you’ll still receive a professional, accurate translation of your academic documents.
Rush translations are typically performed when a document submitted for translation is subject to a strict deadline or needed on very short notice. Academic documents, including transcripts and diplomas, will often fall into this category.
Academic translation requirements
Requirements for translation of academic documents can be extensive. Each country differs, but it is likely that you will need a certified translation of all of your documents if English is not an official language in your home country. Certified translations will also ensure that your translated document visually resembles the original for easy comparison, which will expedite the accrediting process and make it easier on you.
Aside from your academic documents, you may also need certified translations of your birth certificate and medical records translated in order to receive your student visa. Make sure you stay ahead of the game and have everything prepared well in advance in case any obstacles come up along the way.
The process of preparing to study abroad can be a very stressful one. Having all of your documents in order well in advance will help ease the stress, but you can also rest assured that a rush translation is very much a viable option if you’re pressed for time. Remember, once your translations are taken care of, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying your experience abroad!