Course Guide Translation Services for Students to Access Accurate Learning

Client Information

Client Industry: Higher Education / Academic Transcripts & Course Guide Services

Location: Athens, Georgia, USA

File Information

File Type & Page Count: PDF documents, 5 pages total (Degree Certificate – Master's in Marketing Management: 1 page; Degree Certificate – B.S. in Agriculture: 1 page; Transcript – B.S. in Agriculture: 2 pages; Transcript – Marketing Management: 1 page)

Goal

The client, seeking admission to a U.S. graduate program, required professional Spanish to English translation of academic certificates and transcripts. The translations needed to strictly match formatting requirements, include all seals/stamps, and be accompanied by a Certificate of Translation, ensuring acceptance by the admissions office at a major U.S. university. The client's objectives were to guarantee document authenticity, meet institutional compliance, and receive both digital and (if needed) hard copies for submission.

Key Challenges

• Precise academic terminology and degree/course titles.
• Maintaining original format and layout for each document.
• Inclusion of all visible seals and stamps in translation.
• Coordination for optional physical mailing and tracking.
• Assurance of accuracy and acceptance for college admissions purposes.

Speakers & Languages

Languages: Source – Spanish; Target – English.

Delivery Time

Project Duration: 4 business days (digital delivery), with additional coordination for physical mailing as needed.

Strategy

A team specializing in academic translations was assigned to the project.

• Each document was carefully reviewed for complex subject matter (Agriculture and Marketing).
• Translations were produced using a side-by-side layout to ensure alignment with the originals, including detailed attention to signatures, seals, and official stamps.
• All files were formatted to mirror the original PDFs in Word, per client specifications.
• A certified translator issued the Certificate of Translation to accompany the documents.
• Close communication was maintained to update the client at each milestone and coordinate optional mailing services directly to the university's admissions office.

Results

• All documents were delivered on time and met the exact formatting and certification standards required by the university.
• The translations were accepted by the University of Georgia's Graduate Admissions, ensuring the client's eligibility for program consideration.
• The client received prompt email updates, transparent instructions for payment and mailing, and the flexibility to request additional hard copies as needed.
• The process improved the efficiency of the client's application and contributed to a positive admissions experience.
• The university admissions team confirmed document authenticity and compliance, resulting in high client satisfaction.

Testimonial

"Excellent customer service. Prompt response. Accurate and professional translation, just what I needed for my graduate application." — Client from the Higher Education sector