I am planning to take up Creative Writing Course at University of Illinois. They call it MFA- Masters in Fine Arts. Having prepared to sit for GRE was in itself a big task. It is not a joke to think of going back to studies after more than two decades! One must not however forget, where there is a will there is a way.

So, thanks to the will, I am now soon going to take my test. Just when I was looking at the application form, I realized I will need all my transcripts of B.Sc (Honours) from Calcutta University and an M.A from Delhi University.

While thinking of whom to turn to with my request I was left clueless. No one would oblige me with going to colleges one in Kolkata (St. Xavier’s) and one in Delhi (St. Stephens) to collect transcripts. They would rather suggest taking an appointment with a counselor. 'You want to study now.... You just married off your daughter....' and more of such expressions.

In such a time, Sahara Care House appears to be a savior. I read about their services at http://www.saharacarehouse.com. I have come to understand that On my request for transcript, they will apply for Marks Transcripts service at both the universities and obtain the document on my behalf. All I need to do is furnish them the attested copies of relevant documents.

I will let you know how the whole thing goes. Given my past experience I think I will be blogging from University of Illinois soon!