A statement of results and a transcript are both academic documents, but they serve different purposes and contain different information. A statement of results (or result sheet) is a simple document issued by educational institutions that lists only the grades or marks a student earned in specific courses or exams during a particular period. It focuses solely on numerical scores or letter grades and typically does not include detailed course descriptions, credit hours, or cumulative information. A transcript, by contrast, is a comprehensive official record of a student's complete academic history at an institution. It includes course names, credit hours, grades earned, grading scale used, cumulative GPA (grade point average), degree conferred, and sometimes honors or distinctions. Transcripts provide a full overview of a student's academic performance over their entire enrollment period. In terms of usage, statements of results are often used for immediate feedback after exams or a semester, while transcripts are the formal documents requested for university applications, job applications, or transfer to other institutions. Transcripts carry more official weight because they are comprehensive and verifiable records maintained by the registrar's office. Additionally, transcripts typically require a formal request process and may involve a fee, whereas statements of results are usually provided automatically to students. When institutions need to verify someone's academic standing or evaluate their qualifications, they typically request an official transcript rather than a statement of results due to its completeness and official status.