Work diligently to get your home university to send the transcripts promptly. Other schools will accept student copies of transcripts, or copies that have been certified by a school or notary public. A very few schools will accept transcripts, in languages other than English, or in certain languages, such as Spanish or French. Most schools will not, and will require school records in the English language. If your ministry of education does not provide official transcripts in English, you will be required to provide official translations in English.
Some schools have very specific rules about acceptable translations.
Be sure to read school rules with great care. Many schools will require that you submit both an English translation and an original or certified copy in your language. Teacher Recommendations Teacher recommendations are an important part of your application folder. A good, strong recommendation will go a long way to confirm the information you will be supplying. It would be wise to get a recommendation from a teacher who knows both you and your work well, and has taught you in a subject related to your chosen major.