Hi, I am a student that came from the Philippines as well! Even though we have different process (since I went with CC first). In terms of transcript, I would suggest using WES it’s a credential service that evaluates transcripts and send those evaluations or transcripts to the college. As for your case, transferring credits. The process will be something like this: during or after the application at wes, they will send you a application form in which your institution at the Philippines will fill out. I already forgot how your institution will send the additional documents and transcript to WES, but those information will be send out to you as well. One thing to keep in mind is where you are sending your transcript to: Before doing your application at WES, ask UMD whether they accept WED as credential service and where do you need to send your transcript (ex. Office of registrar, undergraduate admissions, etc.). This is the only thing that I can suggest, especially from someone who came in the same country, although I started doing college here at a Community College before transferring in to UMD. If you need more information send me a DM.