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Updated: How U.S. Universities Evaluate Your Three-Year Indian Bachelor’s Degree

Thursday | August 22, 2019 | by WES Advisor

Do you have a three-year Indian bachelor’s degree? Most bachelor degree programs in the U.S. last four years, although some schools offer a three-year track. For this reason, many U.S. universities may feel hesitant about accepting a bachelor’s degree with only three years of study. Traditionally, a three-year bachelor’s...

Webinar Recap: Funding Your Education in Canada

Wednesday | August 21, 2019 | by Justine D'Souza

If you are considering higher education in Canada, you are most likely exploring financial aid options as well. WES Advisor recently hosted a webinar on financial aid with Carolyn Ford, PhD, director of International Undergraduate Recruitment at Western University. Now available on demand, the webinar covers the following topics:...

What Is the Academic Records Request Form?

Friday | August 16, 2019 | by Justine D'Souza

WES’ Academic Records Request Form can be used to request your academic documents from the institution where you were educated. It can be filled out online or by hand; you can send it electronically or by mail. (Just be sure to find out if your school has any preferences.)...

From Banking to Jazz: A Syrian Refugee’s Journey to Canada

Wednesday | August 14, 2019 | by Alyona Kalachova

Majd Sekkar is a Syrian newcomer to Canada who is hitting high notes as he develops a music career in Toronto. Majd holds a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance from the University of Aleppo, which he attended from 2010 to 2014. After university he worked at Bank Al-Sharq,...

Webinar Recap: Prepare to Work in a Skills-Based Economy

Friday | August 9, 2019 | by Alyona Kalachova

If you missed our live webinar on how to prepare to work in a skills-based economy, keep reading. This post summarizes the key takeaways and tips our panelists shared. The webinar featured Sarah Hua, program manager at WES Global Talent Bridge, and three guest speakers: Patrick MacKenzie, chief executive...