Credential Advice
Find advice and resources to support you as you apply for a credential evaluation and work toward your academic and professional goals.

How to Upload Your Degree Certificates and Translations to WES
WES Advisor |
Many applicants can now upload copies of degree certificates and translations in My Account. This is not a requirement for all applications, so you can disregard this post if you have already submitted your degree certificates and translations or if they are not listed in your Required Documents. Note: This feature is for degree certificates […]

Updated: About WES Digital Badges
WES Advisor |
When you purchase the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) in connection with your credential evaluation, you qualify for a WES Digital Badge. WES has partnered with Credly’s Acclaim, a leading digital credential service provider, to offer digital badges free of charge to qualified recipients. Ready to get started? Create an account now and select […]

Definition of Mentorship: What Is a Mentor and Do You Need One?
Yetunde Oshinkale |
Yetunde Oshinkale is a WES Ambassador who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria. She is now a teaching assistant at Capella University. She received her current position thanks to guidance from a professional mentor who understood her goals. In this blog, she shares some of the advice she learned about how to choose a […]

Updated: Your Indian Degree Questions Answered
WES Advisor |
Many Indian students have questions about how U.S. universities assess their education. As a follow-up to our popular How U.S. Universities Evaluate Your 3-Year Indian Bachelor’s Degree post, we created this article to answer commonly asked questions from our readers. Below, find the answers to commonly asked questions about Indian degrees and credential evaluations. What […]

Preview Your International Degree Today
WES Advisor |
Have you ever wondered what your international credentials are worth? Are you curious about their U.S. or Canadian degree equivalency? We have the perfect solution for you! Check out our free WES Degree Equivalency Tool for a U.S. or Canadian equivalency preview. Why a Preview? When properly evaluated and recognized, your educational credentials can open […]

Windmill Microlending Now Offering Microloans of Up to $15,000 CAD
Shawn McCarty |
Microloans are small, short-term loans with low interest rates that can serve as a lifeline for immigrants and refugees who are just starting out in a new country. In this blog post, Shawn McCarty, an Expert Ambassador and manager at Windmill Microlending, describes the benefits of microloans for Canadian newcomers. Although moving to Canada is […]

Leverage Your International Training and Skills in Your U.S. Job Search
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers |
So, you have arrived in the United States and now need employment. But you feel intimidated because you do not have work experience in the U.S. Remember that your international professional experience is valuable in your new home country—you just need to think strategically about how to leverage it. You will need to know how […]

Answers to Your Indian Credential Evaluation Questions
Justine D'Souza |
Getting your credentials evaluated is an important part of migrating from India to the United States or Canada. To complete the process as easily as possible with World Education Services (WES), you must carefully follow all of the instructions during the application process. However, if you still have questions, this blog post might offer some […]

Modify Your Order: Add or Remove a Credential
Justine D'Souza |
For any variety of reasons, sometimes the person requesting a credential evaluation will need to modify the order after the process has already started. Should you find yourself in that situation, here are the steps to follow if you need to add or remove a credential from your order. The final decision, however, lies with […]

7 Ways to Make the WES Credential Evaluation Process Work for You
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers |
Are you a professional considering migrating to the United States? Before you emigrate, several issues will need your thoughtful attention. Did you know that credential evaluation is one of them? Thankfully, the credential evaluation process can be relatively pain-free, depending on how you approach it. These seven tips offer some insights into how you can […]

Behind the Scenes of the Credential Evaluation Process
Justine D'Souza |
After sending your documents to WES, you can check your status in My Account to learn when we have processed them in our system. Once your documents have been processed, our evaluators carefully review them to produce your credential evaluation report. While you are waiting for the evaluators to finish reviewing your documents, you may […]

What Happens After You Send Your Documents to WES?
Justine D'Souza |
If you have decided to pursue a WES credential evaluation, you will need to fill out an online application, pay all necessary fees, and send WES your documents in the required format as specified on our website. After completing these steps, you must wait and monitor My Account for updates regarding your file. We will […]
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