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Why Hiram College Requires A WES Evaluation?

The document provides information about WES credential evaluations for international students applying to Hiram College. It explains that WES evaluates foreign educational documents and provides a US equivalency, which is often required by US universities and employers. It details the two types of evaluations WES offers, costs, processing time, required documents, translations, and answers frequently asked questions about the evaluation process.

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Why Hiram College Requires A WES Evaluation?

The document provides information about WES credential evaluations for international students applying to Hiram College. It explains that WES evaluates foreign educational documents and provides a US equivalency, which is often required by US universities and employers. It details the two types of evaluations WES offers, costs, processing time, required documents, translations, and answers frequently asked questions about the evaluation process.

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https://www.wes.

org/about-wes-credential-evaluation/

Why Hiram College requires a WES evaluation?


The WES evaluation converts educational credentials from any country in the world into their U.S.
equivalents. It describes each certificate, transcript, diploma or degree that you have earned and states
its academic equivalency in the United States. WES evaluations are widely accepted and often
specifically requested by academic institutions, licensing boards, employers and government agencies
throughout the U.S.

Credential Evaluation for Education Purposes


Foreign credential evaluation is a process that converts the academic credentials that you earned
outside of the U.S. or Canada. At the end of the process, you will receive a credential evaluation report
that includes information about your original credentials as well as its U.S. or Canadian equivalency. This
report allows your education to be understood by anyone who is familiar with the education system in
the U.S. or Canada.

Document-by-Document Evaluation
This report is suitable for freshman admissions when advanced standing or transfer credit is not
expected, employment applications, and submission to U.S. immigration authorities.

A Document-by-Document evaluation identifies and describes each of your credentials. It contains:

o The name of the credential


o The requirements for entry
o The program length
o The equivalency in terms of U.S. education

WES Services and Fees


Your evaluation will be completed in seven (7) business days after receipt, review, and approval of all
documents, and payment in full.

Additional Fees
Standard delivery (tracking not included) $10

Courier delivery (tracking included)


International courier services (per address) $75

1-day shipping (per address, U.S. only) $35

2-day shipping (per address, U.S. only) $25

3-5 business day shipping (per address, U.S. only) $15

The WES Evaluation Process


1. Submit your application and receive your WES reference number.
o Your WES reference number is required on all documents sent to WES.
o WES is not responsible for documents that arrive without a reference number.
o Document must be sent in a sealed envelope.

2. Read WES document requirements and send in your documents. Remember to include your
WES reference number.
o To avoid errors: Submit your document according to the required document page.
o Your WES reference number must be included on the envelope, as shown in the image on
the right.
o Do not send documents without first obtaining a WES reference number.
o WES will review your documents when they receive them. If additional information is
required, they will contact you.

3. WES verifies your credentials, create your report, and deliver it to your recipients.
o Once WES receive all required documents and verify their authenticity, they will complete
your report and send it out within seven (7) business days.

Required Documents – What To Submit


To ensure that evaluations are based on documents that are accurate and valid, WES adheres to strict
and specific document requirements for each country of education. WES verifies documents for
authenticity and adheres to the standards used in North America for the submission of academic
records.

For the requirements for your country of education, you can choose from the list that is on the website
https://www.wes.org/required-documents/.

TRANSLATIONS: You must submit clear and legible photocopies of precise word-for-word English
translations of all foreign language documents. To have your documents translated into English, you
may contact University Language Services, Inc. (ULS) at 1-800-419-4601. (Outside the U.S., call 212-766-
4111.)

This information is provided for your convenience only. All arrangements must be made directly with
ULS or the translation service of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to have my credentials evaluated?
If you completed your education outside of the U.S., you must have your credentials evaluated in order
to have them understood and recognized by Hiram College. A WES evaluation will provide you with the
U.S. academic equivalents for your credentials and allow you to pursue further education or seek
employment in the U.S.

When should I have my credentials evaluated?


You should have your credentials evaluated as early as possible so that you can make the most out of
the evaluation. If you plan to continue your studies at a U.S. college or university and have not yet
decided where to apply, a WES evaluation can help you make that decision by showing you how your
educational credentials are viewed in the U.S. You can use that information to apply to schools that are
appropriate for your educational background.

What does a WES evaluation contain?


A WES evaluation compares your credentials with their U.S. educational equivalents. The evaluation is
advisory and it is designed to help academic institutions, licensing boards and employers in the U.S.
understand foreign credentials.

WES offers two types of evaluations:

1. A Document-by-Document evaluation contains a description of your credentials, including


name, year awarded, name of institution attended, and major field of study. It also provides the
U.S. equivalent for each credential.
2. A Course-by-Course evaluation contains all of the information in a Document-by-Document
evaluation and in addition, it lists all post-secondary subjects with their corresponding value
expressed in terms of U.S. semester credit and grade equivalents.

Which evaluation should I choose?


In general, a Document-by-Document evaluation is sufficient for Hiram College.

What is the cost of a WES evaluation?


A Document-by-Document evaluation costs around $100.00 and a WES Course-by-Course evaluation
costs around $160. If you require additional services, such as rush service, express delivery or a CPA
Board Evaluation, extra charges apply.

How long does it take to obtain a WES evaluation?


WES can complete your evaluation in 7 business days or less, depending on the type of service that you
request. However, if additional research, correspondence or verification is required, the evaluation will
take longer. We recommend that you start the process as early as possible and submit all documents as
required to ensure the timely completion of your evaluation report.

What documents do I need to send for evaluation?


Obtaining the appropriate credentials is extremely important in the WES evaluation process. Detailed
instructions for your country of education are given at http://www.wes.org/required

What if my documents are not in English?


If your documents are not in English, you must submit precise word-for-word English translations
together with your foreign-language documents. WES does not provide translation services. Translations
prepared by the school or university that you attended or by authorized translators in your home
country are acceptable. If you need to find a translator in the U.S., you may wish to contact University
Language Services, Inc. 1- 800-419-4601. Outside the U.S., call 212-766-4111. This information is
provided for your convenience only. All arrangements must be made directly with the translation service
of your choice.

How does WES review credentials?


All credentials are reviewed as soon as they arrive at WES. If WES determines that a credential requires
additional information or verification, WES will contact the institution that issued it to obtain the
necessary information or to have it verified.

You can find more frequently asked questions here https://www.wes.org/help

tel: 212-966-6311 fax: 212-739-6100

info@wes.org

http://wes.org/

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