In the United States, some schools and employers might hesitate to recognize a three-year degree, since most domestic bachelor’s degree programs take four years to complete. Because of this, some Indian students encounter difficulties having their three-year bachelor’s degree recognized in the U.S. As a result, Indian students may be asked to repeat coursework or […]
Did you know that many people often need more than one type of evaluation report? World Education Services (WES) offers several types of credential evaluations. When immigrating to Canada, applicants will need to order an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). Later, they may need to obtain a WES Course-by-Course (CxC) or Document-by-Document (DxD) evaluation to pursue […]
For many students around the world, the dream of studying in the United States lives on. Higher education in the U.S. is still highly coveted and remains very popular among international students. According to U.S. News and World Report, half of the world’s top universities are in the U.S., and 15 of those rank in the […]
This week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update that is intended to lessen the burden on those hoping to complete a change of status (COS) and enroll as international students. The new policy states that nonimmigrants do not need to file status extensions while waiting for their approved F-1 […]
For the coming academic year, many colleges and universities are hosting their classes online in Canada and the U.S. This is particularly unfortunate for many international students who were planning to travel to North America this fall and experience the joy of studying abroad while also pursuing their education. However, there are still many ways […]
Even though you may not be able to go on in-person college visits now, there are many things you can do at home to determine if a prospective school is a good fit for you. For example, you can interact with the school on their website, via email, and on social media not only to […]
Recommendation letters play an essential role during the graduate school application process. Most institutions require you to include at least three letters with your application. Test scores, official transcripts, professional work experience, and extracurricular activities will also affect your outcome. But your letters of recommendation can be deal-breakers. They are especially important when the admissions […]
Are you an international student interested in applying to a university or college in the United States? Do you feel limited by your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores? Do not let your low test scores stop you from applying! There are “conditional admission” programs available to help international students boost their English language […]
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 […]
Are you thinking about continuing your education in the United States or Canada? You probably have a lot of questions! Well, we have a lot of answers for you—and they are all one click away. We collected the best advice from our experts and all of the WES Advisor archives to put together the ultimate […]
Expert Ambassador Kasie Reyes is the associate director of the International Student and Scholar Office at Old Dominion University in Virginia. In recent years, her school—like most others in the United States—has seen an increase in the number of visa denials being issued to international students. Receiving a visa denial can be confusing, disappointing, and […]
Mariel S. Tavakoli is a WES Expert Ambassador who recently graduated from the University of Oxford. Her studies focused on helping international students prepare personal statements in English. Below, she provides essential insights about how to prepare a personal essay that will improve your chances of earning admission to a college or university in the […]
