How accurate is WES evaluation?

A credential evaluation report from WES provides an accurate and authenticated record of the educational or professional qualifications you earned in other countries, including degrees, diplomas, and transcripts.

How does WES verify?

WES sends a photocopy of your documents electronically to the issuing institution or authority with a letter requesting verification. The status of your file changes to “On Hold.” As soon as the institution verifies in writing that the documents are authentic, WES proceeds with the credential evaluation process.

How long is WES evaluation valid?

Your WES ECA is valid for five years from the date of issue, and you can continue using your ECA when you submit a new Express Entry profile. Your Express Entry profile is valid for one year from the date you submit a profile to IRCC.

What is advantage of WES evaluation?

A WES evaluation is your passport to education and employment. Whether you want to continue your education, seek professional licensing or employment in the United States, the WES evaluation makes sure that your international academic credentials are recognized.

Does WES give GPA?

Obtaining your GPA from WES is not mandatory, but it's encouraged. You can also obtain your GPA on a 4.0 scale by completing a credential evaluation by one of the three Georgia Tech approved credential evaluation services: IEE, Educational Perspectives, or SpanTran Pathways.

The WES Evaluation Process Explained

Does Harvard accept WES?

program, you will need to submit your official transcripts and supporting documents for verification through World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or SpanTran.

Does WES expire?

Standard credential evaluation reports from WES have no expiration date. That means your report is a tool that you will be able to use more than once as you pursue academic and career pathways in Canada.

How does WES calculate GPA?

Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by multiplying the credits per course by the quality points for the grade for that course, repeating this procedure for each course, totaling the credit hour quality points thus obtained, and dividing by the total number of credits.

Can I get money back from WES?

The WES refund policy

WES does not offer refunds for cancelled applications. However, you can request a refund for a returned check. To do this, you will need to contact WES customer service.

Can I see my WES report online?

WES provides candidates with a convenient online application where they can obtain detailed instructions regarding required documents and track the status of their evaluations anytime. Completed WES Evaluation Reports can be accessed through AccessWES, our secure online delivery system, or they can be mailed to you.

Can I get WES evaluation for free?

WES has launched a free, online Degree Equivalency Tool.

Does WES contact university for verification?

WES notifies applicants when their documents are sent for verification. All such files are placed on hold until WES receives a written response from the institution itself. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Does WES send electronic copy?

WES sends electronic reports to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and to AccessWES members. Electronic reports are delivered instantaneously, but the institutional recipients may not review them as soon as they receive them.

Does WES require original transcripts?

Submitting Your Documents

Here are some important guidelines: Unless specifically stated on the Required Documents page or requested by WES, do not submit original documents.

Which WES package is best?

We recommend the Course-by-Course International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP); this means we will store your verified transcripts in addition to your evaluation report for easy sending later.

Is WES evaluation accepted in USA?

WES reports are widely accepted and trusted by thousands of institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Some institutions even require a credential evaluation from WES. Be sure to check with the academic institution, employer, or licensing board you plan to apply to see if it requires a certain report type or provider.

How do I pay money to WES?

Paying for Your Credential Evaluation

After reviewing your order, you will be taken to a final page to submit your payment. You can pay via credit card, debit card (in most cases, but please verify with your bank), or a wire transfer using Convera (formerly Western Union).

What is the difference between WES and ECA?

World Education Services (WES) is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to provide Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs). An ECA is used to evaluate degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada.

What are the new rules for WES?

Under the new rules, sending in all of the academic credentials in addition to the highest one can now actually slow down the process. “As of November 2020, WES applicants need to submit only their highest completed credential for an Educational Credential Assessment,” the organization's website states.

What is the best ECA for Canada?

Unless they're Doctors or Pharmacists, we usually recommend our clients use World Education Services (WES) for their ECA as they have the most efficient processing time. If you're a Doctor, the Medical Council of Canada must evaluate your primary medical diploma.

Is a 2.7 A good GPA?

Is a 2.7 GPA good? This GPA means that you've earned an average grade of a B- across all of your classes. Since a 2.7 GPA is lower than the national average of 3.0 for high school students, it will limit your options for college. 3.95% of schools have an average GPA below a 2.7.

Is 80% a 4.0 GPA?

Same for B+ and B- : they will become B and count as 3.0. In the US grading system, 80% -89% range makes a B. 90%-100% is an A. So the most direct and simple conversion would be 80/100 = B = 3.0.

Is 3.3 A bad GPA?

Is a 3.3 GPA good? Assuming an unweighted GPA, this means that you've earned a solid B+ on average across all of your classes. A 3.3 GPA is above the national average for high school students, but it's not high enough to get you accepted to schools that are very selective.