Complete Guide to Transcript and Credential (WES) Evaluation for International Students (2023)

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Complete Guide to Transcript and Credential (WES) Evaluation for International Students (2023)

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Credential/Transcript Evaluation is mandatory for most international applicants. Yet, most have no idea where to begin. I created a comprehensive tutorial to help students through this. ⤵
So, why is transcript evaluation paramount?
A good way for US universities to ensure that a candidate's credentials match up to US standards. Offers a universally understood metric of an applicant's academic journey. By standardizing credentials, a fair playing field is created, ensuring each student's assessment is consistent, regardless of their geographical origins. Tailored Recommendations A thorough grasp of an applicant's educational journey empowers universities to provide targeted advice. It might even lead to recommendations for bridge or preparatory courses.

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@DrBandaKhalifa 11 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy this.

@user-nx8uj7jp3h 2 ай бұрын

This is really helpful. Thank you, Dr.

@charlesgagbe3051 11 ай бұрын

Thanks boss . This WES evaluation is a major huddle and takes some time . Thanks for this video.

@DrBandaKhalifa 11 ай бұрын

welcome

@charlesgagbe3051 11 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa How can I can get into an MPH - MBA program ? I have a cgpa of 3.49 out of 4.0 with a BSC Nursing.

@mohamedmoustafa4285 4 ай бұрын

thank you DR. Khalifa on your explain🥰

@seiduabdullah313 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking of evaluating my credentials till I saw this video, very insightful and educative but however KNUST remains the best

@DrBandaKhalifa 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching... University of Sore Technicians...UST

@Abdullahkhan-ih2ri 8 ай бұрын

😅😮

@amosboateng1030 26 күн бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifaaahh😂💔

@gideonnyarkoh6739 Ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Really helpful

@iliyaishaya8237 4 ай бұрын

This is awesome. Thank you very much @DrBandaKhalifa. Please what’s your advice for someone that doesn’t have enough money to pay for transcript evaluation and application fee? I’ve searched about 30 schools of public health, and say 90% of them require transcript evaluation. My budget for this application cycle is around 600,000.00NGN. With the fall in naira, that might just be able to pay for 5 application fee. Transcript evaluation might cost around 400,000.00NGN. If I go for evaluation I might not be able to apply to more than two schools. And right now I’m at a crossroads. I’ll love you hear your advice Sir. Thank you.

@DrBandaKhalifa 3 ай бұрын

Not sure if there is a way around WES. probably check schools in other countries that dont require WES

@JohnGGBanin 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful doc. Thanks.

@Ellaaa618 3 күн бұрын

Thank you Dr. got this video For the recipient schools that would receive my WES results? Would I have to put all the schools I’m applying to there? Or they would send me the results personally?

@user-zy7yi3mf6g 10 ай бұрын

I have been following your videos and I would like to get in touch with you. very insightful

@wahpraise2852 3 ай бұрын

very informative video i learnt applying for WES would result in an increase or decrease in your CGPA by 0.4. is that true?

@DrBandaKhalifa 2 ай бұрын

Yes 100%

@deimoisaac5736 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video ....pls what if you are applying for more than two schools in the USA, how will you send it directly to those schools you are applying for? Thanks, I would like to get your feedback in a time best known to you.

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

I made a video about that

@michaelonyedika8095 4 ай бұрын

Yes sir it’s educating… but please is it the same step for HND holders? And for those of us who are HND holders, are we to submit both our HND and ND for evaluation?

@lekemorfaw4375 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the help Dr@Banda. Question: Last year, I had my transcripts evaluated purposely for Canada(immigration) Express Entry. Is there a possible way to upgrade it directly into the one suitable for this purpose of Graduate Admission into an American University without having to start the whole app process all over again?

@lauderhill1 8 ай бұрын

You had time, help and resources. I'm sure you can rationalize your choice of schools.

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Yup, it was a good problem to have.

@lauderhill1 8 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa sorry should have been more specific. I was talking to people born and raised here. Should have been more clear. No offense

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

sure... But I was not born and raised here...lol @@lauderhill1

@IrisCalderon-y3d Күн бұрын

Hello! Where did you translated your documents?

@opheliaoboh9564 11 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Dr this is really helpful bt Dr pls I would like to know if I need the evaluation for employment purpose what address should I use for recipient #2. Thank you

@saheedodunlami6959 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir.

@DrBandaKhalifa 3 ай бұрын

There is a form on the WES website. Print and fill your portion and send it to your school

@sundayjulius5103 10 ай бұрын

That's a great work. Keep it up

@mbanefoonyemelukwe4379 Ай бұрын

Good day Dr. Pls do medical doctors also use WES for evaluation when applying for Masters

@NicholasAddai-w6w 12 күн бұрын

Pls do you have to create an account and fill everything before you go to your institution for them to send your transcript to WES or what pls let me know. Thanks

@LoveIslam100 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! If I add a bachelors and masters certifications, do I have to pay twice?(For each of them)? Or ia it the same amount as paying for only one

@patrickahiatsi75 5 ай бұрын

With the WES iGPA free calculator I can’t find Ghana among the list of countries. any help?

@markizbell2463 10 ай бұрын

Greetings Dr what about state Registered Nurse evaluation? And what is your school doesn't have any partnership with WES for them to send your documents to Wes?

@user-vo6xv2hq3s 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Is it essential to complete WES evaluation before program deadline? Or Can it be done after the deadline also. Highly appreciated if you can rply this

@DrBandaKhalifa 9 ай бұрын

Better to do it prior to deadline. It takes time for the process to complete. Always advisable to start early. However, if you have already commenced the evaluation process then perhaps you can submit your initial application before the priority deadline and the WES will follow

@user-vo6xv2hq3s 9 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa thank you so much Doctor.

@user-vo6xv2hq3s 8 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa I need to know after the wes evaluation, how much time period is it valid? Do i need to do this evaluation again in next application process?

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Typically valid for atleast 5 years@@user-vo6xv2hq3s

@user-lb6sj8ok9z 20 күн бұрын

Can I skip the recipient after evaluation and enter it manually when I’m applying to the school?

@iamrealsalt 25 күн бұрын

Please ' is WES need to email the school first before the school can email transcript to them? Or my school have to wait for wes to request it first.

@mhyzasare3340 9 ай бұрын

Good job Dr. Please what if I have 2 different certificates, one is 3 years diploma and the other is 2 years top up Bachelor degree, how will I request for an evaluation for this one

@DrBandaKhalifa 9 ай бұрын

Add both

@GlobalFavourFreedom. 2 ай бұрын

In Wes evaluation im i going to ask my university to mail my transcript to sophas or Wes

@DrBandaKhalifa 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Electronic delivery or Mailing depending on whether your institution is subscribed to the electronic delivery system

@jollyuwagboe3768 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, please what is sopha

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

I have a video on it.

@ChikaConfidence-dp1ox 7 күн бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifathe link of the video pls

@alokomayowa7572 11 ай бұрын

Good morning Dr. I have a question pls. For admission in grad pages, they say submit unofficial transcript for processing and official after granted admission. After Wes evaluation there's chance ya cgpa boast. In that case, will you send Wes evaluation after submitting the unofficial transcript on the apply page which is a most? Or I inform them I'm sending Wes evaluation for them to use to review my application. I mean, if they can use Wes evaluation for review instead of Unofficial transcript or both even though I submitted it. Sorry, I don't know if I'm clear. But in summary, just want to know if I send Wes evaluation at the point of applying online, it can be used to review my application instead of Unofficial transcript. Thanks

@kafayatanikerasheed6726 4 ай бұрын

In fact this is the same question I wanted to ask. Pls doctor help answer this. Thanks

@user-cx2ej8jq4r 6 ай бұрын

If the person is not applying for a public health course but rather a tech course, what alternative address can be added to the recipient address line 2, instead of “Sophas”?

@sugarcastlecakesncrafts8411 8 ай бұрын

Please, if you are applying for PNP do you need to add all the provinces on WES application for them to send your ECA to these provinces?

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

If the provinces require it then you need to do that

@mylidesanazaire4531 Ай бұрын

the transcript has to be translated by my school or can be sent to wes in the original language

@jeanneolie7683 Ай бұрын

Please I want to homologate My master degree because I am applying for Express Entry. What should I send ? As a document by DHL ?

@visible2533 11 ай бұрын

It is really nice video but am curious if it is possible to check the unofficial WES evaluation without payment.

@DrBandaKhalifa 11 ай бұрын

I think you ought to pay to get the course by course evaluation

@binyamG7465 11 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa Ok thanks

@GetChetGo94 6 ай бұрын

Hello sir. I am an international medical student from india. I completed my MBBS final year in 2017, in india we have to do mandatory 1 year internship to get final original degree, so after my MBBS final exams i tool a break in internship due to personal reasons and i completed my internship and got my degree in 2020. So what should i keep in the “year awarded” section of WES ? Should i keep 2017 ( the year i passed the finals ) or 2020 ( the year i completed my internship and got my degree) ? Please help.

@aminukasheem1149 10 ай бұрын

Good day sir. Can WES evaluation be done for an unclassified degree like MBBS that u used as example in the video? Your prompt response will be highly appreciated, sir.

@aminukasheem1149 10 ай бұрын

@DrBanda

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Yes they do it or MBBS all the time

@hasithaniroshan2840 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detail... I am an International student and have a problem. I created a WES account and obtained a reference number. Then after I applied for a transcript from my local university now I have to provide official email address of WES to my university. What is the email address should I provide to my local university to sent my transcript electronically...?

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Are they requesting by email or by mail? You need to be sure. If it is electronic delivery then probably it's email. Otherwise, it is through the mail. Check the website for their correct mailing address.

@hasithaniroshan2840 8 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa Need to send the transcript to WES by an email (electronically).The thing is university (my local institute) do not know the relevant email address of WES. They are asking it from me

@sanjanarajesh9707 Ай бұрын

Hi I am from India. I have completed my Bachelor' degree by regular mode which was done before my marriage and completed also post graduation certification after my marriage. My name in the UG certificate has my father's name as initial and my name in PG certificate has my husband's name as initial. In this case, when I submit for ECA evaluation will it create a problem. Should I submit any other documents to show that I am married and hence the initials was changed. Please advise. Regards, Sanjana

@giftemiyede2399 8 ай бұрын

Hello Dr, thanks for the enlightening videos. I did my WASCE in first secondary school in 1997 but I couldn’t make my paper so I rewrite the exam in another school in 2001 as an external student. Which of these schools should I get my certificate from and evaluate it with WES. Your urgent response is greatly appreciated. God bless

@_cindybenjamin 7 ай бұрын

It would be better to get your certificate with the external school. since u made all your papers there.

@louisborbor8079 11 ай бұрын

Greetings Sir! Kindly help me out, sir! It's quite urgent and your timely reply will mean a whole lot to me, sir. I submitted both my transcript and WAEC certificate at WES for evaluation since I am in West Africa and seeking undergraduate admission at an American university. Interestingly, the WES finding shows that my GPA is "C" which is represented as 2.00. Their finding has left me confused and when I reached out, they suggested I use a course-by-course evaluation since I earlier used a document-by-document evaluation. Now to you sir; Is it advisable to get an upgrade as advised by WES? Does a course-by-course evaluation give a better explanation of GPA? Lastly, which document is used by WES to calculate one's GPA (High school Transcript or West African examination certificate) as in my case? Thanks for helping Sir🙏

@Cherise-jc1ct 10 ай бұрын

Course by course is always the best. It provides the university insight on the grade you received that is equivalent to US standards. We (the US) use a 4.0 grading scale. A- 4.0, B-3.0, C-2.0, D-1.0, F-0.0. The course by course evaluation will show the university which courses you did well in, and which ones you did not.

@thomaskujiwomvana5079 9 ай бұрын

What happens if you get a B+, C+ and D+? How does WES evaluation address these grades since the American system does not use these grades

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Good response. Thanks @@Cherise-jc1ct

@jboy4real 6 ай бұрын

I want to evaluate my credentials for the purpose of work and not for education do I need to add another second recipient ? Thanks

@amanmalviya5643 Ай бұрын

Hey i wanted to know where i can upload degree certificate in my account ? can't see any option to upload any document in my account other than CV

@pordentrodeSP 4 ай бұрын

Could you help me... for the third time WES is asking me for this specific document? Could you tell me exactly what it is? my process has been on hold for 3 months because of this document and each assessment takes 21 days to receive a response even though it is online... this is the document: Academic Transcript (School Transcript).. thank you!

@sophienambi5335 Ай бұрын

Same here, it took almost 4 months for WES to finalize the evaluation 😢

@NicholasAddai-w6w 12 күн бұрын

Pls also what will be the total cost after everything am in Ghana

@maamea5495 7 ай бұрын

Hello sir please what if u habe diploma in a nursing college and then also the bsc too do u select higher eductaion or u start with the colleges of nursing and midwifery

@victoriamanu4165 2 ай бұрын

Can I logout my account and use a different email to create another one

@Niranjansatish99 11 ай бұрын

Hi sir, I am India. I have two bachelor degrees. I just wanted to send only one degree of information to the University. Is it possible by valuating two degrees and sending only one degree transcript conversation to university?

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

You can do WES evaluation for all your degrees

@rajveerchahal7597 2 ай бұрын

Hi could you help me am creates my account on 27 march 2024 and upload my degree on 4 april and my university send documents electronically on 16 april but still my account status show in progress but status last updated is 4 april what can i do last day i send an email but there is no response is there any site issue or other on wes portal

@MarthaBedoya-ii5fe 10 ай бұрын

Transcriptor my evaluación

@francisabakah9927 9 ай бұрын

Please is it compulsory to create an account with SOPHAS

@DrBandaKhalifa 9 ай бұрын

Yes if the program requires WES evaluation

@bolajibolarinwa8378 9 ай бұрын

Please as regards WES evaluation. the year of birth on my transcript is different from what I have on my intl passport which is the correct year of birth, I have contacted my university and I was informed it CANNOT be updated. Can I proceed with the evaluation even with the year of birth disparity, will it be an issue?

@iboyitieeseanita5060 8 ай бұрын

Hello Sir, I have this same issue but mine is relating to my birth month, my birth month on my int passport is December but the birth month on my transcripts October. Is it advisable to proceed due to these disparities?

@InvisibleOpey 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Banda, I have a question, if at the time of application into MPH programs I picked only SOPHAS in my WES Evaluation, however, down the road, I decided to apply into another graduate school in the US that requires WES Evaluation, is there a way to send the report to that new school (at an additional cost for delivery) or I’ll have to go through the whole process all over again. Thank you

@brightmichael4215 4 ай бұрын

You don't have to go through the process again. You will only pay the delivery and handling cost. But that is if the package you selected allows WES to save your transcript evaluation.

@InvisibleOpey 4 ай бұрын

@@brightmichael4215 Thank you. So, it is advisable to allow WES to save my scores then if I have such plans. Thank you

@afiaboahemaah2147 11 ай бұрын

Dr Banda, please how long does the evaluation usually take after my documents have been received

@DrBandaKhalifa 11 ай бұрын

within 1 month

@kolawolephibianbolanle1710 10 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa please sir how do I ask my school go send my transcript? And is the transcript sent before I make payments or after

@oziomachisomgloria1791 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information I'm done with the process of registering how do I pay

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

You can use a credit or debit card

@farsa801 9 ай бұрын

How to evaluate high school transcript?

@DrBandaKhalifa 9 ай бұрын

Yes you can. Check their website

@chinyereakin-taylor8148 9 ай бұрын

Greetings Sir My certificates are in my maiden name. Im married now and officially have a different name from the one on my certificates. Will it affect my applications? Applying as one name and submitting certificates that has a different name?

@DrBandaKhalifa 9 ай бұрын

You will need some sort of an affidavit to confirm the name change

@iboyitieeseanita5060 8 ай бұрын

@yusufhamza3518 3 ай бұрын

I need answer concerning this. What happens if there are mistakes in the credit hours and credit points sent by your school to WES?

@DrBandaKhalifa 3 ай бұрын

request fo re-evaluation but you may have to pay again

@yusufhamza3518 3 ай бұрын

@DrBandaKhalifa I mean typographical errors in the credit hours.credit points etc in the transcript sent by my school.

@gauthamanandan8559 7 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I applied qualifications check list they mentioned fast and quality...and another upload the documents which one best...

@DrBandaKhalifa 7 ай бұрын

Opt for fast and quality

@jollyuwagboe3768 10 ай бұрын

I mean sophas

@taniajimerson1143 9 ай бұрын

I am nurse in Brazil, I can validate my diploma in Florida?

@DrBandaKhalifa 9 ай бұрын

Yes

@giftyachigibah5157 10 ай бұрын

Can I use health colleges in Ghana?

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

yes

@emmanueladams9990 10 ай бұрын

Greetings Sir, After paying I have beeen trying to get the University of Ghana to send my transcript to WES for the past 6 weeks but I have not been able to get any breakthrough with that. Please advice me on how I can go about this. Thank you

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Sometimes you have to go there

@Victoryomogbai 8 ай бұрын

Please can I cancel my WES application, I am a Lawyer and I just realised WES will not evaluate my degree to Masters level but ICES and IQAS will

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Try and reach out to them via email or phone. They are very responsive

@ahmadabuanzeh2315 4 ай бұрын

Urgent Question What if I want to make it for a university in Italy?

@DrBandaKhalifa 3 ай бұрын

you may not need it..

@ofosuheneernest824 7 ай бұрын

Please do you have a telegram page I can join

@godfredyeboah591 8 ай бұрын

Hello sir, please kindly help me out, if i create an account and make payment, how will my institution get to send my transcript to WES, is there a code or pin i will give to my institution so they use it

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

Two ways: 1. Electronic request to your school 2. Physical request is where you fill out a form and submit it to your school yourself. So find out if your school has signed up for electronic delivery or not!

@shanawarjavaid6277 4 ай бұрын

Course by course evaluation charges?

@DrBandaKhalifa 3 ай бұрын

about $250

@gabrielamang7034 Ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifahow to specify the course by course evaluation?

@augustinanwankwo8490 7 ай бұрын

Please im from Nigeria and i dont have a mailing address apartt from my email. As on of the recipients, wes is asking for my mailing address please what do i fill since i don't have

@DrBandaKhalifa 7 ай бұрын

Find a friend or family member who has a reliable mailing address (P.O.box)

@monicaayorlk8678 9 ай бұрын

Good day sir, please what does wes want when they request for confirmation of certificate of enrolment. Thank you.

@iboyitieeseanita5060 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I have an issue with my date of birth , my birth month on my int passport is December but the birth month on my transcripts October. Is it advisable to proceed due to these disparities?

@DrBandaKhalifa 8 ай бұрын

You can proceed but you may have to get some affidavit.

@iboyitieeseanita5060 8 ай бұрын

@@DrBandaKhalifa Hi Dr, at what point do I use the affidavit ? Because I have received my Educational credential assessment report from WES

@shrewdfc 8 ай бұрын

لحم رخيص يا معلم

@E.I.A.J-ex9ej 2 ай бұрын

Avoid WES at all costs. They are facing "temporary capacity challenges" they don't tell you about. Please read recent reviews before hiring their services. I, unfortunately, didn't do it and I'm about to miss my deadline because of their incompetence.

@alabipaul9835 2 ай бұрын

Please tell us more. I am about to apply for their service

@E.I.A.J-ex9ej 2 ай бұрын

@@alabipaul9835 My university sent my transcripts on April 18, 2024 (I know this because the university sent me an acknowledgment of receipt). Since there were no updates on my WES account, I decided to call them because more than a week had passed. On their website, they mention it takes a week for them to notify you that they received the documents. It's almost a month later that I received the notification. Since May 15th, there have been no updates from WES. I've called multiple times, but customer service is unable to provide any useful information. The most important thing here is that it's not just me having this issue. You can see for yourself the number of complaints on their social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). I don't know what you need WES for, but I'm sure there are other options.

@user-nx8uj7jp3h 2 ай бұрын

Please how do you avoid it? By applying for a waiver or something? I'm curious please.

@E.I.A.J-ex9ej 2 ай бұрын

@@user-nx8uj7jp3h Being able to avoid using their services will depend on what you need the document for, and the institution that requests the evaluation.

@RichmondAgyapong-s3e 2 ай бұрын

Same here…their 7days of evaluation is a complete scam. It’s now taking longer that 😢😢😢