Did you know that you can evaluate your international diploma in USA?
Credential evaluation is simply assessment of your diplomas by third independent party
to determine the equivalency in USA educational standards. The independent agency
reviews your academic credentials, such as diplomas and transcripts, determining the
value of your qualifications in the U.S educational system.
Why do you need credential evaluation?
The answer is simple: it can open new opportunities either continuing your education or
pursuing your career. Credential evaluation can be done for various reason starting
from immigration, continuing education, work purposes and many more.
How do you get credential evaluation?
- First, choose the agency for evaluation that fits you best. In USA the most accredited agencies are the members of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), and International Education Evaluations (MyIEE).
- Second, prepare all the required documents and submit your application.
- Receive your evaluation and use it accordingly.
It is important to note that very often the educational institution and/or employerrequests that the credentials are evaluated by a specific agency provided by them.Hence, consider all the requirements before choosing the agent.
Licensing versus Degree
Have you ever thought about the difference between licenses and diplomas? Having
diploma proves the completion of a course whereas a license permits to work in a
field. For example, nursing requires that all practitioners have licenses.
How DPA collaboratively works with diploma applications?
DPA has an extensive experience in supporting the applicant getting licensure working
in line with the requirements of California Board of Registered Nursing, Board of
Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians, Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, etc. as well as guiding through whole
evaluation process for international graduates.
