If you’re thinking about studying abroad in the U.S., you should put a few items on your to-do list. One of those to-do items should be a credential evaluation report. Credential evaluations are often required by U.S. colleges and universities and are used to confirm the accreditation of the institution or institutions in which you have already received a degree from, to ensure that the documents are legitimate, and to determine the equivalency of the education in your home country to education in the U.S.
As you search for a credential evaluation service, you’ll discover that there are lots of organizations that provide this service. Because there are so many credential evaluators, it can be hard to tell which ones will provide you with quality service. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) is one provider that we recommend for these reasons: