An evaluation prepared by a reputable credential evaluation agency can be a valuable tool when searching for a degree program that meets your academic goals. A credential evaluation of your non-US education can give you a clear idea of how your academic study will be viewed in the United States. Your evaluation will tell you and your prospective schools what your academic study is equivalent to in the United States. It will also give you a US equivalent grade point average (GPA), which is an important factor used by university admission staff to determine if you are adequately prepared to undertake their programs. Think of a credential evaluation as an investment in information.
Applying to several universities at one time can be expensive; an application fee is usually required with each application. A credential evaluation can help you determine if you meet the schools basic requirements for admission before you spend the money on non-refundable application fees. For instance, if your grades do not meet the criteria set by the school to which you are applying or you do not have the right degree or diploma required for admission, a credential evaluation can help you from spending a lot of money on an application that in the end won’t be accepted.
Although an evaluation may seem like an unnecessary expense, it is one that has real practical value and can save you time and money when choosing which schools are a good fit for you. Additionally, a credential evaluation is often required by universities for admission.
Educational Perspectives is a not-for-profit credential evaluation agency; we pride ourselves on our accessibility, customer service, quality, and timeliness of our evaluation services. 
