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1. How does the evaluation procedure work?

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ICES) is a private, non-profit organization. ICES prepares evaluation reports that identify the United States equivalents of educational qualifications earned in other countries.

To request an evaluation report, you must complete an application form and submit it to us, along with all required documentation and all applicable fees.

We prepare five different types of evaluation reports: General ($85); Course-by-Course ($135); Subject Analysis ($175); Catalog Match ($225); and Health Professions Licensure ($250).

Our application form and website detail what is included in each type of evaluation report, and describe their suggested uses. If, after reviewing the application form, you have additional questions about which type of report to request, please contact us for assistance before submitting the application. We also recommend that you first contact the institution(s) to which you will be submitting the report (schools, colleges, universities, licensing boards, etc.) to determine which type of report is required for your purposes.

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2. What if I am not sure what type of report to request?

You may contact ICES and we will help you determine what type of report will best suit your needs.

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3. How do I get an application form for an ICES evaluation report?


You may access an ICES application form here; or you may call 414-289-3400, or e-mail our office at eval@ICES.org and request that one to be sent to you by fax or mail.

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4. What if I have questions about my evaluation report after it is prepared?

Any questions may be submitted in writing. There is no fee to review your report within six months of the date it was prepared. After six months, however, a $60 re-activation fee will be charged.

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5. What if the documentation I submit is insufficient?

We will contact you if we need additional documentation to prepare your report.

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6. What if it takes me a long time to collect the required documentation?

We will keep your file active for six months. However, you may request an extension at any time. If we don't hear from you within six months, we will inactivate your file. To re-activate your file after that time, there will be a $60 re-activation fee.

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7. Will my documents be returned?

ICES will return all original documentation submitted by applicants for evaluation. The following items become the property of ICES and will not be returned:

All photocopies and non-original documents.
All English translations.
All documents sent directly to ICES by academic institutions.
All curricula and syllabi, including those issued by institutions.


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8. What if I don't list portions of my educational history and decide at a later date that I want them added to my report?


There is a $350 re-evaluation fee for the evaluation of academic work not listed on the initial application form.

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9. What if I need two different types of evaluation report?


If two different types of report are requested (either at the same time, or at different times), two separate evaluation fees are required.

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10. How can I make a payment to ICES?

Payment must be in U.S. dollars, and be made by money order, check, Visa, or MasterCard.

Money orders and checks must be made out to ICES.

If the money order or check is issued by a bank outside the U.S., it must contain the printed name of the U.S. bank with which the bank is affiliated.

If you pay by credit card, please specify the type (Visa or MasterCard), the card number, and the expiration date on the application form.

ICES cannot accept bank drafts or cash.

All fees are subject to change without notice.

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11. How long will it take to prepare my evaluation report?


We complete most evaluation reports in approximately 15 to 20 business days from the date we receive all required documentation and fees.

We also offer three types of rush service.

1-business day ($270, includes the General evaluation report fee): Available for General reports only. 1-day rush reports are completed one Business day following receipt of all required documents.

5-business days ($75, in addition to the evaluation report fee): Available for all report types. 5-day rush reports are completed within five business days following receipt of all required documents.

12-business days ($45, in addition to the evaluation report fee): Available for all report types. 12-day rush reports are completed within twelve business days following receipt of all required documents.

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12. Where does ICES send copies of the report?


Two copies of the evaluation report are included in the report fee. We will send all copies of the report to you unless instructed otherwise in the “Evaluation report mailing instructions” section of the application form.

Additional copies of the report, when requested at the time of application, are $10 each.

If you wish us to send a copy of the evaluation report to another party, please provide the complete mailing address in the “Evaluation report mailing instructions”, as indicated above.

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13. How do I make a request for a copy of a previously prepared report?


ICES can issue additional copies of previously prepared evaluation reports. This service is available for reports prepared within the last ten years. ICES will not provide copies of reports prepared more than ten years ago, primarily because our research is ongoing; over time, our evaluation methods and policies are subject to modification, revision, and clarification.

To ensure that the evaluation reports we issue reflect current ICES research and evaluation policies, we recommend that anyone who had an evaluation report completed more than ten years ago apply for a new evaluation report.

Please send us a letter, including your reference number, when requesting additional copies of the evaluation report. You must specify the complete mailing addresses to which you want the report copies sent. The fees are $30 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at that time. We will issue the copies within three business days of rICESiving your written request and the required fees.

We accept payment by money order, certified check, or Visa or MasterCard. If you pay by credit card you must also provide the credit card type, card number, expiration date, and the holder’s name and the billing address. If you are paying by credit card, you may fax your request and credit card information. If you are paying by check or money order please send your request and payment via mail.

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14. I already have an evaluation report, and now I need a new type of report. What should I do?


If you need a new type of evaluation report (different than that which was previously issued), you must complete and submit a new application form, including the applicable fees and required educational documents. We may not have retained copies of all documents submitted with the first application form, so they must be resubmitted, along with any other documents required for the new type of report.

Our application form outlines our current fees and documentation requirements.

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15. Is it necessary to include my social security number on the application form?


If you do not have a valid US social security number, you may leave that section of the application form blank. We can prepare an evaluation report without a social security number.

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16. Are English translations nICESssary?


In addition to your educational documents (see the application form for documentation requirements), we must receive English translations of all documents issued in a language other than English. You may prepare the translations yourself, as long as they are complete, literal, word-for-word, and in the same format as the original document.

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17. How can I send my request by courier service?


We can accept courier service packages at the following address:

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
260 E Highland Ave Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Please note that for countries where the educational documentation must come directly from the issuing institution, ICES must receive this documentation via regular mail.

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18. Does ICES evaluate work experience?


ICES only evaluates academic work and educational credentials; we do not evaluate work experience.

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19. What type of report is needed for teacher certification?


Requirements for teacher certification vary depending on the state to which the individual is applying. ICES recommends contacting the state board to which you intend to apply to confirm that an ICES report is acceptable and, if so, what type of evaluation report is required.

Please note that if you applying for a California Teacher Credential, you must submit to us original official documentation.

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20. What type of report is needed for the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) boards?


Requirements for Certified Public Accountancy vary depending on the state to which the individual is applying. ICES recommends contacting the state board to which you intend to apply to confirm that an ICES report is acceptable and, if so, what type of evaluation report is required.

According to our records, the Certified Public Accountancy boards for the following states currently do not accept ICES evaluation reports:
DE, GA, MT, and TX.

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21. What type of report is needed for the American Dental Association (ADA)?
The American Dental Association requires a general evaluation report ($85). Most evaluation reports are completed within 15 business days of the date we receive all required documentation and information. If faster report processing is needed, ICES does offer 1, 5, and 12 business day rush service for an additional fee. Please note that the rush service time frames do not begin until the date that ICES receives all required documentation and information.

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