International Credential Evaluation Roundtable with Study New York Part 2
In part 2 of this special Study New York edition of The EdUp International Podcast, we continue the discussion about international credential evaluation.
Host James Shafer moderates a thoughtful discussion with three higher ed experts: 🎓 Jennifer Kenyon – Assistant Director of International Admissions, SUNY Geneseo 🎓 Cynthia Yu – Assistant Director of International Admissions, University at Buffalo 🎓 Freddy Cicchetti – Director of International Admissions, Long Island University
Together, they share deep insights on how institutions evaluate academic records from around the world — and how these decisions impact international enrollment and student success.
💡 Topics covered in Part 2:
Resources: Training–NAFSA’s Essentials of International Credential Evaluation and AACRAO The International Series; Databases–AACRAO Edge, Scholaro’s GPA Calculator, NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards
Assessing Fraud, Verifying Credentials, and When to Require an External Credential Evaluation as Back-Up
Options for refresher courses
Agents providing a credential evaluation service for applicants from specific universities
Backlogs and communicating with medical school admission committees about backlogs
🎙️ Whether you’re from a large research university or a small community college, this conversation offers practical wisdom and policy-level clarity on how to design a credential evaluation process that truly fits your institution’s mission.
📅 Thank you Study New York and our expert panel!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. 🔗 https://www.edupexperience.com/p/edupinternational/
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