What a General Evaluation Includes
A General evaluation states the overall U.S. equivalency of your credential — for example, “equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor of Arts degree.” It confirms the degree level but does not break down individual courses, credits or GPA. It suits limited work and education purposes where only the overall level matters.
What a Course-by-Course Evaluation Includes
A Course-by-Course evaluation provides a subject-by-subject analysis: each course, its U.S. credit equivalent, course equivalency, grade point equivalency and total GPA. It is the standard requested for university admissions, professional licensure and many employer and immigration cases because it shows exactly what you studied.
Comparing the Two
| General | Course-by-Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall U.S. equivalency | Included | Included |
| Per-course analysis | No | Included |
| Credit calculation | No | Included |
| GPA | No | Included |
| Price | $85 | from $69 |
How to Choose
- ✓ Immigration / H-1B / green card: choose the Immigration Course-by-Course ($149) for the full USCIS education narrative.
- ✓ University admission or transfer credit: Course-by-Course.
- ✓ Professional licensure (engineering, nursing, accounting, teaching): Course-by-Course.
- ✓ Employment where only the degree level matters: General may be enough — confirm with your employer.
Choosing FAQ
Is a general evaluation ever accepted for immigration? ›
Sometimes. For straightforward cases where the degree clearly matches the occupation, a General evaluation may be accepted. USCIS often prefers course-by-course detail, so confirm with your attorney before ordering.
Does the course-by-course price include GPA? ›
Yes. IAECES Course-by-Course evaluations include grade point equivalency and total GPA calculation, with post-secondary credit calculation.
What does the 100% Acceptance Guarantee cover? ›
It covers General, Course-by-Course and Immigration evaluations for their intended purpose — continuing education, employment, professional licensure or US immigration. If a covered recipient rejects an evaluation, we revise it free or refund your fee.
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