📚 WES Credential Evaluation Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide | WES成绩单认证申请流程详解
Whether you are planning to study abroad, immigrate, or seek professional licensure, having your academic credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES) is often a mandatory step. This guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step overview of the entire WES evaluation process, helping you navigate the application smoothly and avoid common pitfalls.
无论您是计划出国留学、移民还是寻求职业执照，让世界教育服务（WES）对您的学历进行认证往往是必不可少的一步。本指南全面、逐步地概述了整个WES认证流程，帮助您顺利申请并避免常见陷阱。
1. What is WES and Why Is It Important? | 什么是WES及其重要性
World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit organization designated by the U.S. and Canadian governments to evaluate international educational credentials. It translates your degrees, diplomas, and transcripts into their equivalents within the North American education system.
世界教育服务（WES）是一家由美国和加拿大政府指定的非营利组织，负责评估国际教育学历。它将您的学位、文凭和成绩单转换为北美教育体系中的等效学历。
Universities, employers, and immigration authorities trust WES reports because they provide a standardized and reliable assessment of your academic background. Without a WES evaluation, your qualifications might not be recognized or understood abroad.
大学、雇主和移民局信赖WES报告，因为它们对您的学术背景提供了标准化且可靠的评估。没有WES认证，您的资历可能无法在国外被认可或理解。
2. Types of WES Evaluations | WES认证类型
WES offers two main evaluation types. Choosing the correct one is critical, as the report’s purpose determines which type to order. Submitting the wrong type can lead to rejection by your receiving institution.
WES提供两种主要的认证类型。选择正确的类型至关重要，因为报告的用途决定了应订购哪一种。提交错误的类型可能导致接收机构拒绝。
Below is a comparison table to help you decide. The most common type for university admissions is the Course-by-Course evaluation, while Document-by-Document is often used for immigration or employment.
下面是一个对比表，帮助您做出决定。大学录取最常用的是逐科认证，而文件认证则常用于移民或就业。
| Evaluation Type (认证类型) | Purpose (用途) | Typical Use Case (典型用例) |
|---|---|---|
| Document-by-Document | Identifies and describes each credential | H-1B visa, employment, general immigration |
| Course-by-Course (with GPA) | Lists all courses, credits, and grades; calculates U.S. GPA | University admissions, professional licensure, transfer credits |
Always check with the specific university, regulatory board, or immigration office before ordering to confirm which type of evaluation they require.
在订购前务必与特定的大学、监管委员会或移民局核实，确认他们要求哪种类型的认证。
3. Before You Start: Required Documents | 开始前：必需文件
Gathering the correct documents in advance saves time and prevents application delays. WES requires clear, official documents that verify your academic history.
提前准备正确的文件可以节省时间并防止申请延误。WES要求提供清晰、正式的学术历史证明文件。
Generally, you will need a final degree certificate (or diploma) and an academic transcript issued directly by your institution. If the documents are not in English, certified English translations must also be provided.
通常，您需要最终的学位证书（或文凭）以及由您的学校直接出具的成绩单。如果文件不是英文的，还必须提供经认证的英文翻译件。
For applicants from certain countries, additional steps like verification through a national database (e.g., CHESICC in China) are mandatory. We will cover this in detail later.
对于来自某些国家的申请人，还必须通过国家数据库（如中国的学信网）进行核验。我们稍后将详细说明。
4. Step 1: Create Your WES Account | 第一步：创建WES账户
Visit the official WES website (www.wes.org) and click on 'Get an Evaluation'. Provide a valid email address and create a strong password. You will receive a WES Reference Number, which is essential for all future correspondence and tracking.
访问WES官方网站 (www.wes.org) 并点击 'Get an Evaluation'。提供一个有效的电子邮件地址并创建一个强密码。您将收到一个WES参考号，该号码对所有后续通信和进度跟踪都至关重要。
Double-check your personal information, including your full name as it appears on your passport, date of birth, and mailing address. Any mismatch between your application details and your official documents can cause verification failures.
仔细核对您的个人信息，包括您护照上的全名、出生日期和邮寄地址。申请详细信息与官方文件之间的任何不匹配都可能导致审核失败。
5. Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form | 第二步：填写申请表
After account creation, you will be guided through a multi-part application form. You need to enter details about your education history: the institutions attended, degrees earned, dates of attendance, and fields of study.
创建账户后，您将被引导填写一个分多部分的申请表。您需要输入教育经历的详细信息：就读的学校、获得的学位、入学日期和专业领域。
Add all post-secondary institutions separately. If you have transfer credits from another college, list both the original and receiving institutions. WES needs a complete academic picture to produce an accurate report.
分别添加所有高等教育机构。如果您有从其他学院转入的学分，请同时列出原学院和接收学院。WES需要完整的学业图景才能生成准确的报告。
6. Step 3: Choose Evaluation Type and Pay | 第三步：选择认证类型并支付
Select the evaluation type you require (as discussed in Section 2) and add any additional services, such as sealed envelope delivery or extra recipient copies. The base fee for a Course-by-Course evaluation varies; check the current pricing on the WES website.
选择您所需的认证类型（如第2节所述），并添加任何附加服务，例如密封信封递送或额外的收件人副本。逐科认证的基本费用会有所变化；请在WES网站上查看当前定价。
Payment is accepted via credit card, debit card, or PayPal. After successful payment, your application status will change to 'Waiting for documents'. You can now download your 'Application Summary' and 'Cover Letter' to be sent with your transcripts.
付款方式接受信用卡、借记卡或 PayPal。付款成功后，您的申请状态将变为'等待文件'。您现在可以下载'申请摘要'和'封面信'，以便随成绩单一起寄送。
7. Step 4: Arrange Transcript Delivery | 第四步：安排成绩单寄送
WES requires that your transcripts and degree certificates be sent directly from the issuing institution in a sealed, signed envelope. Documents sent by the applicant or unsealed are not accepted and will cause rejection.
WES要求您的成绩单和学位证书由发证机构直接使用密封、签字的信封寄送。申请人自行寄送的文件或未密封的文件不被接受，会导致申请被拒。
Contact your university's registrar office and request them to mail the documents to the WES address specified in your cover letter. Include your WES Reference Number on the envelope or inside the package to ensure proper matching.
联系您大学的注册办公室，要求他们将文件邮寄到您的封面信中指定的WES地址。在信封上或包裹内注明您的WES参考号，以确保正确匹配。
For many institutions, especially in North America and Europe, this process is routine. However, applicants from education systems like China, India, or Russia must follow extra verification steps.
对于许多院校，尤其是北美和欧洲的院校，此流程是常规的。但是，来自中国、印度或俄罗斯等教育体系的申请人必须遵循额外的核验步骤。
8. Step 5: Special Instructions for Chinese Applicants (CHESICC / CDGDC) | 第五步：中国申请人特别说明（学信网/学位网）
If you studied in mainland China, you cannot simply ask your university to send documents directly to WES. Instead, you must go through the official verification agencies: CHESICC (Center for Student Services and Development, MOE) for transcripts and graduation certificates, and CDGDC (China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center) for degree certificates.
如果您在中国大陆学习，不能简单地让学校将文件直接寄送给WES。相反，您必须通过官方认证机构：学信网（教育部学生服务与素质发展中心）认证成绩单和毕业证书，学位网（教育部学位与研究生教育发展中心）认证学位证书。
The process involves: 1) Register on CHESICC and apply for Online Verification Report (English) of your graduation certificate and transcript; 2) Upload required documents and pay the fee; 3) Once verified, CHESICC will send the electronic reports directly to WES through their portal. For degree verification, apply through CDGDC similarly and request electronic transmission to WES.
该流程包括：1) 在学信网注册，申请毕业证书和成绩单的在线验证报告（英文版）；2) 上传所需文件并支付费用；3) 核验通过后，学信网将通过其门户将电子报告直接发送给WES。对于学位认证，通过学位网类似申请，并请求电子传输至WES。
Note that these verification agencies work independently. You should complete this step as soon as you receive your WES application number, as the transmission and verification can take 1–4 weeks.
请注意，这些认证机构是独立运作的。您应在收到WES申请号后尽快完成此步骤，因为传输和核验可能需要1到4周时间。
9. Step 6: Tracking the Evaluation Process | 第六步：跟踪认证进度
Once WES receives all required documents and verifies them, the evaluation process begins. You can monitor the status of your application anytime by logging into your WES account and viewing the 'My Orders' dashboard.
一旦WES收到所有必需文件并进行核验，认证处理即开始。您可以随时登录WES账户并查看'我的订单'面板，以监控申请状态。
The typical statuses you will see are: 'On Hold: Waiting for Documents', 'Documents Received - Review in Progress', 'Evaluation in Progress', and finally 'Evaluation Completed'. The evaluation completion takes approximately 7 business days after all documents are accepted, but this may extend during peak seasons.
您将看到的典型状态是：'暂停：等待文件'、'文件已收到 - 审核进行中'、'认证进行中'，最后是'认证已完成'。在所有文件被接受后，评估完成大约需要7个工作日，但在高峰期可能会延长。
10. Step 7: Receiving and Sharing Your WES Report | 第七步：接收并分享WES报告
After the evaluation is finished, you will receive an email notification. You can view your electronic report directly in your WES account. A paper copy will also be mailed to your primary address if you selected that option during payment.
认证完成后，您将收到一封电子邮件通知。您可以直接在WES账户中查看电子报告。如果您在付款时选择了该选项，还将有一份纸质副本邮寄到您的主要地址。
To share the report with universities or licensing boards, order additional official reports through your WES account. You can send reports electronically to institutions that have a WES institutional account, or request a sealed envelope be mailed directly to the recipient.
若要与大学或许可委员会分享报告，可通过您的WES账户订购额外的官方报告。您可以将报告以电子方式发送给拥有WES机构账户的院校，或要求将密封信封直接邮寄给收件方。
Remember, WES reports never expire, but some institutions require a report issued within a specific timeframe (e.g., last 5 years). Always check the recipient's policy.
请记住，WES报告永不过期，但某些机构要求报告在特定时间段内出具（例如过去5年）。请务必核实接收方的政策。
11. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Delays | 常见错误及延误避免
Many applicants experience delays due to avoidable errors. The most frequent mistake is asking the university to send documents without the WES cover letter or reference number, causing lost documents.
许多申请人因可避免的错误而遇到延误。最常见的错误是让大学寄送文件时未附上WES封面信或参考号，导致文件丢失。
Another common issue is sending incorrect document types, such as photocopies instead of official transcripts, or failing to provide certified translations. Always double-check the WES required documents list for your country of education before mailing anything.
另一个常见问题是寄送错误的文件类型，例如用复印件代替正式成绩单，或未能提供经认证的翻译件。在寄送任何物品之前，务必仔细核对WES针对您教育所在国家的所需文件列表。
For Chinese applicants, starting the CHESICC process late is a major cause of missed deadlines. Initiate the verification as early as possible, and ensure your name on the documents matches exactly with your passport.
对于中国申请人，延迟启动学信网流程是错过截止日期的主要原因。请尽早启动核验，并确保文件上的姓名与护照完全一致。
12. FAQs | 常见问题
Can I use WES for Canadian immigration? Yes, WES is one of the designated organizations for Express Entry. You must order an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report specifically for immigration purposes, not the standard evaluation.
我可以用WES申请加拿大移民吗？ 可以，WES是快速通道指定的机构之一。您必须订购专门用于移民目的的教育学历评估（ECA）报告，而不是标准认证。
How long is the WES report valid? WES evaluation reports have no expiration date. However, WES keeps your completed evaluation on file for 5 years, allowing you to order additional copies. Older files may require re-evaluation.
WES报告的有效期是多久？ WES认证报告没有到期日。但是，WES将您完成的评估存档5年，允许您在此期间订购额外副本。更早的档案可能需要重新评估。
What if my institution does not issue transcripts in English? You must obtain a certified English translation. WES accepts translations from registered translators, your institution, or appropriate government offices, but not self-translations.
如果我的学校不提供英文成绩单怎么办？ 您必须获得经认证的英文翻译。WES接受注册翻译员、您的学校或相关政府机构提供的翻译，但不接受自行翻译。
Can I rush or expedite my WES evaluation? WES does not offer a general rush service. However, during the application, you can select express courier delivery for your report to shorten mailing time once completed.
可以加急办理WES认证吗？ WES不提供通用的加急服务。但是，在申请过程中，您可以选择报告特快专递，以在完成后缩短邮寄时间。
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