In this special Study New York edition of The EdUp International Podcast, we dive into one of the most technical — and often misunderstood — areas of international admissions: international credential evaluation.

Host James Shafer moderates a thoughtful discussion with three higher ed experts: 🎓 Jennifer Kenyon – Executive Director of Global Engagement, SUNY Geneseo 🎓 Cynthia Yu – Associate 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 1:

• The big question: Internal vs. External Credential Evaluations
  

• Pros and cons of each approach
  

• Building staff expertise. AACRAO Edge and other valuable tools
  

• Common challenges interpreting marks vs. credits
  

• Why consistency is key for institutional credibility
  

🎙️ 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.

📅 Stay tuned next week for Part 2, where the panel continues the discussion!

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. 🔗 https://www.edupexperience.com/p/edupinternational/

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