International Credential Evaluation Roundtable with Study New York Part 2

Episode 4 of the EdUp International podcast, hosted by EdUp International, titled "International Credential Evaluation Roundtable with Study New York Part 2" was published on October 22, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

October 22, 2025 ·33m · EdUp International

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Summary

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 UniversityTogether, 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 StandardsAssessing Fraud, Verifying Credentials, and When to Require an External Credential Evaluation as Back-UpOptions for refresher coursesAgents providing a credential evaluation service for applicants from specific universitiesBacklogs 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/#EdUpInternational #StudyNewYork #HigherEd #CredentialEvaluation #InternationalAdmissions #WES #AACRAO #Backlogs #StudyConsortia #InternationalStudents

Episode Description

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/

#EdUpInternational #StudyNewYork #HigherEd #CredentialEvaluation #InternationalAdmissions #WES #AACRAO #Backlogs #StudyConsortia #InternationalStudents