Josef Silny & Associates, Inc

08/10/2026

🎓 Chinese Credentials in the U.S.: How Your Education May Be Evaluated

For students and professionals educated in the People’s Republic of China, understanding U.S. degree equivalency can be essential for academic admission, employment, immigration, or professional licensing in the United States.

Below is a general overview of how selected Chinese academic credentials may compare in the U.S. education system:

Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate — equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Junior College Diploma — equivalent to a U.S. Associate Degree.
Bachelor’s Degree, 4-year program — equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree.
Master’s Degree — equivalent to a U.S. Master’s Degree.
Doctorate / Doctor of Science — equivalent to a U.S. Ph.D.

📄 Important:�To determine the U.S. equivalency of a completed credential, an official diploma, certificate, or proof of graduation should be submitted together with the academic transcript or record.

If the program was not completed, the coursework may be evaluated as undergraduate or graduate study, depending on the program level, academic records, and documents submitted.

Every evaluation is based on:
✔ the institution attended�✔ the program completed�✔ the documents submitted

🌎 Josef Silny & Associates evaluates academic credentials from China and countries around the world.

📩 Have questions about your Chinese credentials? Send us a message.

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08/08/2026

🔬 Weekly Evaluation News

Each week shows us the diverse educational backgrounds of professionals building their future in the United States.

This week's most frequently evaluated degree is Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.

At Josef Silny & Associates, we evaluate academic credentials from around the world for employment, professional licensing, higher education, and immigration.

Congratulations to all of this week's applicants — we're proud to be part of your journey.

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08/06/2026

08/05/2026

✂ Looking to Work as a Barber or Hairdresser in the USA❓

You need a license first — and the right evaluation may be an important step in your licensing process.
If you completed your education outside the United States, your Board of Barbers may require a specialized credential evaluation for licensure — not a general academic evaluation.

That is why JS&A has a special Application for Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials for Barbers’ Boards.

In the United States, barbers/hairdressers are licensed professionals. Their services may include haircutting, shaving, beard and mustache trimming, shampooing, styling, and related grooming services. The exact scope of practice depends on the state board and license type.

BEFORE ORDERING YOUR EVALUATION:

1. Know which Board of Barbers you are applying to.
2. Review that board’s requirements.
3. Use the special JS&A application for Barbers’ Boards.
4. Prepare your official barber/hairdresser school records and certified translations, if needed.

JS&A evaluations are accepted and recognized by many organizations, including Barbers’ Boards in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming. Many other organizations that are not listed may also accept evaluations done by JS&A. Before ordering your evaluation, always confirm the current requirements with the specific board, agency, institution, or organization where you plan to submit it.

Start your barber/hairdresser career in the USA with the right evaluation.
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08/04/2026

⭐ Tuesday's Success Story

Every kind word from our clients means the world to us.

Thank you, Benjamin, for recognizing our communication, direct university outreach, and reasonable pricing. Feedback like this reminds us why attention to detail and personal communication matter in every evaluation we complete.

📩 Ready to start your evaluation? Visit www.jsilny.org

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08/03/2026

🎓 Education in Nigeria vs. USA: How Your Credentials May Compare

If you are from Nigeria or completed your education there, and you are planning to build a successful career in the United States, an educational credential evaluation can help you understand how your credentials compare in the U.S. system.

Here are the key points to help you understand how selected Nigerian credentials may be evaluated in the U.S.:

At least 5 subjects on WAEC / WASSCE or NECO Senior School Certificate — U.S. High School level education.

National Diploma (ND) — may be evaluated as undergraduate study, depending on the program completed and documents submitted.

Higher National Diploma (HND) — may be evaluated as undergraduate study, depending on the program, institution, and documents submitted.

Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) — may be evaluated as undergraduate-level study.

Bachelor’s Degree, 4 or 5-year program — equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) — may be evaluated as graduate-level study or a graduate certificate, but it is not the same as a U.S. Master’s Degree.

Master’s Degree — equivalent to a U.S. Master’s Degree.

📄 Important:
To determine the U.S. equivalency of a completed credential, an official diploma, certificate, or proof of graduation should be submitted together with the academic transcript or record.

The grading scale varies from one university program to another, so each evaluation is reviewed individually.

If the program was not completed, the coursework may be evaluated as undergraduate or graduate study, depending on the program level, academic records, and documents submitted.

Every evaluation is based on:
✔ the institution attended
✔ the program completed
✔ the documents submitted

🌎 Josef Silny & Associates evaluates academic credentials from Nigeria and countries around the world.

📩 Have questions about your Nigerian credentials? Send us a message.

07/31/2026

Even in Your 70s, You May Still Need a Credential Evaluation 🎓
Think a credential evaluation is only for recent graduates? Think again.

Every week, Josef Silny & Associates assists clients born between 1960 and 1970 (now approximately 56–66 years old) as they pursue new educational and professional opportunities in the United States. We also work with clients born in 1953–1955, now in their early 70s, doing the same.

A credential evaluation may be needed more than once in your life. For example:

✅ Changing careers and returning to college or university, where a credential evaluation may be needed to determine whether your previous coursework qualifies for transfer credit
✅ Starting a new job, where an employer requests verification of the U.S. equivalency of your foreign education
✅ Applying for professional licensing
✅ Seeking admission to a graduate program
✅ Immigration or other career opportunities

Even if you completed your education many years—or even decades—ago, it may still be possible to determine the U.S. equivalency of your credentials if your official academic records are available.

Your education doesn't expire. Neither do your opportunities.

📩 Ready to get started? Contact Josef Silny & Associates today or visit the link in our bio.

07/30/2026

07/19/2026

FIFA Unites the World Through Football. JS&A Unites People Through Education.🌎

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ comes to a close, Josef Silny & Associates celebrates every national team, every culture, and every fan who helped make this global event unforgettable.

Football brings together people from different countries, languages, and traditions. At JS&A, we experience that same international connection every day through education.

Our international education professionals assist people from around the world with foreign academic credential evaluations and professional translation services, helping them understand the U.S. equivalency of their education and pursue new opportunities in the United States.

The JS&A team represents different countries, cultures, languages, and football traditions. We may cheer for different national teams, but we are united by our respect for global education, cultural diversity, and the game we love.

🏆 Congratulations to the champions—and to every national team that brought its talent, pride, and passion to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

To our clients, colleagues, partners, and communities around the world: thank you for reminding us that our differences make the global community stronger—and that both football and education have the power to bring people together.

From international education professionals to passionate football fans, the JS&A team is proud to celebrate this unforgettable global event with you. ⚽🌎🎓

07/15/2026

Can I Order My Credential Evaluation Before Moving to the USA❓

Yes! You don't have to wait until you arrive in the United States to begin the credential evaluation process.

With Josef Silny & Associates, you can apply online from almost anywhere in the world by completing the application and submitting your academic credentials.
Starting your credential evaluation before you move can save time and help you prepare for college or university admission, employment, professional licensing, or immigration, depending on your goals.

Once your credential evaluation is complete, Josef Silny & Associates can send the official evaluation report directly to a college or university, employer, licensing board, U.S. immigration attorney, government agency, or another designated recipient, making the process easier and helping you move forward with confidence.

Start your credential evaluation before you relocate.

👉 Visit www.jsilny.org to begin your application today.