At the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI), integrity and accuracy form the foundation of everything we do. One of the most vital steps in ensuring the reliability of our credential evaluation reports is requiring official and verified academic documents. This means that all transcripts, mark sheets, diplomas, and certificates must either be sent directly to ACEI by the issuing institution or be verified through an approved verification service.
Why is this so important? In today’s global education landscape, the authenticity of academic credentials cannot be taken for granted. Cases of document alteration, forgery, or misrepresentation—though rare—have serious implications for universities, employers, and professional licensing boards that rely on evaluation reports to make critical decisions. By adhering strictly to our verification policy, ACEI safeguards the integrity of each evaluation we issue.
Our evaluators rely on the official nature of the documents to perform a thorough comparative analysis against U.S. educational standards. Unverified or unofficial documents—such as scans, photocopies, or those uploaded by the applicant without institutional confirmation—can lead to incomplete or inaccurate assessments. For example, missing pages from transcripts, unverified grading scales, or uncertified English translations can all distort the evaluation outcome. That is why ACEI will not proceed with an evaluation unless it is supported by official documentation.
This commitment benefits all parties. For educational institutions, it ensures that admissions decisions are based on authentic academic achievement. For licensing and certifying boards, it guarantees that applicants meet the educational requirements necessary for professional practice. And for individual applicants, it provides confidence that their evaluation will be respected and trusted wherever it is presented.
ACEI’s document requirements are clearly outlined on our website and can be viewed here: https://acei-global.org/required-documents/. We encourage all applicants to review these guidelines carefully before submitting materials.
At ACEI, our mission extends beyond evaluation; it’s about upholding standards of trust and transparency in international education. By ensuring every report we issue is based on verified academic records, we continue to protect the reputation of our clients, our profession, and the individuals whose credentials we evaluate. This commitment to authenticity is what makes ACEI’s evaluations not just credible, but meaningful in every sense.
By ACEI Client Services Team
The Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI), was founded in 1994 and is based in Los Angeles, CA, USA. ACEI is a full-service company providing complete and integrated services in the areas of international education research, credential evaluation, training and consultancy. https://acei-global.org/
