Can I use Associate's+Bachelor's for maximum CRS points?

[omiks55]

I'm debating whether or not to (or even if it matters) include my associate's degree credentials in with my bachelor's for ECA. The reason i'm debating is because I'd like to receive the ECA report ASAP and apparently more credentials increases the time the assessment takes. There's a section of the CRS calculator/system that asks for highest level of education and states as an option;

Two or more certificates, degrees or diplomas. One must be for a program of three or more years.

My question is whether or not this category includes a bachelor's+associates considering the bachelor's is at least 3 years and the associate's is a certificate/degree/diploma?

 

[hamgha]

I'm debating whether or not to (or even if it matters) include my associate's degree credentials in with my bachelor's for ECA. The reason i'm debating is because I'd like to receive the ECA report ASAP and apparently more credentials increases the time the assessment takes. There's a section of the CRS calculator/system that asks for highest level of education and states as an option;

Two or more certificates, degrees or diplomas. One must be for a program of three or more years.

My question is whether or not this category includes a bachelor's+associates considering the bachelor's is at least 3 years and the associate's is a certificate/degree/diploma?

more credentials do NOT increase assessment. if you're using wes it's a maximum of 20 working days (i had two diplomas assessed) in your case yes a bachelor + an associate degree should count for two or more degrees BUT this is in case both the institution and the diploma are recognized.

 

[omiks55]

more credentials do NOT increase assessment. if you're using wes it's a maximum of 20 working days (i had two diplomas assessed) in your case yes a bachelor + an associate degree should count for two or more degrees BUT this is in case both the institution and the diploma are recognized.

So you're saying that adding multiple degrees/diplomas does not increase the processing time of the ECA? I'm only asking again because I'm almost sure I saw that somewhere. Also I'm still debating between WES and IQAS, I've heard good and bad things about both, especially regarding processing time. However 20 days processing time for WES seems ridiculously good considering I've seen multiple accounts of WES taking several months for some people.

Thanks btw

 

[hamgha]

So you're saying that adding multiple degrees/diplomas does not increase the processing time of the ECA? I'm only asking again because I'm almost sure I saw that somewhere. Also I'm still debating between WES and IQAS, I've heard good and bad things about both, especially regarding processing time. However 20 days processing time for WES seems ridiculously good considering I've seen multiple accounts of WES taking several months for some people.

Thanks btw

it's 20 working days on average starting AFTER they receive all the documents. My bad experience with wes was because they received the envelope containing my transcript but didn't mark it as received so my application never started. but after that it was done in less than a month, for my spouse it was 5 working days.

 

[omiks55]

Ok thanks for that insight. More to my original question though, does an Associate's+Bachelor's combination qualify for the category of;

Two or more certificates, degrees or diplomas. One must be for a program of three or more years.

I'm asking specifically because this is the difference between 416 points on the calculator with just a bachelor's and 449 points with the two degrees category. I don't think 416 is enough to be considered for invitation so you can see my need for those extra points.

 

[DelPiero07]

Ok thanks for that insight. More to my original question though, does an Associate's+Bachelor's combination qualify for the category of;

Two or more certificates, degrees or diplomas. One must be for a program of three or more years.

I'm asking specifically because this is the difference between 416 points on the calculator with just a bachelor's and 449 points with the two degrees category. I don't think 416 is enough to be considered for invitation so you can see my need for those extra points.

Depends on the WES assessment.

 

[hamgha]

Ok thanks for that insight. More to my original question though, does an Associate's+Bachelor's combination qualify for the category of;

Two or more certificates, degrees or diplomas. One must be for a program of three or more years.

I'm asking specifically because this is the difference between 416 points on the calculator with just a bachelor's and 449 points with the two degrees category. I don't think 416 is enough to be considered for invitation so you can see my need for those extra points.

i already replied earlier, yes provided they're recognized

in your case yes a bachelor + an associate degree should count for two or more degrees BUT this is in case both the institution and the diploma are recognized.

 

[omiks55]

i already replied earlier, yes provided they're recognized

Is there a way to know beforehand if your institution is recognized? I think WES does this on their website, but I'm considering IQAS as well

 

[Jusdez]

were you able to claim points for Associate+Bachelors degree? I am in a similar situation.

 

[Naturgrl]

were you able to claim points for Associate+Bachelors degree? I am in a similar situation.

Same response as yesterday. You have two ECAs for both so can count as two or more.

 

[canuck78]

were you able to claim points for Associate+Bachelors degree? I am in a similar situation.

Did you count the associates degree credits towards your bachelors?

 

[Jusdez]

@Naturgrl thank you for your response!

 

[Jusdez]

@canuck78. I am claiming points for 2 or more degrees. I got both the associate and bachelors evaluated at the same time.

 

[canuck78]

@canuck78. I am claiming points for 2 or more degrees. I got both the associate and bachelors evaluated at the same time.

Did you get a credit for your 2 year associate degree towards your bachelors? For example did you do a 2 year associate degree and then studied for another 4 years to get the bachelors? If you used the credits from the associate degrees and only completed another 2 years to get a bachelors that would not be 2 separate degrees.

 

[Jusdez]

@canuck78 oh oh. Now I am confused as to which to do. Yes, after 2 years I got an associate in business then after 2 more years I got my Bachelors in accounting at the same institution.
For the west report its showing,
Associate Degree - 2 years
Bachelors Degree - 4 years.