Beware University Applications can be nerve-rackling
When you are putting all of your effort into earning your IB certificate and also stressing about the university admissions, submission forms, specifications, and meeting the deadlines, applying to universities can be stressful at times. We have created a strategy to work with you along the process to calm your every move.
Let's get you going on how to grab a place in university:
Universities accepting IB diploma Programme:
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) has taken multiple steps to remark the excellence of IB diploma programs as a rigorous degree globally. And hence an extensive range of universities welcome IB students acknowledging the value of this course and often give competitive offers to students for additional study.
According to a poll of more than 4,000 students done by the International Insight Research Group in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), IB students are up to 18% more likely to be accepted into Ivy League universities than the general population is. This study came to the conclusion that the IB diploma can increase your chances of admission to any university.
Worth of IB diploma in Universities:
As IB diploma is an academically challenging criterion, IBDP students assemble extraordinary academics, enthusiastic and social attributes and hence, they are more likely to pull it off better than the students of other curricula. In fact, some universities being considerate with their credit distribution system even offer course credit to IB students. However, each university's crediting policy is different.
Do IB graduates require other qualifications?
Universities often have the same requirements for IB students as they do for all other students. You can submit an application based just on your IB score, however certain prestigious colleges may require you to take one of the SAT reasoning tests before submitting your application in full.
Others might ask you to pass one of the admissions tests that they've created. Therefore, you should approach and learn about the kind of exams that the particular university administers before preparing yourself.
Impact of your chosen subjects on your admission:
Yes, many universities do not assign IB students a grade. Instead, they provide a composite of your course preferences and academic performance, effort and inventiveness, interviews or personal statements, letters of recommendation, and how well you did in HL or SL topics.
Nevertheless, the selection standards may vary among colleges. Therefore, it is always ideal to get in touch with the university to learn more about the requirements for admission so you don't miss out on any opportunities.
