Finally IBDP Over – What’s Next?

Congratulations! Now that the IB exam season is finished (Thank God! ), a well-deserved summer can finally start. It will still be some time until the results are made public, so now is the time to plan your summer activities and consider your alternatives for the future.

Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate!

First and foremost, you should enjoy your achievement by taking some time to unwind or throw a party after receiving your IBDP diploma.

Furthermore, if you haven't decided what you want to do or what career path you want to take after earning your IB diploma, don't worry—there are countless alternatives available. Following your IBDP, you have a variety of options, and each person will naturally choose a different course.

Take a peek at some of our post-IB graduation ideas to get some answers to your questions.

Unwind and Relax

You've just completed a challenging IBDP, so take some time to relax and recharge. You need first clear the entire IBDP cloud from your thoughts in order to recover from the grind of IBDP stress. The time is now to finish all the Netflix shows and movies on your must-watch list, spend some alone time at the beach, or pick up a new hobby or pastime.

November/May Re-Take?

If your IBDP grades are not satisfactory, you can always go for retaking. Retakes for IBDP exams are generally offered in November for the Northern Hemisphere and in May for Southern Hemisphere. Retakes give you a chance to improve your grades and can boost up your overall grades in most cases. If you are looking for the retakes you can take help from Blen's top IB resources: key concepts, interactive questions and revision material.

Earn some extra money

A great way to make some extra money for yourself in your spare time is to work or do an internship. You should absolutely start looking for internships as soon as you graduate from the IBDP because they are crucial for your future goals. Additionally, your profile will benefit from having some experience.

A Gap Year

A year gap in your studies will give you time to explore other things such as if you are wanderlust you can plan your tours now. Often, graduates utilize their year gap time to earn new experiences by exploring different things or by meeting new people with diverse cultures.

Kick Start University Prep

You can start your study on colleges and courses early to save time. Prior to looking for universities to apply to, start by identifying your areas of interest and choosing your plan of study.

If you want to explore more about University Admission guidelines, Blen has loads of blogs for you.