This post is part of a series in which admissions officers answer questions about International Baccalaureate (IB) student university applications.

This post is part of a series in which admissions officers answer questions about International Baccalaureate (IB) student university applications.
From getting your search started to arriving on campus, this collection of resources and essays is an informal guide for Year 1 and 2 IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) students based on the experiences of IB programme alumni.
Students and parents often weigh the value of an IB education against how well it prepares students for university admission. These admissions officers sat down with us to answer common questions for students applying to universities in the United States and Canada.
Universities want to hear about how you learn, your unique projects and the assignments that define your individual interests. IB programmes offer students a framework to help shape those interests and show where you will go during the next stage of your education.
For students entering their first year of life after the IB diploma, these eight graduates share their best advice and inspiration for the journey ahead.