You and your students are invited to save the dates for the 2019 Council of International School and the IB College and University Association Fairs in Atlanta, Boston, Virginia, New York and Texas (Houston and Hurst). This will be an opportunity to meet face to face with admissions officers from around the globe who understand […]
Author Archive | Rachelle Bernadel
Off to new adventures!
Over the past 4 years, I have served in this role as your University Relations Team Administrator. We have partnered together as IB Counselors, Coordinators and University Relations Communities on issues relating to admissions, access, equity and best practices for supporting students in high school and beyond . This platform has and will continue to […]
The best way for universities to get ready for DP curriculum changes
New developments are underway in the IB Diploma Programme (DP) mathematics curriculum with the a new course beginning for Year 1 DP students in 2019. Rachelle Bernadel, the IB’s University Relations Administrator for North America, works with institutions to make sure they stay up-to-date.
Changes to the DP/CP November 2018 results issue date and time
Hi IB friends! We wanted to take some time to share this friendly update about transcripts results for our counselors, coordinators and universities evaluating students who sat for the November 2018 exam session. Changes to the DP/CP November 2018 results issue date and time Cccess to the 2018 November exam results will be granted to universities […]
The Tale of Test-Flexible Policies: Thoughts from Boston University and Fordham University
Questions of access, equity and diversity have become mainstream conversations not only within the educational world but the world, in general. From political elections to school policy, many industries are committed to understanding the ways in which we make opportunities for upward mobility more available for diverse populations. When it comes to those in higher […]
Tips from college and university admissions officers for DP mathematics choices
How can you provide the best guidance to high school students who are choosing their Diploma Programme mathematics courses and help them understand how their choice can relate to their pathway to college and university?
Good News Letter Archive 2018 Update
Rachelle Bernadel is the IB’s University Relations Administrator at the IB Global Centre in Bethesda, MD, USA. She is also an IB graduate of Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland. The Good News Letter is a resource created by the University Relations team at the International Baccalaureate. It is sent out every other month to […]
IB MATH IS CHANGING!!! IB MATH IS CHANGING!!!
Marie Vivas is the IB Americas Senior Development Manager. She has overall responsibility for university recognition in the Americas region, working closely with admissions professionals counseling university bound students. This is a hot topic for colleagues who work with IB students around the world. Here in the IB office we have been fielding questions from […]
Upcoming 2018 College Fairs For Your Students
You and your students are invited to the 2018 Council of International School and the IB College and University Fairs in Atlanta, New York and Texas. This will be an opportunity to meet face to face with admissions officers from around the globe who understand the IB and actively recruit IB graduates. They are all […]
Need to train your staff on IB, then read this!
As the summer comes to an end, everybody is taking advantage of back to school sales, reading back to school blogs, and chuckling at back to school memes on Facebook. But for leaders in university admissions, back to school often means organizing staff training sessions, and putting newly trained admissions officers on the road. Around […]