Here we are, mid-September. Admissions colleagues everywhere are either on the road or trying to finalize the last few school visits before they hop on a flight. In IB schools all over the world, counselors are checking college lists, writing recommendations and juggling visits from admissions reps. I have to admit, I miss those days […]
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Getting you up to speed, part 2
With all the newness of the year, many counselors still encounter lingering issues with former students. The most common is ensuring that their IB transcripts were successfully sent to their prospective colleges.
Getting you up to speed
For this post I feel that it is a timely opportunity to provide an update on changes happening within the IB. Here is what you need to know.
Keeping the Balance
When it comes to the IB, many counselors and coordinators echo the sentiment that students feel they are not able to meet the demands of the IB program. So now we are exploring realistic ways to motivate students to participate and persist in the IB program.
The work does not end here: Tips for a smooth college transition
During the summer before freshman year, it is important for students to think about ways to be self advocates. How can they best showcase that the IB program has molded them into this type of learner? Here are a few tips that former IB students can take with them into their first year of college