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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS:
How
many schools participate in the IB program?
There are nearly
1,600 schools in 121 countries authorized to offer IB
program.
Why
are educators and families drawn to this program?
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quality of its
curriculums and assessments
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its successful
pedagogical practices
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challenge of its
coursework
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rich
opportunities, including college credits
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for post-secondary
studies
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meets the need for
intercultural awareness in
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our changing world
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encourages
students to become active, life-long learners
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students develop
an understanding and appreciate differences in people
How
does IB differ from AP?
IB is an
international and comprehensive diploma program, rather than
a national program where students may choose to enroll in a
few selected courses. IB students learn more than a
collection of facts, tend to ask more challenging questions,
learn how to learn, and develop a strong sense of their own
identity and culture. They also develop the ability to
communicate and understand people from other countries and
cultures.
What
is the Diploma Program and what are the advantages of earning an
International Baccalaureate diploma?
The IB Diploma
Program is a challenging two-year curriculum that is widely
recognized by the world's leading universities. Recipients
of the IB diploma earn automatic standings at some of the
most selective colleges and universities. Students are well
prepared for college course work and can earn up to 30
college credits. Studies show that students from IB
high schools consistently attain higher GPAs and graduation
rates in colleges and universities.
What
are the core requirements of obtaining an IB Diploma?
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Extended 4,000
word essay - students investigate a topic of individual
interest using independent research and writing skills ·
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - an interdisciplinary course
exploring specific areas of knowledge that involve language,
reason, emotion and perception
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Service (CAS)
creativity, action, service - students are encouraged to
delve into the arts, sports and community service
Can
you give some colleges and universities that give credit for
successfully completing IB courses?
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Allegheny College |
Boston College |
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Brown University |
Bryn Mawr College |
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Boston University |
Bucknell
University |
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Carnegie-Mellon
University |
Case Western
Reserve University |
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College of
Wooster |
Cornell
University |
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Dickinson College |
Drexel College |
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Duquesne
University |
Gannon University |
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Georgetown
University* |
Harvard-Radcliffe
University |
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Indiana
University |
Juniata
University |
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Lehigh University |
Mercyhurst
College |
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Ohio State
University |
Penn State
University |
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Rochester
Institute of Technology |
St. Bonaventure
University |
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State
Universities of New York |
Syracuse
University |
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Universities of
California |
University of
Cincinnati |
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University of
Dayton |
University of
Michigan |
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University of
Notre Dame |
University of
Pennsylvania-Philadelphia |
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University of
Pittsburgh |
University of
Virginia |
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Virginia
Polytechnic Institute & State University |
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* Will Accept IB
credit from diploma holders only |
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