How to Choose IB Subjects and Keep University Options Open

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Jul 052017
 

To keep options open for university choices later, you need to be aware of the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements at universities where you might want to apply. Start by investigating the general IB requirements of universities in each country under consideration.

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IB or Swiss Maturité: Which Is Better?

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Sep 272012
 

One of the questions that comes up over and over again for expat parents in Switzerland is whether their children will be better off with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma or a Swiss Maturité/Matura when it comes time to apply for university. There is no simple answer to this question, although it helps if you are lucky enough to know the country where the student wants to study ahead of time.

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SAT and/or ACT: Admissions Testing (Mostly) for the U.S.

 Posted by at 6:28 pm  Secondary Schooling, US  Comments Off on SAT and/or ACT: Admissions Testing (Mostly) for the U.S.
Aug 212012
 

Most American colleges and universities require students to send results from either the SAT or the ACT when they apply for admission. Since high school curriculums and grading systems can vary widely from one school to another, these standardized exams allow admissions departments to compare the performance of students across schools.

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