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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Start with the End in Mind

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Aug 242015
 

Students starting college or university this fall do well to the advice given by Angel Perez to ensure that they complete their degree. Although aimed at students studying in the US, his points easily apply for students around the world.

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Dirty Big Secrets: We love you, We love you not

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Oct 022014
 

Parke Muth, former international admissions officer at the University of Virginia, has written one of the best articles I’ve ever read about the realities of admissions to the most selective US universities. It is something that all students aspiring to the Ivy League or other top-ranked US institutions – and their parents – should read and factor into their admissions process. Don’t skip the TedTalk at the end – also excellent. Feel free to post

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What College Admissions Offices Look for in Extracurricular Activities

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Apr 182013
 

U.S. college admissions representatives understand that options for Most extracurricular activities may be more limited for students attending international and local schools outside of the U.S. However, it is still worth understanding what college admissions offices look for in extracurricular activities. It is better to be consistently involved in one, two, or three activities and/or sports over a number of years, than superficially involved in eight, 10 or 12 for shorter periods of time. Simply

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Saying No to College (University)

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Dec 032012
 

This article from the New York Times makes some fascinating points about the potential value of shortcutting college or university, but be sure to read the comments also. Some of the readers make points that are as least as valid as the author’s, and the combination yields a more balanced perspective.

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