IB COURSE CHOICE And University Considerations
TIMELINE Mr Cooper talks to students: 31 Jan period 5 Presentations to parents 31 Jan Subject areas talk to students: 1-8 Feb Individual meetings with counselors: Feb & March Choices form explained: Thurs 9 Feb Choices form completed: Fri 17th Mar Teachers to approve course choices Final choices confirmed March/April
IBDP SUBJECT GROUPS Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature Group 2: Language Acquisition Group 3: Individuals & Societies Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM COMPONENTS 6 Required Subjects 3 subjects at Higher level (HL) 3 subjects at Standard level (SL) 3 Core Requirements Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) An Extended Essay (EE)
TWO DIPLOMAS NIST HS Diploma awarded by NIST 4 years English/First Lang 3 years Math 2 Additional Language 3 Humanities 3 Mathematics 2 Science 2 Visual and performing arts 5 Electives courses taken beyond what is listed above IB Diploma awarded by IBO
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IB REQUIREMENTS 42 Points Each subject is graded 1 to 7 (6 classes x 7 grades = 42 points) PLUS Up to 3 bonus points Earned from combining scores from TOK Class and the Extended Essay TOTAL = 45 Points Possible Candidates need at least 24 points to receive the IB Diploma*
IB PROGRAM STUDENT EXAMPLES English A Lang and Literature HL Spanish B SL Psychology HL Chemistry SL Math SL Music HL TOK, EE and CAS English A Literature SL French ab initio History SL Physics HL Math SL Biology HL TOK, EE and CAS
UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION - OXFORD
UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION - UBC
TYPICAL OFFERS
INFORMED CHOICES - UK Electrical/Electronic Engineering ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Mathematics, usually Physics. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Further Mathematics, ICT, Design Technology, Computing/ Computer Science. Engineering (General) ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Mathematics and Physics. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing/ Computer Science. English ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS English Literature or combined English Language & Literature (some courses will accept English Language). USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS History, Religious Studies, a foreign language. Environmental Science/Studies ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Many courses will ask for two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Geography. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Another facilitating subject, particularly a science. European Studies ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS A Modern Foreign Language. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Another Modern Foreign Language, English Literature, History, Politics. French ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS French USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Another Modern Foreign Language, English Literature, History, Politics. Geography ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Most degrees require Geography. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Some Geography BSc (science) degrees prefer one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Geology/Earth Sciences ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Usually two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Geography, Geology, Computing/Computer Science. German ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS German (a handful of universities offer the opportunity to study German from scratch, without German A-level). USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Another Modern Foreign Language, English Literature, History, Politics. History ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Most degrees require History. USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Economics, English Literature, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Theology/ Religious Studies, a modern or classical language. 38 Informed Choices Russell Group 2013/14 39
IBO STATISTICAL BULLETIN
COURSE SELECTION FORM
USA! Required for Admission? NIST Diploma IB Diploma No! Accepted? Additional Information Benefits ACT/SAT scores/toefl/ IELTS! Good grades can overcome low test scores! Acceptance policies vary from university to university! Shows academic rigor, universities may offer credit for scores of 5-7!
UK Required for Admission? NIST Diploma NIST Diploma Maybe! IB Diploma IB Diploma Yes/Maybe! Accepted? Additional Information Must have other qualifications: SAT Subject Tests AP scores IB Course Certificates! Full diploma required with many universities looking for 28+ points Higher level exams should correspond with intended course of study!
CANADA Required for Admission? Accepted? Additional Information Benefits NIST Diploma Acceptance policies vary from university to university. If not full IB, then SAT /ACT required! Good grades can overcome poor test results! IB IB Diploma Maybe! Acceptance policies vary from university to university!!
EU Required for Admission? Accepted? NIST Diploma IB IB Diploma Usually! Additional Information Acceptance policies vary from university to university.! Acceptance policies vary from university to university! Benefits!
AUSTRALIA/NZ Required for Admission? Accepted? Additional Information NIST Diploma Acceptance policies vary from university to university. Entry test required.! IB IB Diploma Maybe! Acceptance policies vary from university to university! Benefits!
CHOOSING OPTIONS The most important key to choosing the right subjects is communication and an active role in the options process. It is essential to: 1.Talk frequently at home about possible option choices, universities and career paths. 2. Research universities, course requirements and possible requirements for future vocations/professions. 3.Discuss possible option choices and future plans with the Counsellors. 4. Talk to the IBDP Coordinator, Heads of Department, Subject Teachers.
WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD CONSIDER When discussing option choices, consider the following: 1.Subjects that they most enjoy. 2.Subject combinations that will be manageable. 3.Requirements for universities and possible future careers and vocations. 4.Ensuring that subject choices allow for greater choice for your future options. 5.Knowing their strengths
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS BUSINESS (UK/CANADA) MEDICINE ENGINEERING ECONOMICS SCIENCES ARCHITECTURE ARTS LANGUAGES