Ridgeview High School IB Academy of Advanced Studies Within the Past five years: 12 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS 10 NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS Ridgeview s IB-DP program is designed for students who are motivated and want a Great Future!
IB Showcase Agenda *Video from IBTV *PowerPoint- Overview of IB Program College Preparation, Admission, Success * Question and Answer Student Panel * Application Process & Handouts
RHS IB Academy of Advanced Studies An International Baccalaureate Education in Orange Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpc08hapfai#action=share
What does the research say about the IB impact on college preparation?
IB students feel confident when they attend college 2012 study of Chicago public schools interviewed Diploma Program alumni and found that: Students reported they felt prepared by the Diploma Program to succeed in college. Students reported that they: felt prepared to succeed and excel in their coursework had strong academic skills, especially related to analytical writing learned academic behaviors like work ethic, motivation, time management, and helpseeking that were sources of strength in the transition to college-level work identified preparation in the IB program as the source of their success as college students.
What does the research say about the Diploma Program impact on college admission and enrollment?
The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population. The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania) is between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total population acceptance rate. Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
IB students Total population IB students vs University or college acceptance rate acceptance rate total population University of Florida 82% 42% +40% Florida State University 92% 60% +32% Brown University 18% 9% +9% Stanford University 15% 7% +8% Columbia University 13% 9% +4% University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32% Harvard University 10% 7% +3% New York University 57% 30% +27% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20% University of Miami 72% 30% +42% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
IB students Total population IB students vs University or College acceptance rate acceptance rate total population Cornell University 31% 18% +13% Duke University 28% 16% +12% University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10% Yale University 18% 7% +11% University of Central Florida 90% 47% +43% Boston University 70% 58% +12% University of California - Los Angeles 48% 23% +25% University of Virginia 64% 32% +32% UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31% Princeton University 16% 8% +8% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
What do colleges say about the IB? Colleges specifically ask if a student is an IB student on the Common Application, Private school applications & the Naval Academy application. sample college applications in your packet show this!
Research says that IB students more likely to attend, succeed and graduate from selective colleges In a 2012 study of diverse alumni from IB program in Chicago public schools, researchers from the University of Chicago found that, compared to a matched sample, DP students are more likely to: enroll in college attend a more selective college stay enrolled in college This study suggests that IB students are not only going to better colleges in greater numbers but are performing better once there.
IB students more likely to succeed in college A 2010 study that looked at performance on IB exams and college GPA of over 1500 IB students enrolled in the University of California system found: IB students earned higher GPAs and graduated at higher rates than a matched comparison group. This held across all family income levels performance in the Diploma Program was the strongest predictor of college GPA.
IB students graduate from college at higher rates The 2011 study of IB students experiences after high school found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates, with 81% of IB students graduating within 6 years of enrolling full-time at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%.
Colleges say that IB prepares students for college success IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript. Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University, USA Ridgeview High School s IB program currently has TWO students attending Harvard Law School!! Lindsay church and Rob Harrington The IB is a first-rate program, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours. Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University
IB 2012 graduates Full scholarships-notre Dame and University of Southern California. *97 % of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *98 % of the RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *99 % of the RHS/IB seniors who applied to UCF were accepted. Other colleges attended by this class were Clemson, Georgia Tech, Naval Academy, Jacksonville University, University of San Diego, University of Maryland, UNF and USF. IB 2013 graduates Cornell (NROTC full scholarship) several received scholarship offers from UCF, USF,UNF,Auburn, LSU and Alabama. *96% of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *98% of the RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *99% of the RHS/IB seniors who applied to UCF were accepted Other colleges attended by this class are Georgia Tech, Auburn, USF, Flagler, UNF, Lenoir Rhine, Michigan, Stetson & U.S. Air Force Academy. IB 2014 graduates *98% of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *100 of RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *100 of RHS/IB students who applied to UCF were accepted Other colleges, NYU, USF, Air Force Academy, Univ. of Virginia, Liberty Univ. Embry Riddle, Embry Oxford & Miami.!
College Credits earned from IB 24-45 college credits Google the college of your choice and type in IB Credit Saving your student time and YOU money!!!
Freshman Curriculum at RHS AP Human Geography RHS-PIB English Honors RHS-PIB Biology Honors RHS-PIB Geometry Honors/Algebra II Honors RHS-PIB Spanish or RHS-PIB French RHS-PIB Drama, Band, Chorus or Art IB Students do not have to take PE, online classes or Government and Economics **Junior/Senior years students can pick from IB Theatre, IB Music, IB Psychology or IB Information Technology or other AP electives
IB Learner Profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective
Michelle was a local, State and National Officer for Beta Club; Please visit the Beta website Michelle was one of the FACES of BETA
Cody, Class of 2014 was selected to be on the Youth Advisory Council by Congressman Ted Yoho. The Third Congressional District Student Advisory Council which will meet with Congressman Yoho at least once a quarter to share ideas about legislation, views on current events, and ways everyone can make a difference at the local level.
Sam.RHS IB & UF graduate, was featured in Luke Bryan s country Video, Crash my Party you can find it on YouTube! He s been on local radio and TV stations. Sam is a singer/songwriter/actor. Sam moved to Nashville to begin his dream! Sam s brother, Seth, graduated from RHS IB, UF and Tulane Law School. The youngest member of the family, Blake, is currently a student in IB 11.
*What type of education do I want for my son or daughter? * What is the parent s role? * Is there time for family? * What about a social life? A job? Student Panel
Handouts: 1-Application [due Jan 27] 2-Teacher References [due Feb 3] 3- Sample of College Applications for you to review 4. Alumni Quotes
Process: 1-Once applications have been turned in and reviewed, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you along with your course selection sheet, honor code, commitment agreement and *SPI form [if needed]. Acceptance letters will be mailed Feb 10 2- You return your course selection sheet completed with the electives you choose, signed honor code and commitment agreement. You also return signed SPI for us to process. The deadline date for this is Feb 19 3- When the High Schools start the registration process for other students please tell your counselor or teacher that you have already done a course selection sheet for IB. * SPI form is a special student assignment form for the IB program to attend a school out of your zoned school district- transportation is not provided
Thank you for coming!! Please check our website for updates and information Go to RHS website and click on IB or go directly to the site @ http://rhsibacademyofadvancedstudies.weebly.com/ Ridgeview High School- Proud to be an IB World School & an A School 16 January 2016