IB Student Center - College, Scholarship & Career

COLLEGE INFORMATION

The IB Diploma is ideal preparation for college and university. From academic rigour to a compassionate viewpoint, here are 10 reasons why higher education institutions are so enamoured of Diploma Programme students. (Source: www.ibo.org.)

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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

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QUEST BRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM

College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. Being selected as a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that celebrates your achievements and gives you an early start in applying to college. (Source: www.questbridge.org.)

ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIORS

The Hamilton Award recognizes high school juniors for their academic, personal, and service achievements. Every year, 35 to 40 students are selected nationally to enter the leadership program. Through the Hamilton Leaders Academy, Scholars get into college, transition to university life, and then the workforce. (Source: www.hamiltonscholars.org.)

FINDING AND APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

WebEx shares helpful information and tips on applying for college scholarships. As part of College Week Live's series, this is a great resource! (Source: www.collegeweeklive.com.)

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CAREER INFORMATION

A career begins with the IB Programme, instilling in students the valuable skills today's employers look for:

having a teamwork aptitude;
the ability to adapt to change and ambiguity;
to lead by example; and,
the ability to develop people around them, while also growing themselves.

Around the world, there are 1.3 million Diploma Programme graduates, from over 140 countries (as of May 2015.) DP students in the US who enrolled in post-secondary education immediately after high school, enrolled in and graduated from four-year institutions at much higher rates than the national average. (Source: www.ibo.org.)

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