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Overall, 82% of DP students attended a four-year college compared to 40% of high school graduates. Of those, 70% go to more-selective colleges.
98% of DP students persist in college past their first year, compared to 77% overall.
83% of DP students graduate within six years, compared to 56% overall.
Research shows that DP students are more likely to graduate from highly-selective universities.
Elements like CAS encourage ethical development and metacognitive skills.
The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized qualification, with IB World Schools in 156 countries.
Assessments like the Extended Essay require students choose and develop independent research topics.
Courses focus on connections between local and international contexts.
Over two years, students learn positive study habits while managing projects.
Course concepts encourage connections between subject area content.
TOK and subject area courses ask students to self-assess and evaluate other perspectives.
IB exams include projects, essays, oral presentations, lab experiments, and individual explorations.
IB courses and assessments provide student choice and differentiation.
List adapted from 10 Reasons