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• Will this course help prepare me for success in college?

This is one of the most powerful benefits of taking an IB Course in high school. The time management, critical thinking, writing skills and personal organization that is learned through the course is something that makes the IB Experience so powerful for finding success in college and beyond. IB teaching style is centered around building the skills of the learner profile and the Approaches to learning in all students. These skills prove to be very useful to finding success in post-high school endeavors.

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• Is this course at the appropriate level for where I currently am with my education?

This is an important question for all students to consider. IB Courses are challenging, but students who are ready should not shy away from the challenge. If students are unsure, they should speak with their parents, teachers, counselor and/or IB Coordinator for help or guidance on making these decisions. Here are questions to consider that may help you with this decision:

• What prerequisites did you take?

• How did you do in those classes?

• Do you enjoy the subject?

• Do you want to study the subject further?

• Are you hoping to get credit for it so you don’t have to take the course in college?

• Can I balance this course/these courses with each other and with my other commitments/extracurricular

There is a myth that IB Students cannot participate in extracurricular activities. As with any student participating in these activities, it takes balance between time dedicated to being a successful student, time dedicated to practice, rehearsals and competitions, and time set aside for friends, family and other obligations.

Our IB students are some of the most engaged students in campus activities. They are very active in clubs, performing arts and athletics. In fact, consistently 80-90% of IB Students compete in one or more sports during the school year. The idea that IB Students can't do anything other than IB is simply not true.

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