Most colleges do give credit for IB Courses, you will need to check with each college you are considering applying to. For convenience, we have created a google sheet file with links to school websites and current policies. This file is updated once per year, and can be accessed here:
Quite simply: Yes, it can. Here are the stats for how the OHS IB Class of 2022 performed in their applications to the UC's:
Here are some videos and links with additional information on this topic:
At the bottom of this page you can find more stats and data about these topics.
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.
Here's what Stanford Univeristy has to say about this topic:
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?
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.
Click on the links below to see more infromation about the IB Program around the world.