"With my time thus far in college, I can undoubtedly vouch for the IB program and it's benefit for students going into college. Not only is it a way students can display their ability to succeed in difficult coursework, but it also develops many skills beyond what a normal classroom teaches. I remember taking chemistry my Freshman year at NYU and never having an issue with a lab report, while my peers were receiving low grades for errors with their structure/organization. I realized that to me what felt like second nature was actually just familiar because of all the practice I got with laboratory and technical writing during my time as an IB Student. This example does not stand alone in my experience at NYU and the University of Texas where I have realized I am ahead of the curve. As a senior, I am taking a biology class to fulfill a stem elective and I am almost frustrated with how simple it seems as my biology classes with Ms. Gardner, Mrs. Albertus and Mrs. Conover covered topics in much more depth than my current class does. Ultimately, I will forever be grateful for the experiences I was allowed in the IB program as it was a way to access rigorous coursework that has prepared me for my time in college and beyond." 

"...I remember writing the extended essay over the course of the year and how big of a deal that was. For finals this year, I wrote over 50 pages of papers in four days, and that is something I would have never been able to wrap my mind around back in HS. I was thinking about how thankful I am for the IB program because of how well it set me up for writing, research, and critical thinking in college. The program, especially with all of the writing and the specific approach it took to learning, really set me on the path that I'm on now. I knew when I finished the extended essay that I wanted to write a thesis in college. Now, I'm actually writing this thesis that I knew I wanted to do because of the IB program...it's crazy to see how it's all coming full circle.”

"Doing the IB DP program was easily one of the most challenging things I’ve ever had to do. There were many times when I wanted to quit, but I honestly wouldn’t do my last two years any differently. I'm attending my dream school in another country because of the program and it prepared me more than I ever expected. It is hard, but it is so worthwhile."

"The IB Program prepared me with the skill set to succeed in college. Most notably, my IB experience equipped me with college-level writing skills and the ability to manage a challenging academic course load. Overall, the IB Program shaped me into a disciplined student capable of success in college and beyond."