1 / 11

Trusted Higher Education Consultant | Horizon Scholar

Unlock your potential with our Higher Education Consultant services tailored for Horizon Scholar aspirants.

horizonscholar
Download Presentation

Trusted Higher Education Consultant | Horizon Scholar

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. What curriculumdo topuniversities prefer? www.horizonscholar.com

  2. INTRODUCTION Ashighschoolstudentsembarkontheireducationaljourney,the choices theymake in termsofcourseworkcan significantly impact their future opportunities. The path to college admission, especially at top universities,isincreasingly competitive, and every decision regarding high school curriculum matters. But whatexactlydo theseprestigiousinstitutions lookforina student’sacademicrecord?Whichhighschoolcurriculumstands out in the eyes of admissions officers at IvyLeague schools, renownedresearchuniversities,andotherprestigious institutions? Herewedelveintotheintricateworldofhighschoolcurriculaand explore the preferences of top universities. We will unravel the factors that shape their decisions and provide you with valuable insights to help you make informed choices during your high schoolyears.FromAdvancedPlacement(AP)coursesto International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, we will navigate the options,weigh theprosand cons,and demystifytheever- evolvinglandscapeofacademicpreparationforcollege admission.

  3. GCSEandALevels The International GCSE pathway is fairly straightforward and startsinYear11orearlierwithstudentssittinguptosixsubjects. Thesesubjectsarestructuredasfirstintroductionstothespecific topicareasthattheycover.InYear12studentsmoveontotheA 01 Levelsthatarefurtherbrokendownintotwoparts:theASLevel, called “Advanced Subsidiary”, (usually done in Year 12)and A2 Level (typically done in Year 13). Traditionally, students take 4-5 ASLevelsubjectsandthengoontotake3-4ofthosesubjectsat theA2Level. GCSEsare typicallyassessedthroughacombinationof examinations, coursework, and practical assessments, with a focusoninternationalstandards.ALevelsareassessedprimarily throughwrittenexaminations,whicharetypicallytakenatthe endofatwo-yearcourseofstudy.Thegradingscaleistypically A*(thehighest)toE(thelowest)foreachsubject. 02

  4. IBDiploma The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a rigorous and internationally recognized educational curriculum designed forstudents aged 16to 19.Itemphasizes awell- roundededucationthatnotonlyfocusesonacademicexcellence butalsofosterscriticalthinking,interculturalunderstanding,and acommitmenttocommunityservice. To receive the IB Diploma, students must successfully complete assessments in six core subjects (three at Standard Level and threeatHigherLevel),theExtendedEssay,theTheoryof Knowledge course, and fulfill Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) requirements.EachIBsubjectisassessedbasedona combination of internaland externalassessments.The total points obtained from the six subjects, TOK, and the Extended Essay determine whether a student is awarded the IB Diploma. The maximum total score achievable is 45 points (7 points for each of the six subjects, plus 3 points for TOK and the Extended Essay).

  5. USHighSchoolDiploma TheU.S.highschooldiplomagenerallyrequiresstudentstoearn a specified number of credits by completing courses in various subjects such as English, mathematics, science, social studies, andelectives.Thespecificcreditrequirementscanvaryfromone state or school district to another, but they often include core subjects like English (language arts), mathematics, science, and socialstudies.Inadditiontocoursework,someschoolsmayhave additional graduation requirements, standardizedtestsorcompletinga suchaspassing certainnumberof communityservicehours. Grading scales can vary by school or district, but a common grading scale in the U.S. uses letter grades with corresponding gradepointaverages(GPAs).ThestandardscaleoftenincludesA (90-100),B(80-89),C(70-79),D (60-69),andF(below60).Some schoolsalsouseplusandminusmodifiers(e.g.,A-,B+)toprovide moregranularityingrading.

  6. Whichprogramme ismostrecognized globally? While all the three curricula discussed above have global recognition, the A Levels are probably the most well-renowned with the widest reach.InternationalGCSEandALevelsarestudiedinover10,000schools by over a million students in 160countries. Over 1,400universities worldwide recognise A Level qualifications. They are accepted by every UK university, by600universitiesintheUS(includingalltheIvyLeague universities) and in many other major student destinations, such as Canada,Australia,Singapore,SouthAfrica,Germanyandthe Netherlands. To compare, over 5,000 schools worldwide offer the IB curriculum. AP courses are offered by many US curriculum schools aroundtheworld.

  7. Advanced PlacementClasses APclasses,orAdvancedPlacementclasses,areasetofrigorous high school courses that offer college-level content and are designedtoprovidehighschoolstudentswithanopportunityto earn college credit and demonstrate their readiness for higher education. AttheendofanAPcourse,studentshavetheoptiontotakean APexaminthatsubject.Theseexamsaretypicallyadministered in May and consistofmultiple-choice questions and free- response questions. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1to 5, with 5 being the highest. Many colleges and universities grant college credit or advanced placement to students who earn a passingscore(usually3orhigher)ontheseexams.

  8. HavingAPcoursesonahighschooltranscriptcanalsobeviewedfavorablybycollegeadmissions committees,asitdemonstratesacommitmenttoacademicexcellenceandawillingnesstotakeon challengingcoursework.

  9. Whichprogrammecan helpyougetintotop US/UKuniversities? Top universities in both countries recognize all three of these curricula.However,thereisaleveloffamiliaritythatuniversities might have with their own country’s curriculum. This does not meanthatyouwillnotgetintoUSuniversitieswithALevelsor IB, or vice versa. If you are looking to challenge yourself, the IB would be more rigorous. The A Levels, on the other hand, give you a level of flexibilitywhilechallengingyouandallowingyou to score your best due to their exam structure. If your school does not offer an international curriculum, taking part-time AP classescanhelpenhanceyouruniversityadmissionsprofile.

  10. Whichprogramme isrightforyou? The programme that is right for you should be the one where you feel most comfortable as a student. If you are looking for a more flexible curriculum that allows you to pursue a variety of subjects while having multiple exam date choices then the A Levels are the perfect choice for you. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more rigorous programme, then the IB is the right choice. The APs are also rigorous as they are college-level courses.

  11. ThankYou Email info@horizonscholar.com Phone +971555085705 OurWebsite www.horizonscholar.com

More Related