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Choosing Your IB Pathway

Choosing Your IB Pathway. PREBACC to the IB Diploma. IB Diploma Reviewed. Students select one course from six groups and must also complete core components of CAS, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay. IB Diploma Reviewed.

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Choosing Your IB Pathway

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  1. ChoosingYour IB Pathway PREBACC to the IB Diploma

  2. IB Diploma Reviewed • Students select one course from six groups and must also complete core components of CAS, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay

  3. IB Diploma Reviewed • Students take a minimum of 3 courses at the HIGHER LEVEL (HL) and 3 courses at the STANDARD LEVEL (SL) • HL = 3 semesters • SL = 2 semesters • Students should select courses at the HL that match their University program interests

  4. IB Diploma Reviewed Economics ITGS Geography History Psychology English A1 French B Spanish Ab Initio Classical Language Biology Chemistry Physics Math HL Math SL Math Studies Visual Arts Music Drama

  5. Group 6 Replacement English A1 Economics ITGS Geography History Psychology French B Spanish Ab Initio Classical Language (Latin) 2nd Course from Group 2, 3 or 4 Biology Chemistry Physics Math HL Math SL Math Studies

  6. Core Components • CAS – Creativity, Action and Service • Guideline of 150 hours split between the three components • CAS supervisor completes workshop with students in June of grade 10 • TOK– Blended e-learning model starts in grade 11 • Essay and presentation is due in grade 12 year • Extended Essay • Workshops start with your EE supervisor in May of your grade 11 year

  7. IB Diploma Reviewed • How can I get my IB Diploma in Grade 12? • 7 point marking scale • Pass each course (no marks of 1) • Receive a minimum of 24 Diploma Points • Complete the TOK and Extended Essay • Complete CAS (approx. 150 hours)

  8. What is new for September 2013? • Diploma Certificate Student terminology change to Diploma Program Course Student • PreBacc History Course offered beginning September 2013 – focus on research, sourcing and citation.

  9. What is the Diploma Course Program? • IB Diploma Course Program includes a minimum of FOUR IB Courses and students must participate in the Theory of Knowledge. • Students will receive recognition for each IB Course completed • HL courses still qualify for transfer credit • Students however do not participate in CAS or the Extended Essay • Some Universities do not recognize the Diploma Course for transfer credit (ie. McMaster) • TOK has a five level grade from A to E

  10. How do IB Courses appear on the OSSD?

  11. How are IB Grades Converted? • IB Courses contain mark bands that indicate levels of achievement from 7 to 1

  12. How are IB Grades Converted? • Teachers use these mark bands as a guide to convert IB to Ontario grade reporting using a conversion scale

  13. Marks Conversion Data Data from 2011-2012 showed: • Grade 11 Students GPA: • Top GPA at Westdale was a full Diploma student • 3 of top 5 GPA were IB Students • 16 of the top 30 GPA were IB Students • Grade 12 Students GPA: • 7 of the top 10 GPA (all courses taken) were IB Students • 15 of the top 30 GPA were IB Students

  14. 70% to 80% Final Exam for IB..Yikes!! • Refer to IB conversion scale and Westdale IB conversion policy in parent handouts. • OSSD grades will not be lowered after predicted grades are calculated by teachers during the term • They may be increased if students perform higher than their predicted grade

  15. University Admissions with my IB Diploma • Students apply in January of their Grade 12 year (Ontario) and as early as November to some International Schools • Students benefit by having both sets of credentials to be accepted into their programs Ontario Grades OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre) and Out-of-Province Universities IB Grades

  16. Criteria for University Admission • OSSD- Students require 6 Grade 12 University or University/College courses • Programs will insist on certain prerequisite courses as part of the 6 (ie. Biology 12 for Life Science) • Minimum average will vary each year • IB – Students require the prerequisite IB course and a minimum overall score (ie. Health Science @ Mac IB English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and a minimum of 36 DP points)

  17. Canadian University Admissions

  18. Applying with your IB Diploma Gets You... • The potential for Advanced Standing or Transfer Credit (see handout sample from UBC) • Use credentials and admission criteria from each Diploma (whichever qualifies for entry) • Advanced preparation for University and building the University transcript for Graduate School • Use your CAS activities as the basis of your scholarship and supplemental applications • Extended Essay development – writing a University style paper before getting there!

  19. Applying to US Universities • Cost • Up to $60000 US • Universities can be • Needs Blind –decisions made without knowledge of financial need • Needs Aware- decisions made with knowledge of financial need • Financial Aid • International Students Limited • Athletes Div 1/2 only • Ivy League Demonstrated Need The term ‘scholarship’ at Ivy League Schools (Yale, Brown, Harvard, Princeton.....) DOES NOT EXIST

  20. Applying to US Universities • Standardized Tests SAT/ACT • SAT= SAT Reasoning plus SAT Subject Tests (usually your choice of 2) • SAT Reasoning Test (3 ¾ Hours) • Critical Reading 800 • Math 800 • Writing 800 • Total 2400 • SAT Subject Tests (1 hour each) • Ie. Math 1, Math 2, English,

  21. Applying to US Universities • SAT Reasoning Score Guidelines • Recommended to take the SAT up to 3 times • Westdale offers PSAT (Pre SAT ) in October each year for Grade 10 and 11

  22. Applying to US Universities • Early Decision Round 1 Due Nov. 1st Grade 12 Binding Round 2 Jan 1st Grade 12 Binding • Early Action Nov 1st Grade 12 Non-Binding • Regular Decision Jan 1st Grade 12 Multiple • Resources • www.collegeboard.com • www.commonapp.org • www.prepskills.com • www.princetonreview.com

  23. Applying to Schools in the UK • Many schools use the UCAS system for applying • Deadlines may be as early as October 15th (Cambridge and Oxford) • Some high demand universities may require specific testing such as the BMAT (Biomedical Apptitude Test), or TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment ) www.ucas.com

  24. Grade 10 Course Selection • Ontario Compulsory Courses • English, Math, Science, History, Careers/Civics • PREBACC an important prep for IB years in Grade 11 and 12 • Summer School or Online • Electives – 3 • Grade 11 Math (a must for students considering programs that require advanced functions and calculus) • French Language/G2/3rd Science

  25. Math Pathway in IB Grade 11 PreBacc Math Grade 10 Academic or PreBacc Math HL or SL Math Studies SL (MHF4U/MCV4U) (MCF3M/MDM4U)

  26. Grade 11 Course Selections • Mandatory Math and English are covered within the Diploma Program (as well as the G3 requirement of the 2nd language) • Students are selecting courses that match their University pathway interests/goals and that also satisfy the IB Diploma requirements

  27. French Immersion and IB • Students must select 7 FI courses before entering IB in Grade 11. • We currently recommend that all FI students take HL French B • Students will now receive two University entrance Ontario credits attached to HL French B (FIF4UI and EWC4UI)

  28. How to Research University Pathways Ontario and Canada www.electronicinfo.ca Ontario University Fair www.ouf.ca IB University Fair – April each year for Grade 11 IB students International International University Fair – www.studyandgoabroad.com CollegeBoard – www.collegeboard.org Cambridge App Service – www.ucas.com

  29. Sciences/Life Sciences/Health Science • Grade 11 Mathematics needed before entry into IB • Students MAY be asked to complete a lab based course in ALL THREE science areas at University • General Requirements – Math SL/HL, English SL/HL, 2 of the 3 Sciences HL/SL • Grade 11 third science in Grade 10 to replace an optional credit. (ie. Some students take grade 11 Physics as an elective in grade 10. I recommend a strong Math and Science mark >85% in grade 10 PreBacc)

  30. Business/Commerce • ICS201, BBI201 recommended • Grade 11 University Math needed before entering IB • IB Diploma recommendation • Math HL/SL • English HL/SL • Economics HL/SL • ITGS HL/SL Note: Schulich School of Business York University requires HL Math

  31. Engineering/Architecture • Grade 11 University Math PreBacc highly recommended in Grade 10 • Grade 11 Biology recommended in Grade 10 • TDJ2O1, ICS2O1 recommended in Grade 10 • General Requirements • English HL/SL • Math HL/SL • Chemistry HL/SL • Physics HL/SL Note: Waterloo University has heavy emphasis on HL Mathematics- enriched Mathematics a must Architecture programs may require a Portfolio and emphasis on Visual Arts

  32. Arts and Science • Universities sometimes classify these differently and there are a variety of Degrees offered • Can be for students who have a strong academic interest across disciplines and are unsure as to their future Career aspirations. Strong preparation for many graduate school pathways • General Requirements • Ie. McMaster • IB English, Math HL/SL • Interdisciplinary course selection in University

  33. Liberal Arts/Social Sciences/Humanities • Visual Arts students/Music students MUST take grade 10 courses in that discipline • Suggested IB Diploma selection • English HL/SL • Art • History/Psychology • Math SL • French/Spanish • Biology

  34. Course Selections for Next Year

  35. Course Selections for Next Year Due February 28th

  36. Course Selections for Next Year

  37. IB Diploma Graduate Introductions • Emily Power – IB Diploma Graduate Sept. 2012 • McMaster University Arts and Science • Madeeha Wynne – IB Diploma Graduate Sept .2012 • McMaster University Life Sciences • Julia Shen – IB Diploma Graduate Sept. 2012 • -McMaster University Health Science

  38. Thank you! Visit our website at http://schools.hwdsb.on.ca/westdale/student-services/international-baccalaureate/international-baccalaureate-current-westdale-students/

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