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IB Class of 2010 Parent Meeting. June 2, 2009. Agenda. Transitioning over the Summer CAS and EE Summer Assignments COLLEGE SEARCH AND APPLICATION PROCESS IB Data Resources at RMHS Ms. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator College Strategies
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IB Class of 2010 Parent Meeting June 2, 2009
Agenda Transitioning over the Summer CAS and EE Summer Assignments COLLEGE SEARCH AND APPLICATION PROCESS IB Data Resources at RMHS Ms. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator College Strategies Mrs. Ann Goode, MCPS Counselor & Educational Consultant
Transitioning over the Summer • CAS Summer CAS Hours Deadline Mid-September Final CAS deadline January 2010 • Extended Essay First Draft due the Friday after school begins (unless other arrangements have been made with the advisor) Second Draft due mid-October Final Draft Due Early November
Summer Assignments • English - first reading of novels & notes • History - The long Fuse Seminar assignment • Foreign Language – materials/readings • Math – materials packet
University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by universities?The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to gain recognition for the IB diploma: Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org Recognition in over 100 countries Recognition by over 2,000 universities Some universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students Page 6
Some Helpful pages on the IB Website • http://www.ibo.org/country/US/index.cfm • http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/ • http://www.ibo.org/ibna/ibnarecognition/recognitionpolicy/
The College Search Resources and Suggestions Ms. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator
College Strategies Mrs. Ann Goode, MCPS Counselor Educational Consultant