IB Class of 2010 Parent Meeting

June 2, 2009

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Agenda

Transitioning over the SummerCAS and EE

Summer Assignments

COLLEGE SEARCH AND APPLICATION PROCESS

IB Data

Resources at RMHSMs. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator

College StrategiesMrs. Ann Goode, MCPS Counselor & Educational Consultant

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Transitioning over the Summer

CASSummer CAS Hours Deadline Mid-September

Final CAS deadline January 2010

Extended EssayFirst 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

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Summer Assignments

English - first reading of novels & notes History - The long Fuse Seminar assignment Foreign Language – materials/readings Math – materials packet

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IB and the College Search

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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

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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/

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The College Search

Resources and Suggestions

Ms. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator

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College Strategies

Mrs. Ann Goode, MCPS Counselor

Educational Consultant

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Questions?