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Does Harvard recognize IB diploma?
The short answer is that Harvard does take IB scores into consideration. In fact, it is believed that a high scoring IB diploma (DP) correlates well with success in the Harvard application. However, it is important for IB students to score at least 38 points and above if they are aiming for an ivy league school.
What is the point of IB?
International Baccalaureate (IB) is a worldwide, nonprofit education program founded to give all students the opportunity to receive an education fit for a globalizing world. There are four IB education programs, all of which are intended to develop students’ intellectual, emotional, personal and social skills.
Does Harvard require AP?
Credits are earned by scoring 5 on a minimum of four AP exams. Harvard confers 4 or 8 credits for each eligible AP exam depending on whether the exam covers one semester or one full year’s worth of material….Advanced Placement Exams.
| EXAM | AP SCORE | HARVARD CREDIT |
|---|---|---|
| SCIENCES | ||
| AP Biology | 5 | 8 |
| AP Chemistry | 5 | 8 |
| AP Environmental Science | 5 | 0 |
Is IB Diploma important?
Upon successfully completing the program and all its requirements, students can earn the IB diploma, which is a significant credential for college applications and other purposes. Earning the IB diploma means that you’ve done much more than take a few IB courses.
Which IB students have been accepted to Ivy League schools?
The Twin Cities website reports that IB student Alexander Roman from St. Paul Harding High School in Minnesota, has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools in the United States. The article states that Roman is studying for a full IB diploma at Harding and intends to be the first in his family to graduate from college.
What is a good grade for the IB Diploma in the US?
Unlike their UK counterparts, US universities don’t release official cut-off scores for the IB Diploma. Based on what the Oxbridge universities in the UK expect from IB applicants, an overall grade of 38+ would be well received by the Ivy Leagues. For the more selective universities, you’re looking at around 40+.
Can I use my IB grades to get into Harvard?
Yes, in a roundabout way. While Harvard does not offer credit for IB grades on a one-for-one basis, scoring a 7 on at least three HL exams will make you eligible for the Advanced Standing Program, an option that allows you to graduate a year early. Your IB exams may enable you to bypass introductory level courses (without credit) in some cases.