The International Baccalaureate Diploma and the College Search
One area of interest that parents and students alike ask about, is how the IB Diploma Program, and the IB Magnet at Richard Montgomery help students with their college and career planning. Many wonder and worry about the impression that colleges and universities have about the IB and the IB Diploma credentials, specifically in comparison to Advanced Placement courses. The IB Organization provide comprehensive information and material on their website, as well as a "Parent Pack" of materials specific to this topic, which is provided in the literature below. In addition, please review the videos which include interviews with college and university admissions staff and IB graduates. Their valuable testimonial shares why the IB is seen world-wide as one of the best college-preparatory programs available!
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Find countries/territories and universities that recognize IB programmes:
It may be useful to many of our students as they try to narrow down their college application lists to see which universities recognize IB programmes. It currently lists 363 colleges/universities in the US and 1000+ worldwide that value and give credit for the IB Diploma and/or IB coursework. Students can filter by country/state/college/etc and most have direct links to the university's IB credit policy.
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Where have RMIB graduates gone?
Please note that all the data in this chart is self-reported by RMIB students.
Additional Resources:
- Current Juniors and Seniors, you're invited to join the IB Student Registry!
- How To Make Your IB Credentials Stand Out On Your College Application
- Tips for Parents: Do's and Don'ts for Helping Your Child With the College Admission Process
- You didn't get into Harvard, so what?
- UMD IB Credit Policy
How familiar are universities with the different components of the IB Diploma Program?
What distinguishes IB students in the university application process?
How should students discuss their IB courses in their university application?
Skills to take from the IB Diploma into your university experience.
How the Diploma Program prepare students to be successful in both the STEM fields and liberal arts.