Quarry Lane IB Information Night. November 18, 2014

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1 Quarry Lane IB Information Night November 18, 2014

2 The IB program at The Quarry Lane School Quarry Lane is the only private school in the East Bay offering the IB Diploma Programme US: Only 850 IB world schools vs. 14,000 schools offering AP classes Internationally recognized two year program Junior and Senior year A curriculum built into Quarry Lane s high standard of education The gold standard for college admission

3 5.24 Average grade (out of 7) 80% scored a 5 or better (5 out of 7) 33 Average score (out of 45 points) 2014 IB Diploma Highlights Acceptances for IB students - * indicates a scholarship Boston University* Carnegie Mellon University* Drexel* New York University Purdue University* Syracuse University* University of Michigan University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles Washington University in St. Louis

4 Why IB? Rigorous curriculum, international standard Creates lifelong learners, critical and compassionate thinkers, global citizens Applies a clear IB Learner profile that drives the program College credit, sophomore standing, IB-specific scholarships AP and IB credit Increased admission rates to top universities

5 AP vs. IB AP Goal: earn college credits for specific courses. Students take exams in areas of strength. AP courses can be taken in any grade Marks are based on exams graded externally by the College Board AP Office; based solely on exam performance. Exams are based on in-depth mastery of specific concepts within a given subject. Emphasis on multiple choice questions. National standard of excellence IB Goal: college-level courses, strong foundation to prepare students for college, earn college credit Students prepare in all academic areas, must complete core requirements: CAS, extended essay and Theory of Knowledge class. IB courses only taken during 11 th -12 th grade Marks are a result of internal and external assessments: written exams, oral exams, guided coursework, portfolios, and lab experiments. Exams focus on breadth and depth, understanding of concepts and fundamental themes. Greater emphasis on writing and authentic assessment. International standard of excellence.

6 IB students are admitted to universities at higher rates than the general population. University Acceptance Rates (2011) University Acceptance Rates 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 70% 58% 31% 18% 10% 16% 15% 7% 8% 7% 58% 26% 71% 51% 18% 7% 0% Boston University Cornell University Harvard University Princeton University Stanford University University University of California of Michigan - Berkeley - Ann Arbor Yale University IB candidates acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate

7 IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript. IB prepares students for college success Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Dean of Admissions, Harvard University The IB is a first-rate programme, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours. Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University

8 Director of College Counseling Liz Paz-Rumore

9 IB Teacher s perspective Dr. Ray Engeszer, IB Biology and Environmental Systems & Societies

10 IB Teacher s perspective Dr. Austin Shapiro, IB Further Math HL and Math HL

11 Two IB options: IB Diploma (DP) Core requirements Course Certificate (select courses) IB Programs Choose Standard Level or Higher Level course Standard Level (SL) Higher Level (HL) Increased depth More course work Internal Assessment (IA paper, project, oral presentation, etc.) in each course Pass IB exams (external assessments)

12 IB Diploma Core Extended Essay 4,000 word university-level research paper on a topic chosen by the student Students often discuss this essay during college interviews Theory of Knowledge class An interdisciplinary course taken during 11th and 12th grade Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines CAS: Creativity, Action, Service Project-based activities in each category Fosters students awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena.

13 Assessments Students receive Quarry Lane grades and IB grades Final IB grade is determined at the end of the second year and is based on: Internal and external assessments EE, TOK and CAS

14 IB Student perspectives Tyler Kim, IB Diploma Senior

15 How to prepare for IB Application period for sophomores opens in January Teacher recommendations Specific course prerequisites strong grades in all subject Writing prompt If English isn t the student s first language: TOEFL score of 95 Completion of English 1 Students who are motivated, organized, mature, willing to take intellectual risks

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