© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Student Testimonials: Jada Neumann, Investment...

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Student Testimonials: Jada Neumann, Investment banking analyst

I graduated from the French Immersion International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. I was then accepted to the Commerce program at Queen’s University, and received a Major Entrance Scholarship worth $26K. Currently I work in Toronto as an investment banking analyst, my dream job which I am very happy to have just begun.

Further, the ability to transfer credits offers the opportunity to either reduce your initial course load, or to use them as prerequisites to upper-year courses and start off in more advanced and interesting classes than would otherwise have been possible. IB definitely allows you to start with a head up on those who followed the Provincial stream only.

With less effort spent on simply learning to handle the increased coursework expectations, time is freed up to take full advantage of the university experience – that being of course socializing and making new friends, extracurricular sports, committee involvement, and career planning. This latter point is where I noticed the biggest difference among university classmates. Those who came from an IB background (as many in Queen’s Commerce did) seemed focused from day one, knowing from the beginning what it would take to achieve future success beyond university; others seemed overwhelmed. Performance in the early years of university is arguably more important than that in the final years, since this is what leads to internships and what is seen by recruiters as early as third year. IB allows you to be ready for those crucial early years.


French was another huge asset. Another language is always a plus in life, and continuing knowledge of French is always, in my eyes, greatly beneficial. The French IB program continued not only in grammar and writing, but expanded to interrogate literature and present one's own opinions in another language. In College, half of the students are from Quebec or Acadian New Brunswick, and to be able to communicate with them helps tear down that barrier that seems to exist between two languages, whether it's intended to be there or not. I have just recently finished French classes and written the National Bilingual Tests. The solid background I have in the French language, due largely in part to the IB ideal that 'you never stop learning', is a huge asset I intend to improve on and keep up.

I do not regret taking part in the IB program. It is a great precursor to any university or career, and can benefit anybody willing to work at it.

Student testimonials: Dale Unruh, Cdn Coast Guard


I found that university was actually even easier than IB especially the labs for chemistry. I had already learned about half of the course material so I had a good basic understanding of the course so as to expand with new material.

The essays were also very essential especially the extended essay. Being able to perform that level of research and produce a comprehensible essay from it is a very important skill for university especially since most of your essays are about subjects you've never even considered.

The time management skills you learn from IB are also essential for university. If you are planning on following the focused path then this is crucial for keeping your sanity. The suggested amount of study time at university per course is two hours a day including homework questions and lab reports. With this and juggling your social life it's difficult unless you had a little 'training'. IB gives you the skills to organize your time so you can fit in your studying and fun time without letting the former slip behind. It's not a guarantee but it does help if you had a year or two of practice.

In the short run IB will feel hard but in the long run it really pays off.

Student testimonials: Nancy Noren; 2nd yr university

Diploma Programme

Presentation for those considering IB for Grade 12

The unique benefits of the DPJanuary 2014


Contents

Refresher Learner profile The Circle The Core Schedule Grade 12 Challenges? University recognition For your consideration Student testimonials


Its roots

Refresher: What is the IB?

IB began in 1968 as an effort to provide a consistent, internationally accepted curricula.

IB has now grown to over 1,132,000 students in over 146 countries

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Further resources:

• The Annual Review including accounts is available on www.ibo.org.

Further resources:

• The Annual Review including accounts is available on www.ibo.org.

Motivated by a missionWe aim to create a betterworld through education

PartnershipsWe achieve our goals byworking together

QualityWe value our reputation for high standards

ParticipationWe actively involve our stakeholders

International mindednessWe embrace diversity

Its mission

Its values


Student qualities we encourage: The Learner Profile

IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal,

emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective


Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.

IB content was introduced in Grade 11

Students complete the core over Grades 11 and 12... with guidance and support.

Notes:


The core: What is the heart of the Diploma Programme?

There are three core requirements completed over Grades 11 and 12

Creativity Action ServiceThis began as early as the summer after Gr.

10

Meaningful volunteer or personal growth hours

150 hours spread over 18 months

Theory of KnowledgeA seminar style course based on how we

know what we think we know

Exploring other cultural perspectives

Ends at Semester Break

Extended EssayChoose a topic that appeals to you

You will receive support from a teacher


Grade 12 : How is your schedule affected?

Grade 12

• your courses are throughout the year

• you will write IB exams in May

• If you are a Diploma status student, you may have no classes as of April 30th

• you can earn transfer credits for university

• excellent preparation for university research, writing and work ethic


Grade 12 : What could a full IB schedule look like?

Semester 2

IB EnglishIB Biology or PhysicsComputer ScienceIB Math/ IB French/Français

IB History/Economics

Visual Art

Sports Exercise and Health

Semester 2


IB History/Economics

Visual Art

Sports Exercise and Health

Semester 1


TOKIB History/IB EconomicsVisual ArtSports Exercise and Health

Semester 1


TOKIB History/IB EconomicsVisual ArtSports Exercise and Health


Clarification : Diploma-route students

You continue with the five IB courses and slowly complete CAS and the Extended Essay

CAS : Started in the summer after Grade 10 and ends in Spring of Grade 12

EE: Explained in Spring of Grade 11 and submitted in December of Gr. 12 in a subject of your choice and with support from a teacher advisor

•Students earn a Diploma out of 45 points

•Each course is worth 7 points

•Maximum of 3 points combined for TOK and EE

UBC study shows that Diploma students earning a 27/45 were A students on their campus.

Thinking of studying in the States or in BC? They favour Diploma students.

In the States, Admissions Personnel often interview students about the Extended Essay.


Special scholarships: Diploma students

Diploma route

Tier system for scholarships:

Tier 1 (43 – 44 pts) $2,800

Tier 2 (40 – 42 pts) $2,500

Tier 3 (37 – 39 pts) $2,200

Tier 4 (34 – 36 pts) $1,900

Tier 5 (31 – 33 pts) $1,600

Tier 6 (28 – 30 pts) $1,300

Tier 7 (25 – 27 pts) $1,100

This is exclusive to the Diploma route students (U of M).

For your university, pls contact Admissions directly

Students also have a larger transfer credit pool


Clarification : Course Study route information

Diploma Programme Course Study route

Minimum of one IB exam course

CAS : not required, but many scholarships seek to reward citizenship, volunteerism and leadership

EE: not required but students can choose to do the Extended Essay anyway

Diploma Programme Course Study route

Students have a smaller transfer credit “pool”

Students applying for Advanced Early Admission scholarships are placed in the same group as other provincial students

Students still get ahead in individual courses


University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized?

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. Often you’ll find with IB, you have…

great mobility transfer credits special entrance scholarships broad cultural perspectives


Diploma Students: Who recognizes your work at home?

University of Manitoba

University of Winnipeg

Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface

Canadian Mennonite University

Brandon University


Transfer credits: Some more information

University of Manitoba:

Course min. mark req`d grade givenEnglish (HL) 4 BHistory (HL) 4 BPhysics (HL) 4 BBiology (HL) 4 BFrench or Français (SL) 4 BChemistry (SL) 5 BMathematics (SL) 5 3 hrs assigned

Please note: the higher the IB mark, the higher the university gradePlease note: different universities have different policies regarding IB.

Contact the university you wish to attend to see what it does.


Diploma Students: Who recognizes your work out of province? (non-exhaustive list)

Acadia University, NS Bishop's University, QC Brandon University, MB Brock University, ONCapilano College, BC Carleton University, ON Concordia University College of Alberta, AB Dalhousie, NS Laurentian University, ON McMaster University, ON Memorial University of Newfoundland, NLMount Allison University, NB Mount Saint Vincent University, NS Ontario College of Art & Design, ONSaint Mary's University, NS Simon Fraser University, BC St. Francis Xavier, NS St. Thomas University, NB

Acadia University, NS Bishop's University, QC Brandon University, MB Brock University, ONCarleton University, ON Concordia University College of Alberta, AB Dalhousie, NS Laurentian University, ON McMaster University, ON Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL Mount Allison University, NB Mount Saint Vincent University, NS Ontario College of Art & Design, ONSaint Mary's University, NS Simon Fraser University, BC St. Francis Xavier, NS St. Thomas University, NB


IB Faculty: How its members help

IB Faculty uses a calendar to make do their best to avoid conflicts with major assessments.

IB Faculty is known to be flexible and mindful of IB students’ workloads.

IB Faculty coaches and trains for writing and lab work in a way that university professors and their teaching assistants do not.

IB teachers create relationships with their students and support them while those students acquire university content in a way many university professors and their teaching assistants do not.


IB: But what if…

Balance – regardless of if you’re in provincial stream, certificate route or diploma route, mix a personal challenge with what can handle beyond school.

Part-time jobs – maybe 10 hours a week would be a healthy amount. After all, if you prepare more for a course, you may save yourself the time and the cost assosicated with taking it at university!

Friends – many of them are in IB with you. They’re more than classmates.

I want to do extra-curricular? Have a part time job? Enjoy time with my friends? Participate in elite sports/ performing arts,

etc.?


For your consideration: Is IB still the right fit for you?

Are you willing to learn or further develop a genuine work ethic?

Are you willing to learn further develop time management skills?

Are you willing to be diligent in your approach to homework?

Are you willing to seek extra help and ask questions?

Diploma route students: Are you ready to work on EE and CAS during the

summer… it’ll make your life easier!

Are you willing to learn or further develop a genuine work ethic?

Are you willing to learn further develop time management skills?

Are you willing to be diligent in your approach to homework?

Are you willing to seek extra help and ask questions?

Diploma route students: Are you ready to work on EE and CAS during the

summer… it’ll make your life easier!


IB: Is it worth it in the end?Franklin Bristow (2002)

Grad Student, Computer Sciences

Ian Hall (1995)

Wpg’s Environmental Coordinator

Patricia Pittman (1995)

Medical doctor

Carly Tapp (1995)

Medical doctor

Mandy Furney (1998)

Archivist

Zeineb Soufi (1998)

Teacher

Ellen Bees (2001)

Teacher

Deepak Pruthi (2001)

Faculty of Medicine

Lindsay Porteous (2001)

Medical resident

Diana Bodiroga (1999)

Dental Surgeon

Elizabeth Matyi

Assistant PrincipalJordana Buckwold

Assistant Principal

David Barchyn (2006)

Environmental EngineerDale Unruh (2006)

Canadian Coast GuardJada Neumann (2004)

Investment Manager Esther Hill (2005)

3rd Year Veternarian School

Elizabeth Atkin (2005)

2nd Year Law student

Santina Lee (2005)

1st year Medical Student

Shahiroz Juma (1995)

Advanced Physiotherapist

Scott McLeod-Arnould (2005)

Medical Student

Lisa Caulley (2002)

Medical doctor

Lilly Caulley (1999)

Electrical Engineer

Amelia Au (1999)

Marketing Specialist

James Debeer (1999)

Reverend

Heather Zinn

Teacher

Karen Bees

Teacher

Kurt Schulz (2010)

1st yr Eng. U of Ottawa Davie Wong (2002)

Final yr., MedicineAmy Striemer (2004)

Masters student, Queen’s

Sakina Soufi (2001)

Final year Pharmacy

Hugh McFayden (1988)

Leader of Opposition, MB Andrew Swan (1988)

Attorney General, MB

Darryl Sterk (1991)

Professor, U of Alberta

Aaron Corso (2010)

1st yr U of WaterlooClaire Harland2007)

Pharmacy

Margaret Carlyle (1987)

University professor, FrenchSharon Blady (1988)

MLA MB Legislature

Janelle Hume (2006)

Education student

Andrew Steele (1988)

ProfessorMickey Robertson (1988)

Lawyer

Sarah Beattie (2006)

4th Yr Biochemist Honours


French was another huge asset. Another language is always a plus in life, and continuing knowledge of French is always, in my eyes, greatly beneficial. The French IB program continued not only in grammar and writing, but expanded to interrogate literature and present one's own opinions in another language. In College, half of the students are from Quebec or Acadian New Brunswick, and to be able to communicate with them helps tear down that barrier that seems to exist between two languages, whether it's intended to be there or not. I have just recently finished French classes and written the National Bilingual Tests. The solid background I have in the French language, due largely in part to the IB ideal that 'you never stop learning', is a huge asset I intend to improve on and keep up.

I do not regret taking part in the IB program. It is a great precursor to any university or career, and can benefit anybody willing to work at it.

Dale Unruh (2006)

Canadian Coast Guard

Student testimonials: Letters and visitors…


Student Testimonials: Letters and visitors…

I graduated from the French Immersion International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. I was then accepted to the Commerce program at Queen’s University, and received a Major Entrance Scholarship worth $26K. Currently I work in Toronto as an investment banking analyst, my dream job which I am very happy to have just begun.

Further, the ability to transfer credits offers the opportunity to either reduce your initial course load, or to use them as prerequisites to upper-year courses and start off in more advanced and interesting classes than would otherwise have been possible. IB definitely allows you to start with a head up on those who followed the Provincial stream only.

With less effort spent on simply learning to handle the increased coursework expectations, time is freed up to take full advantage of the university experience – that being of course socializing and making new friends, extracurricular sports, committee involvement, and career planning. This latter point is where I noticed the biggest difference among university classmates. Those who came from an IB background (as many in Queen’s Commerce did) seemed focused from day one, knowing from the beginning what it would take to achieve future success beyond university; others seemed overwhelmed. Performance in the early years of university is arguably more important than that in the final years, since this is what leads to internships and what is seen by recruiters as early as third year. IB allows you to be ready for those crucial early years.

Jada Neumann (2004)

Investment banking analyst


I found that university was actually even easier than IB especially the labs for chemistry. I had already learned about half of the course material so I had a good basic understanding of the course so as to expand with new material.

The essays were also very essential especially the extended essay. Being able to perform that level of research and produce a comprehensible essay from it is a very important skill for university especially since most of your essays are about subjects you've never even considered.

The time management skills you learn from IB are also essential for university. If you are planning on following the focused path then this is crucial for keeping your sanity. The suggested amount of study time at university per course is two hours a day including homework questions and lab reports. With this and juggling your social life it's difficult unless you had a little 'training'. IB gives you the skills to organize your time so you can fit in your studying and fun time without letting the former slip behind. It's not a guarantee but it does help if you had a year or two of practice.

In the short run IB will feel hard but in the long run it really pays off.Nancy Noren (2009)

Science Student at University

Student testimonials: Letters and visitors…


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