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Walnut High School
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Program
The IB Diploma Program is a
comprehensive and rigorous pre-university
course of study for the highly motivated
secondary student. It was designed to
develop the individual talents of young
people molding them into truly wellrounded, well-educated individuals who are
aware that they are members of a complex,
global society.
Key findings from research on the
impact of IB programmes in the
Americas
• A study, including IB Diploma candidates who
graduated from US high schools in 2008 indicated
that IB students were much less likely to drop out of
college and had much higher graduation rates than
the national average. 98% of IB Diploma graduates
continued on to their second year of college and had
overall four-year graduation rates of 79% compared
to the national average of 39%.
Bergeron, L. 2015. Diploma Programme students’ enrollment and outcomes at US postsecondary
institutions 2008–2014. Bethesda, MD, USA. International Baccalaureate Organization.
Comparing the IB Diploma Program to
the Advanced Placement Program
• Each year the International Baccalaureate releases the
University Admissions Officers Report. This report is
based on research carried out by ACS International
Schools, in partnership with the IB and the IB Schools
and Colleges Association (IBSCA).
• The 2015 report shows the following results when
admissions officers from universities across the United
States were asked to compare and rate how well the IB
Diploma Program prepared the students for university
in the desirable qualities listed on the next slide to the
Advanced Placement Program.
Comparing the IB Diploma and Advanced
Placement Programs
• The data indicate the percentages of the universities who reported that
the exam system prepared students “extremely well”:
United States
Encouraging independent inquiry
Developing self management skills
Nurturing an open mind
Nurturing communication skills
Developing global awareness and
connectivity
Developing ability to cope with pressure
Encouraging creativity
Encouraging citizenship
Developing business skills
Total % score
The IBDP
%
95
95
89
84
79
Advanced
Placement
%
89
89
89
89
58
74
68
63
37
684
68
72
58
26
638
Full reports and additional research and data
is available at www.ibo.org/research
Stanford University Admissions Officer, Debra
Von Bargen talks about the IB Diploma
Programme both from the perspective of being a
parent of an IB student and as the Assistant
Dean of Admissions of Stanford University in
the following video:
International Baccalaureate
Exam Results
2016 Statistics:
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Full Diploma Candidates (Sr.)
Full Diploma Recipients
Anticipated Diploma Candidates (Jr.)
Total Number of Exams Taken by
IB Diploma Program students
53
50
29
403
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Program
Requirements of the IB Program for
obtaining the IB Diploma:
• Over the course of 2 years students will
complete:
• 6 Exams – subject to registration & exam
costs
• Extended Essay that requires a staff
advisor
• CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) that
requires a staff advisor
WHS Pre-IB Application Process
• Must Meet 2 Criteria:
• Have a 3.00 GPA in Core Academic
Courses at the 8th grade level.
• Have completed Algebra I by the end of
summer following the 8th grade.
• Complete & submit application & a copy of
1st semester report card by February 8.
Pre-IB Ninth Grade Schedule
Option 1
SUMMER SCHOOL
Prior to or After 9th Grade
1 Core Academic
Course
Biology H or
World History H
9th GRADE
Biology H or
World History H
Math
English H
World
Language
PE
Elective
Pre-IB Ninth Grade Schedule
Option 2
9th GRADE
Biology H
Math
English H
World
Language
NO ELECTIVE
World
History H
PE
Advantages of completing an IB Diploma Program
• Universities see the IB Diploma program as the most rigorous
program available to students.
• Potential Savings in College Tuition:
• By earning the full IB diploma with a score of 30 or above
can earn students credit for all SL & HL exams passed.
• University of California System – awards 30 quarter
units - ~$13,500 (Tuition - ~$13,400/year)
• Chapman University – awards minimum of 21
semester units - ~$40,750 (Tuition - ~$46, 500/year)
• University of La Verne – awards up to 32 semester
units - ~$38,500 (tuition - ~$38,500/year)
• USC – awards 20 semester units of elective credit ~$28,000 (Tuition - ~$49,450/year)
Advantages of completing an IB Diploma Program
• Credit earned by IB Exam Scores – Approximate Savings based on
courses excepted and scores received:
• Baylor - ~$27,000 (Tuition - ~$36,000/year)
• University of San Diego - ~$25,000 (Tuition ~$44,000/year)
• Stanford University - ~$20,000 (Tuition ~$33,000/year)
• University of Oregon - ~$25,000 (Tuition ~$20,000/year)
• Notre Dame - ~$24,000 (Tuition – ~$48,000/year)
• Advanced Standing – allows you to graduate in 3 years
• Harvard University – Full IB Diploma & receive a 7 on 3 higher
level exams. - ~$45,000 (Tuition ~$45,000)
Erika Ingram – WHS IB
Diploma Graduate
Summer School Registration Information
June 5 – July 13
• Summer School is highly
recommended but not required.
• More information on summer School
can be found on the Walnut High
School website www.walnuths.net
under the Courtesy Link to the
Dedicated 2 Learning Website by midFebruary. Registration will begin the
approximately first week of March.