1. WHY DP: What is in it for the MYP kid?

2. Philosophically speaking... Students benefit from: consistent educational aims (learner profile) clear pathways for progression through academic disciplines(continuum) shared approaches to teaching of the MYP, DP and CP (inquiry, action and reflection)

3. Myths and Misconceptions in Alberta Myth: Because IB is harder, I can get higher marks and increase my chances of getting into university by just taking regular classes. Source: M.E. LaZerte High school

4. Myths and Misconceptions in Alberta Myth: If I do the IB programme will my chances for admission be compromised? Fact: “If you’re in... IB (or thinking of going into it), there is no systemic evidence to suggest that you are putting yourself at a disadvantage for grades or admission…” Source: https://profbillanderson.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/is- ib-worth-it/https://profbillanderson.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/is- ib-worth-it/

5. Myths and Misconceptions in Alberta Myth: I won’t have enough time for my friends because I will be too busy studying. Source: M.E. LaZerte High school

6. Universally recognized The IB Diploma has earned universal reputation for rigorous assessment, giving students access to the top colleges and universities in the world. Admission officers are increasingly looking for other evidence that a student will succeed in the university such as exposure to quality curriculum, research abilities, international outlook and social service.

8. Andrew Arida, associate registrar and director of student recruitment and undergraduate admission at UBC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09xXwfBenCA

9. University Preparedness The IB curriculum equips students with the tools needed to succeed in higher education, such as self-confidence, preparedness, research skills, organisational skills and being actively engaged in own learning. These are skills that all universities want students to have for continued success in coursework.

10. Tips from Parents… Ap or IB? IB has significantly more emphasis on writing than AP. The IB exams, unlike AP, rarely have multiple choice questions. Students must answer in essay form. If you are going to apply to a selective university, the IB diploma shows you are challenging yourself in all subject areas, something admissions officers will consider over a selection of AP courses. There are variances in college credit for AP and IB courses. For example, at Stanford, the IB and AP credit lists are mostly the same, with language, math and physics getting the exact same credit. However you can get more credit for IB Chemistry than AP Chemistry. Please check university admission policies.more credit for IB ChemistryAP Chemistry http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10701.aspx http://blog.prepscholar.com/whats-better-for-you-ib-or-ap http://www.theprospect.net/to-ib-or-not-to-ib-international-baccalaureate-students-tell-all-2911

11. IB is More than Exams... asks students to inquire, to reflect, to take risks, to communicate effectively expects student to learn how to research and write academic papers requires student to move beyond their classroom experience into the community and to reflect (CAS) challenges students to be critical thinkers who embody the skills and knowledge to be a lifelong learner

12. Recognition Policy Summaries Canadian Universities http://www.ashbury.ca/document.doc?id=52 American Universities http://www.notredameacademy.com/PDFs/Employees/SchultzMatt/IB-recognition-in-US- colleges.aspx Out of 45Out of 7

13. University Scholarships and Credit Scholarships for IB diploma holders Advanced Credit at the UofA & UofC If you received a score of 6 or 7 (90% and higher) on an IB exam that is approved for transfer credit at the University of Alberta The University of Calgary awards a full year of credit (five full-course equivalents) for the completed International Baccalaureate diploma http://admissions.ualberta.ca/AP-IB/IB-international-baccalaureate/advanced-standing.aspx http://blogs.ibo.org/blog/2014/05/06/sch olarships/

14. Destination Survey http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/dpdestinationsurvey.pdf

15. Students making Decisions http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/dpdestinationssurvey_canada.pdf

16. Destination survey Canada

17. DP or CP: What Pathway is right for me? Expanding Access CP students undertake a minimum of two IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses, a core consisting of four components and a career-related study. http://blogs.ibo.org/universityadmissions/2015/05/29/cp-or- not-cphelping-career-oriented-students-choose-the-right-path/