Let’s get the grading criteria clear first for passing the IB Diploma Programme (DP) first. Here’s what IB officially says about how you’ll be graded on the exam: “The diploma points are calculated by adding together the grades achieved from each of the six subjects and the core. Candidates receive a grade of 1-7 for […]| College Transitions
Through much of the college application process, you are defined by your hard numbers—GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT score, the number of rigorous courses taken, AP exam performance, and so on. The college admissions interview, however, presents an opportunity to show off your less tangible attributes, that certain je ne sais quoi unique to […]| College Transitions
The run-up to the October and November Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) deadlines is, for many students, one of the most stressful times in their young lives. Yet, for all of the unwanted nerves and sleepless nights, there is also a dopamine rush that comes with striving single-mindedly toward an important life goal. […]| College Transitions