Is the IB Diploma Program worth it? Why you should do the IB, and how to get your school to switch

If your school offers the IB Diploma Programme, you've just increased your chances of getting admitted abroad by 22%! And that's not the only benefit you'll get from taking the IB. If you have the choice, you absolutely should do it. If not, we've also got some tips for how you can encourage your school to switch to the IB system. The International Baccalaureate prepares students for university like no other system on earth, and if your school adopts all three major IB programmes, you'll see major improvements.

So, is the IB worth it? Should you do the IB Diploma programme? Let's find out.

If you want to hear a student's reflection on the IB:

Research about the benefits of the IB Continuum:

Impact of IB on university acceptance rates:

Comparison of IB Students in the University of California system:

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00:00 Intro
00:30 What is the IB?
1:50 Why is the IB better?
2:33 Benefits if you do DP
3:20 Universities LOVE the IB
4:25 Your IB grades and courses
6:29 Convincing your school to switch

[mThurston]

Hey Mr Mechem, could you do a video perhaps explaining the CSS profile and other international financial aid platforms? great content, keep it up.

[finnnock]

Good video. However it is important to mention that the dp is very rigorous and does not come easy. Average grades ranging from 31-32. I am predicted a 38 however that has only come from endless hours of studying, which can be overwhelming especially while also applying to US colleges, writing dozens of other essays.

[anahifarfan]

Great video! I was wondering if you could talk about how to make a study plan. They ask me this for a scholarship application, and i'm note sure how detailed I need to be.

[water.]

I have a predicted score of 31...should I continue IB or drop half of my IB courses(meaning I only take 3 IB courses related to my major while the rest are American)

[alenaustsinovich]

If you are saying that Universities prefer IB it means they prefer kids from Private very expensive schools because that’s what ultimately you have to pay for IB. Kind of sad