04/06/2020
Updates for AP Students Affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) | College Board
03/23/2020
Letter from the IB regarding the cancellation of the May 2020 examination session
03/19/2020
Here is a link to the IB's updates related to COVID-19. This website is updated at least daily, if not more frequently. What this looks like for our students in Choctaw's IB Diploma Programme will be announced as more information becomes available.
https://www.ibo.org/news/news-about-the-ib/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/
Here is a link to College Board's updates related to COVID-19 for AP.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update
02/26/2020
"New research shows that U.S. Diploma Programme (DP) students are outperforming students nationally in university enrollment, persistence, and graduation." Read more about this research by clicking on the link below.
"Impact of the DP beyond high school: Postsecondary outcomes of U.S. students"
09/24/2019
- Here is a great article from College Board explaining the difference between Early Decision and Early Action - "Early Decision & Early Action"
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA - opens October 1st!) - https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
- Bright Futures information page - https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPBFMAIN/SAPBFMAIN
- Bright Futures application page (opens October 1st - must be completed before graduation) - https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/SAPHome/SAPHome?url=home
- Common Application - https://www.commonapp.org/
- Coalition Application - http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/
- Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR) - https://ssar.selfreportedtranscript.com/Login.aspx
09/03/2019
Here is a blog post from IB's website about the IB Diploma:
02/07/2019
Need some clarification on the requirements for earning the IB Diploma? This document should help. Please contact Mrs. White with any questions.
Here are some interesting blogs that were recently posted in IB's Community Blog:
12/04/2018
Recently, there have been some very insightful blogs posted to IB's Community Blog that I thought would be great to share.
11/14/2018
2019 IB/AP/AICE Exam Schedule: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/choctaw/sites/okaloosaschools.com.choctaw/files/users/katherinewhite/Exam%20Schedule%202019.pdf
*This will be updated as locations of exams are confirmed.
09/18/2018
Getting IB diploma credit at U.S. colleges and universities: http://blogs.ibo.org/blog/2018/05/05/getting-ib-credit-at-university/#fo...
03/12/2018
IB Stakeholder Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/RMXw3N7qZeiydFTF2
IB Learner Profile: /choctaw/sites/okaloosaschools.com.choctaw/files/users/katherinewhite/IB%20Learner%20Profile.pdf
11/01/2017
Here are some helpful articles regarding college applications and admissions:
Admission Decisions: What Counts: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/decisions
Early Decision & Early Action: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/early
How Many Applications are Enough?: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/how-many
09/28/2017
Here are some links that might be useful:
ManageBac (documenting CAS experiences in 11th & 12th grade): https://choctaw.managebac.com/login
International Baccalaureate: www.ibo.org
IB Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Guide: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/server2/rest/app/tsm.xql?doc=d_0_casxx_gui_...
- Specific sections to review: CAS Learning Outcomes, The Responsibility of the CAS Student, CAS Projects, Reflection
IB Extended Essay Guide: https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/extendedessay/apps/dpapp/index.html?doc=d_0...
IB Grade Descriptors: http://occ.ibo.org/ibis/occ/Utils/getFile2.cfm?source=/ibis/occ/spec/coo...
IB Diploma Points Matrix: http://occ.ibo.org/ibis/occ/Utils/getFile2.cfm?source=/ibis/occ/spec/coo...
2017 State University System of Florida Admissions Tour Matrix: http://www.flbog.edu/board/office/asa/_doc/admission_2016/2017SUSMatrix....
College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org
Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
ACT: http://www.act.org/
