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IB courses allow students to prepare for the workload and develop study skills necessary to be successful in college-level courses. IB courses on high school transcripts show college admissions a student's abilities and experiences in taking academically rigorous courses that are valuable assets to college admissions.
IB courses focuses on teaching students the process of accumulating knowledge and developing critical thinking skills. Earning the IB diploma includes additional requirements that often center around global awareness and being socially responsible.
Students can earn college credit from IB courses, but the amount of credit varies. Some colleges only grant credits to students with IB diplomas while others may grant credits for individual exams.