<p>I'm starting the full IB diploma this fall and I don't quite understand how this works, since IB scores are a big factor in college admissions.</p>
<p>can anyone explain? thank you!!!</p>
<p>PS. when do you normally take the tests?</p>
<p>In the US, predicted scores matter very little. IB results are mainly used for placement, and of course, the fact that you're taking the IB curriculum gives you a strong course rigor, which colleges like to see.
In other countries, IB predicated scores are taken into account in admission, and college acceptance is often contingent upon whether you make your predicted score (or at least close to it...I didn't apply to any international schools, so I don't know <em>exactly</em> how this works). If you're planning to apply to schools abroad, particularly in the UK, you may want to find someone who knows better than I do. If you're applying only to US schools, your predicted scores really aren't going to make a difference, except in the sense that if your predicted score is good, you're probably doing well in the class, which colleges do care a lot about.</p>
<p>And you normally take the tests in May. There is also a November sitting, but I believe it is primarily for kids in the southern hemisphere, or something. Perhaps that's you...but I believe most people do it in May. Certainly in the US. It is very difficult to make up the tests. You must be VERY ill for them to allow you to to take it on a different date, but if by chance that does happen to you, then you would take it the following November (if normally you would take it in May, and vice versa.)</p>
<p>ok thanks great info!</p>