What are IB Classes?

Written by Becky Leichtlingon April 15th, 2021

Becky Leichtling found her passion for college admissions early on and has made it her life's work. During her undergraduate years at Carleton College, she held a variety of positions with the admissions office, first as a tour guide and ultimately as a senior intern and alumni interviewer. Her admissions career continued at Tufts University, where she was responsible for the recruitment, applications, and enrollment of students from the Southwest, Midwest, and northern New England. She also coordinated the tour guide and student outreach programs and managed the accepted student open houses. Becky worked closely with coaches as an athletic liaison at Tufts, has consulted with multiple college access non-profit organizations to improve their curriculum and training practices, and has volunteered as a college counselor for schools and summer programs around the country. She joins College Coach after earning her graduate degree from Stanford University School of Education.

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When reviewing college applications, admissions officers like to see that students have challenged themselves academically. A student can do this through the successful completion of honors or Advanced Placement (AP) classes, or they could undertake the demanding curriculum program known as the International Baccalaureate, or IB. In this installment of the College Coach video series, Ask the College Admissions Expert, former Tufts University admissions officer Becky Leichtling answers the question, “What Are IB Classes?” to help you figure out if the International Baccalaureate curriculum may be a good fit for you or your child. And don’t forget to subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest planning tips from our admissions and finance experts.

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