piperstock Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Hi, I am an Australian student and I was wondering if the IB program will help me get into medical school. And is it worth it? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontlikeib123 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 The IB is a very demanding program and thus you should really take your time when it comes to deciding whether it's the right fit for you. I will be getting my IB Diploma to study CS, hopefully in the US (or in the UK which is my backup plan). About helping you get into medical school, I think it will if you are an academically strong student in the Natural Sciences (Chem, Bio, Phys etc.) because you will find it manageable and, having taken college-level classes, you will be more prepared. But if you're not a very strong student (even if you work really hard) then I think you need to opt for other ways to get into medical school. I don't know what exams you have in Australia but if you could choose to do A-Levels if you're interested in the UK and so forth and so on with the US. Of course there are other countries you may be interested in studying and so that's the good thing with the IB DP: It's flexible & international. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewewewe Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 don't. it's not worth it. do ur state certificate. way easier to get a super high atar. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperstock Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 Do you get an ATAR at an IB school?! 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 4:47 PM, piperstock said: Do you get an ATAR at an IB school?! Yes, I go to an IB school in Australia and we get an equivalent ATAR for our IB score. https://ibaustralasia.org/university-entrance this link shows the equivalent ATAR for your IB score (In 2020) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Of_Kings Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 3/13/2019 at 4:47 PM, piperstock said: Do you get an ATAR at an IB school?! YES!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Of_Kings Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 3/12/2019 at 8:28 PM, piperstock said: Hi, I am an Australian student and I was wondering if the IB program will help me get into medical school. And is it worth it? Look, you need to do the UCAT and the IBDP, in your situation. If i was you, i would really consider what i would do. Make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into. You need a 45/45 for med, and a 5% highest in UCAT out of all participants, so it is really hard. However, i would do it! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathEEmoment Posted December 2, 2021 Report Share Posted December 2, 2021 I'd recommend against IB, since it's hard to get a super high score (>43), unless you've been preparing your whole life. You need a very high score for medicine, and it's easier to get a super-high ATAR than a super-high IB. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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