Mrs. Reites – IB Guidance Counselor
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Challenging Course Work
Time Management Skills
Organization
Study Habits
Learn your way of work now!
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You have already started preparing your college
application packet!
Everything you do in high school matters for college
admission.
Colleges will make a preliminary admission decision
based upon 9th, 10th and 11th grade only.
You have to be more than “IB” to make an impact on
colleges!
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Colleges want to see you be involved!
Take on leadership roles
Join clubs, sports teams, organizations, anything that
interests you!
You must get involved early! The more time you have to
show colleges of your involvement and dedication, the
more competitive you will become!
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Unweighted Grade Points:
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A=4
B= 3
C=2
D=1
F=0
Let’s Practice!
English 1 – B
Spanish 2 – A
American History – A
Biology 1 – B
Algebra 2 – C
Inquiry Skills – A
Drama – A
Critical Thinking Skills – A
Formula = 3+4+4+3+2+4+4+4 = 28
28/8 (number of classes taken) = 3.5 G.P.A.
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Weighted Grade Points:
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A=5
B= 4
C=3
D=1
F=0
Let’s Practice!
English 1 – B
Spanish 2 – A
American History – A
Biology 1 – B
Algebra 2 – C
Inquiry Skills – A
Drama – A
Critical Thinking Skills – A
Formula = 4+5+5+4+3+4+4+4 =33
33/8 (number of classes taken) = 4.125 G.P.A.
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As a guidance counselor, I do not coach students on
how to become valedictorian
Concentrate on excelling in all of your classes and
doing the best you can. If you happen to become
valedictorian or salutatorian, it is an added bonus.
Some students believe that taking more classes means
you have a better chance of being valedictorian. This is
not the answer.
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10th grade is your last year in “pre-diploma” classes.
Math: Geometry/Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus
Physics 1 Honors – You must take this class in order to
qualify for Higher Level Science in Junior in Senior
Year.
Take an academically challenging elective!
Start to think about what your HL and SL classes will
be in Junior and Senior year.
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Being a contributing member to your community is an
important lesson to learn early on in your educational
career.
Colleges want to see that you are volunteering
throughout high school!
It is important that you find an organization that you
want to contribute to and make a difference at!
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Courses are available through www.flvs.net
You may take a course online in addition to your full
class load here at PHUHS.
I do not recommend taking more than you can handle!
Don’t push yourself if you aren’t excelling in your
classes here first.
The more classes does not equal a better chance at
college admission!
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You will naturally be more competitive than your peers
during the application process, as long as you are
keeping your grades up!
You are learning extremely important skills throughout
this program that will more than prepare you for postsecondary education (College).
Most universities will recognize and give college credit
for the IB diploma. www.ibo.org/recognition
Remember, IB may not be a program for everyone, and
that’s okay! If you don’t feel like this is a good fit for
you, you may be more successful in a different program.