International Baccalaureate at Fitch High School

International Baccalaureate at Fitch High School This page is about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) at Robert E. Fitch High School.
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The IB Diploma Programme at Fitch High School is a 2-year, college-equivalent program of interdisciplinary, integrated course-work that can earn students up to 30 college credits, preferred admission to the most competitive colleges, and a unique global perspective. IB students are also offered the unique opportunity of substantial scholarships at many universities. Because IB is a globally recogn

ized and accredited organization, Diploma Candidates are eligible to attend university in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, where students can earn their BA or BS in three years instead of four, at significantly less expense than US state schools, as well as many European countries where college is subsidized or even free for foreign and domestic students alike, and coursework is offered in English. Various studies have shown the IB Diploma students graduate on-time in 4-years from undergraduate programs at a higher rate than any other group of students. IB Diploma students have superior time-management skills, critical thinking skills, and writing skills. All IB coursework requires collaboration, in-depth exploration of content, and an abundance of written work – even in math. Colleges recognize the IB Diploma Program as the most challenging academic coursework available to students. Since in New England, IB programmes are less common than other types of college-equivalent coursework, pursuing an IB Diploma sets college applicants apart from others in their peer group. IB Diploma Students are required to take 6 IB classes, plus the core of Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action, and Service (a service-learning project requiring individual students to take on a leadership role), as well as the Extended Essay – a 3000 word research paper on a topic of the student’s choice. Students must take a math, a science, a world language, history, English, and an elective. Electives include an additional science, Information Technology in a Global Society, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Psychology, and Business Management. Parents and students sometimes question whether Diploma Candidates have time for other school activities. Many Fitch IB Diploma students are members of the National Honor Society, FIRST Robotics Team (The Aluminum Falcons); they tutor in the Falcon Academy, participate in Fitch theater, the award-winning Fitch Marching Band, Orchestra, or Choir, and are members of various co-curricular activities such as Model UN, Amphora Literary Magazine, and the Humanitarian Club (to name a few). Most IB Diploma students play at least one varsity sport, and many play three varsity sports.

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IB Scholarships in the United States

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Kansas State University provides IB graduates who are enrolled as incoming freshmen with the opportunity for a $1,000 scholarship after receiving their IB Diploma. Students seeking this supplemental scholarship should provide official IB transcripts to the Kansas State University Office of Financial Assistance.
University of Tulsa (Tulsa, OK, USA) is offering a $3,000 IB International Baccalaureate Scholarship Award for IB Diploma recipients. IB graduates seeking this scholarship must submit their final exam results to the university proving the IB Diploma was awarded. The scholarship may be awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Missouri State University (Springfield, MO, USA) IB Graduates may be eligible for merit-based financial aid. Students applying for admission by mid-January and receiving their IB Diploma will qualify for the Missouri State University Board of Governors scholarship of $5,000 per year ($20,000 over four years).
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX, USA), IB Graduates may be eligible for merit-based financial aid based on their exam score. Upon receipt of your exam results, Southern Methodist University will award varying amounts of financial assistance. Award Amounts: 30-34 $4,000, 35-39 $8,000, 40 and above $12,000.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA, USA), listed as a tier 1 university in the United States, will award select IB graduates with scholarships. IB graduates with an exam score of 40 or greater are guaranteed a $20,000 merit scholarship.
Northern Arizona University IB Graduates may be eligible for a $5,000 renewable scholarship through the President’s IB Scholarship.
New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, CA offers students who have earned the International Baccalaureate diploma a $500 per year Tuition Grant.
Texas Tech University offers incoming freshmen Presidential Scholarship consideration. Scholarship application submission deadline is 1 February 2015 (Updatad 24 October 2014).
Savannah College of Art and Design is offering scholarships from of $3,000 USD to $15,000 USD for IB Diploma recipients. The scholarship award is based on final IB Diploma scores. To be considered for this award, IB Diploma recipients must earn a minimum score of 27.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers out of state applicants an opportunity to receive up to $50,000 in scholarships. In addition, all IB Diploma candidates may apply for the George Beadle Scholarship for an award of $14,500 per year.
Western Oregon University IB Diploma recipients with a score of 30 or higher receive both Guaranteed Admission to WOU and the Provost’s Achievement Scholarship, a renewable four-year award of $2,500 per year. Students are required to submit ACT (including writing) or SAT scores for placement purposes.
At the University of Alabama, Birmingham, students who have been admitted for the fall and notified the school of their candidacy for the IB Diploma, are eligible to submit results and receive a $2,500 scholarship.
William Jewell College, in Liberty, Missouri, USA provides distinguished IB alumni with a merit scholarship valued at $17,000. This scholarship is awarded based on academics, service, leadership, talent and co-curricular activities. This scholarship is awarded to students in March.
Monmouth College, IB diploma holders from outside of the United States may be eligible for one of Monmouth College’s Merit Scholarships for International Baccalaureate Students. These scholarships have a minimum value of $10,000 USD per year and are eligible for renewal for up to three additional years of study.
Mississippi State University, IB Diploma candidates interested may be eligible for one of UNITED STATES

Kansas State University provides IB graduates who are enrolled as incoming freshmen with the opportunity for a $1,000 scholarship after receiving their IB Diploma. Students seeking this supplemental scholarship should provide official IB transcripts to the Kansas State University Office of Financial Assistance.
University of Tulsa (Tulsa, OK, USA) is offering a $3,000 IB International Baccalaureate Scholarship Award for IB Diploma recipients. IB graduates seeking this scholarship must submit their final exam results to the university proving the IB Diploma was awarded. The scholarship may be awarded for eight semesters with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Missouri State University (Springfield, MO, USA) IB Graduates may be eligible for merit-based financial aid. Students applying for admission by mid-January and receiving their IB Diploma will qualify for the Missouri State University Board of Governors scholarship of $5,000 per year ($20,000 over four years).
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX, USA), IB Graduates may be eligible for merit-based financial aid based on their exam score. Upon receipt of your exam results, Southern Methodist University will award varying amounts of financial assistance. Award Amounts: 30-34 $4,000, 35-39 $8,000, 40 and above $12,000.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA, USA), listed as a tier 1 university in the United States, will award select IB graduates with scholarships. IB graduates with an exam score of 40 or greater are guaranteed a $20,000 merit scholarship.
Northern Arizona University IB Graduates may be eligible for a $5,000 renewable scholarship through the President’s IB Scholarship.
New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, CA offers students who have earned the International Baccalaureate diploma a $500 per year Tuition Grant.
Texas Tech University offers incoming freshmen Presidential Scholarship consideration. Scholarship application submission deadline is 1 February 2015 (Updatad 24 October 2014).
Savannah College of Art and Design is offering scholarships from of $3,000 USD to $15,000 USD for IB Diploma recipients. The scholarship award is based on final IB Diploma scores. To be considered for this award, IB Diploma recipients must earn a minimum score of 27.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers out of state applicants an opportunity to receive up to $50,000 in scholarships. In addition, all IB Diploma candidates may apply for the George Beadle Scholarship for an award of $14,500 per year.
Western Oregon University IB Diploma recipients with a score of 30 or higher receive both Guaranteed Admission to WOU and the Provost’s Achievement Scholarship, a renewable four-year award of $2,500 per year. Students are required to submit ACT (including writing) or SAT scores for placement purposes.
At the University of Alabama, Birmingham, students who have been admitted for the fall and notified the school of their candidacy for the IB Diploma, are eligible to submit results and receive a $2,500 scholarship.
William Jewell College, in Liberty, Missouri, USA provides distinguished IB alumni with a merit scholarship valued at $17,000. This scholarship is awarded based on academics, service, leadership, talent and co-curricular activities. This scholarship is awarded to students in March.
Monmouth College, IB diploma holders from outside of the United States may be eligible for one of Monmouth College’s Merit Scholarships for International Baccalaureate Students. These scholarships have a minimum value of $10,000 USD per year and are eligible for renewal for up to three additional years of study.
Mississippi State University, IB Diploma candidates interested may be eligible for one of many scholarships specifically for IB Diploma holders. These range in value from $6,000 USD to $14,000 USD.
Texas State University San Marcos, IB Diploma candidates may qualify for one of Texas State University’s assured scholarships valued at up to $8,000/year. Applications are not necessary and students meeting the qualifications will automatically be awarded scholarships.
many scholarships specifically for IB Diploma holders. These range in value from $6,000 USD to $14,000 USD.
Texas State University San Marcos, IB Diploma candidates may qualify for one of Texas State University’s assured scholarships valued at up to $8,000/year. Applications are not necessary and students meeting the qualifications will automatically be awarded scholarships.

12/09/2016

The IB Diploma Programme at Fitch High School is a 2-year, college-equivalent program of interdisciplinary, integrated course-work that can earn students up to 30 college credits, preferred admission to the most competitive colleges, and a unique global perspective.

IB students are also offered the unique opportunity of substantial scholarships at many universities.

Because IB is a globally recognized and accredited organization, Diploma Candidates are eligible to attend university in Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, where students can earn their BA or BS in three years instead of four, at significantly less expense than US state schools, as well as many European countries where college is subsidized or even free for foreign and domestic students alike, and coursework is offered in English.

Various studies have shown the IB Diploma students graduate on-time in 4-years from undergraduate programs at a higher rate than any other group of students. IB Diploma students have superior time-management skills, critical thinking skills, and writing skills. All IB coursework requires collaboration, in-depth exploration of content, and an abundance of written work – even in math.

Colleges recognize the IB Diploma Program as the most challenging academic coursework available to students. Since in New England, IB programmes are less common than other types of college-equivalent coursework, pursuing an IB Diploma sets college applicants apart from others in their peer group.

IB Diploma Students are required to take 6 IB classes, plus the core of Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Action, and Service (a service-learning project requiring individual students to take on a leadership role), as well as the Extended Essay – a 3000 word research paper on a topic of the student’s choice.

Students must take a math, a science, a world language, history, English, and an elective. Electives include an additional science, Information Technology in a Global Society, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Psychology, and Business Management.

Parents and students sometimes question whether Diploma Candidates have time for other school activities. Many Fitch IB Diploma students are members of the National Honor Society, FIRST Robotics Team (The Aluminum Falcons); they tutor in the Falcon Academy, participate in Fitch theater, the award-winning Fitch Marching Band, Orchestra, or Choir, and are members of various co-curricular activities such as Model UN, Amphora Literary Magazine, and the Humanitarian Club (to name a few). Most IB Diploma students play at least one varsity sport, and many play three varsity sports.

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