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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program's Impact on College Preparation: The Student Perspective

Posted on:2017-04-28Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:The University of Wisconsin - MadisonCandidate:Bates, Kenneth LesterFull Text:PDF
GTID:1467390014465340Subject:Education
Abstract/Summary:
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) is a growing college preparation program that is being adopted by high schools across the world. This study looks at the effectiveness of the program in preparing high school students for college. Through retrospective interviews, college students reaffirmed that the IBDP's components do follow their intended purpose and helped this group of students face college with confidence and meet the demands of college academics.
Keywords/Search Tags:College, International baccalaureate diploma program
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