IBDP Coordinator as the Academic Counselor

 

The role of the DP as Academic Guidance Counselor is to:

• answer questions or concerns of students or parents (please stop by and see him and/or arrange an appointment for an extended visit)

• encourage students to attend college fairs

• encourage students to meet with representatives who visit MXIS

• ensure that all students have help in their application process

• provide guidance in deciding between universities or programs within universities

• provide the necessary MXIS documentation, transcripts, and recommendations that individual universities request

• encourage students to meet deadlines

• assign teachers to assist students with essays/personal statements

• facilitate the process of finding responses to questions that students have been unable to answer from their own research

 

The role of the Academic Guidance Counselor is to:

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• encourage students to attend college fairs

• meet and discuss options for further education and related topics

• encourage students to meet with representatives who visit MXIS

• provide guidance in deciding between universities or programs within universities

• facilitate the process of finding responses to questions that students have been unable to answer from their own research

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The role of the Academic Guidance Counselor is not to:

• choose universities for the student

• choose degree programs for the student

• meet deadlines that are specific to a university IF the student does not meet the internal deadline. (Completed applications should be given to the academic guidance counselor one full month prior to any external deadline.) NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of university deadlines. These may vary between universities

• request the application

• complete the application

 

The role of the Parents is to:

• be a supportive force in your child’s application process

• discuss with your child the various options/programs of studies, and universities/ countries that they will consider

• encourage them to meet internal and external deadlines

• discuss financial options - limitations inevitably exist

• maintain lines of communication with their academic counselor when questions arise

 

The role of the Parents is not to:

• apply or complete university applications for your child

• write your child’s essays or personal statement

• choose your child’s degree program or university

 

The role of the Student is to:

• research your options through college books (available at the IB Office) and the internet

• compile a list of potential colleges and programs before the end of the university year. Refine/revise the list over the summer and try to visit some of the universities. Please avoid university visits while school is in session.

• attend college fairs and meet with representatives who visit our school

• listen to the advice of your counselor, parents, and teachers

• work on personal statement or college essays (if required) and complete them well before the School’s internal deadlines

• be proactive (Do not sit back and expect the process to happen, take ownership!)

• meet internal and external deadlines

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