College Admissions Consulting What are IB Classes? Written by Becky Leichtlingon April 15th, 2021 I got my start in admissions as an undergrad at Carleton, first as a tour guide and admissions volunteer, then as a senior interviewer of prospective students. As assistant director of admissions at Tufts, I oversaw campus tours and open houses as the outreach coordinator, thus continuing to focus on the prospective student experience and how to make the most of campus visits. In addition to recruiting and reviewing applicants from a geographically diverse territory that included parts of New England, the Midwest, and the Southwest, I served as a regional interview coordinator, varsity athletic liaison, and club sports coach. Learn More About Becky advanced placement, ib, ib program, international baccalaureate program, When reviewing college applications, admissions officers like to see that students have challenged themselves academically. A student can do this through the successful completion of honors or Advanced Placement (AP) classes, or they could undertake the demanding curriculum program known as the International Baccalaureate, or IB. In this installment of the College Coach video series, Ask the College Admissions Expert, former Tufts University admissions officer Becky Leichtling answers the question, “What Are IB Classes?” to help you figure out if the International Baccalaureate curriculum may be a good fit for you or your child. And don’t forget to subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up to date on all the latest planning tips from our admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 4th, 2025 Legal Documents Your Child Needs to Sign Before Heading to College Read | Posted on May 20th, 2025 What is Demonstrated Interest? Read | Posted on April 29th, 2025 Navigating the Ethical Use of AI Tools in College Admissions
