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How to list IB grades in vac schemes?

lawbaby2953

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I scored a 42 in the IB, with 776 at HL (A*A*A equivalent) and got two out of three bonus points. Can I just write 'IB Bonus Points- TOK and EE' and write '2'? I got an A in TOK and a C in the EE despite being predicted a B...
 

RANDOTRON

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    I scored a 42 in the IB, with 776 at HL (A*A*A equivalent) and got two out of three bonus points. Can I just write 'IB Bonus Points- TOK and EE' and write '2'? I got an A in TOK and a C in the EE despite being predicted a B...
    Hi there, I did IB as well. On my applications, I simply put TOK/EE – 2 points. They'll know what you're referring to.

    Hope this helps!
     

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