Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Hear from admissions leaders at top universities on why they value the skills and experiences students gain from the DP Core. The Core strongly prepares students for university with critical thinking skills, college-level writing, and time management to balance academic and extracurricular activities.

Learn more about the DP Core at ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/dp-core/.

Learn more about IB students' transition to higher education at ibo.org/university-admission.