IBCC Equivalence for Pakistan Medical Colleges

Medgrunt,
I had a question regarding the grades on the high school transcript. The other day I met with my counselor and asked him to show me the official transcript that my school has been sending to the colleges I am applying here. As per my high school policy, grades are not distinguished between A-, A, A+, if you got a 99% in a class it will show up as an A, not an A+. That said I was wondering if you know how the IBCC looks at this...since I will have A's and and wont have the percentage's... Would they consider the A as a 90% which is the lowest possible grade you can get for it still to be considered an A in Maryland. Thanks you for your help.

Umer

I don't know if the IBCC office distinguishes between an A- and an A+. They certainly didn't mention the difference to me when my marks were getting converted, but that isn't really saying much. Hopefully one of the other members may know something about this...If you're truly concerned I'd suggest contacting the IBCC office directly.

I think they do count them actually. Hopefully someone can confirm this.

Hey what's happening guys! Sorry I haven't been on in a while, haven't had much time since I've come to Pakistan -- still getting used to the place!

If you read the IBCC equivalence criteria on their site, which you can find in the link below, you'll see that at least on their site, they've explicitly stated that they do distinguish between pluses and minuses when it comes to letter grades. (Scroll down and check out the heading under letter C.)

This is Inter Board Committee of Chairman

Hey Man!

Hopefully everything is good for you and all..Thanks for taking time out of your probably a very busy schedule to post. Hopefully things are starting to settle down and your getting used to school.

Thanks for the information.. its really helpful, but smeer in the case where a High School does not distinguish between A+,-,A how could one explain to them that some of my grades are actually A+. It seems almost impossible since I would have to hope that my teachers have my past grades still and stuff.

Anyways, I was just wondering you know, since it would be unfair if I did not get my deserved points...just because of the way my school does its grading.. Is there anything you suggest I do.... I know this whole thing is kinda ambiguous and kinda like wait and see what the IBCC does..

Thanks for your help..

Umer

Thanks man

That's not really in your control, and I personally think the IBCC will just give you the points that a regular A is worth if that's all that's on your transcript. On the other hand, the IBCC does request a copy of the form that outlines your school's grading policy, so there's a chance that they do take that into consideration and adjust your marks accordingly. Again there's no real way of knowing how they distribute marks for every single grading system. All we know for sure is based on marks people have earned in the past and the information provided on their website.

Yea I agree, it is unfair if you don't get the appropriate marks for your grades just because your school grades differently. Sadly, I don't think the IBCC take the extra stride to make sure their conversion policies are completely fair in every case so just apply with what you have, make sure you send them ALL the documents they have requested so that they don't have a reason to lower your marks or delay your certificate, and just hope for the best. It's really out of your control. Just study hard and get the best grades you can

hy guys

i know the ibcc gives like 62 points (after deduction) for an A. Does anyone know if you get 62 points for each semester or 62 points total for the whole year. I know no one is sure about the whole proccss done by ibcc. But anyone willing to take a guess would help.

Thanks

My guess is that it's an average from both semesters. So if you got an A both semesters, then yea, it's a 62 for the whole year. If one semester you get a B and one semester you get an A, the average comes out lower, but basically yea my guess is that you get one score per subject for the whole year, not per semester.

thanks a lot smeer

If you dont mind answering, what classes did you take in high school and did you make in them.

I had a question about taking physics in high school. i only took physics in grade 11 but not in grade 12. and i am in 2nd year of uni here currently. I am from Canada but i heard that if applying in Khi med schools i need both physics? can someone confirm that.