Start with final 1–7 subject grades
University entry requirements are normally expressed through total IB points, HL points, required subjects, or minimum subject grades. Calculator component percentages are useful for estimating a grade, but they are not usually the figure a university asks applicants to submit.
Build a complete academic profile
- Estimated total points including TOK and EE core points.
- Each subject’s final estimated grade from 1 to 7.
- Which subjects are HL and SL.
- The intended degree and its subject prerequisites.
- English-language evidence where required.
- Country, tuition, living-cost, scholarship, and visa constraints.
Use a balanced application list
A practical list usually includes more ambitious options, options close to the current profile, and options with a wider academic margin. These categories are planning labels rather than guarantees. Competitive courses can reject applicants who exceed published minimums, while contextual or holistic processes may consider additional evidence.
Check the course, not only the university
Requirements can differ sharply inside one institution. Engineering may require HL Mathematics and Physics, medicine may specify HL sciences and admissions tests, and arts courses may require a portfolio. Search the official page for the exact degree, entry year, applicant qualification, and campus.
Official verification checklist
- Open the university’s official undergraduate course page.
- Find International Baccalaureate requirements for the intended entry year.
- Check total points, HL total, required HL subjects, and minimum grades.
- Check English requirements, tests, portfolios, interviews, and deadlines.
- Confirm tuition, living costs, scholarships, and visa conditions.
- Save the page and date checked because requirements can change.
Using the AI advisor
The experimental AI advisor can turn the current calculator profile into three university examples and a research plan. It should be used to generate search directions, not to replace official requirements or a qualified school adviser. Do not submit sensitive personal information.
A university URL supplied by AI is only a starting point. Independently confirm that the page belongs to the institution and applies to your course and entry year.
When to update the plan
Review the application list after mock examinations, predicted-grade updates, English-test results, major changes, and published admissions updates. A useful plan changes with the evidence rather than relying on one early score estimate.