What Helped Your IB Application Stand Out?

For those who’ve secured IB roles — what do you think helped your application stand out?

Preparing for 2026 grad roles and keen to learn what made a difference for others. Could be something in your CV, networking, interview prep, or how you told your story.

Any tips would be much appreciated

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