If you're an IB Diploma student applying to university, your predicted grades are a major part of your application—especially in countries where offers are made before final exams. But when are these grades actually submitted to universities, and how can that timeline affect your strategy?
This guide breaks down when predicted grades are sent, how they’re used in admissions, and what you need to know to stay on track.
What Are IB Predicted Grades?
Predicted grades are estimated final scores assigned by your teachers for each subject based on your performance in class, mock exams, and coursework. These predictions are then:
- Shared with universities for admissions decisions
- Used to determine conditional offers
- Sometimes included in references or teacher statements
When Are Predicted Grades Submitted?
Key Submission Periods:
Predicted Grades Deadlines by Region
- UK (UCAS)
- Typical Deadline:
- Mid-October (Oxbridge)
- Late January (most others)
- Notes: Predicted grades must be finalized before UCAS submission deadlines
- Typical Deadline:
- US (Common App)
- Typical Deadline: October to December
- Notes: Included in counselor reports or school transcripts
- Canada
- January–February
