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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're DC area transplants to Chesapeake, VA. My 8th grader is consider applying to the district's IB program for HS which would be in a different HS from the zoned home high school. Zoned school is well regarded and offers many honors and AP classes. IB program would involve more transportation and logistics issues but is doable. Comparing these two options is there any advantage in terms of college admission between IB and doing AP and honors at the home school (assuming child is accepted to the IB program)? Wondering if it would be worth the added drive. Thanks![/quote]

Don't do it. High school is tough, doesn't need added less time and more commute. Its a good program but not worth stressing out student and family and by association siblings.[/quote]

+1.  This is the best reason.  Beyond that, IB is good but not great for all.  I work in an IB school and teach IB classes.  My own children do not attend an IB school since I find schools with AP classes provide more options.  Some schools provide both but I would not change schools to have access to IB over AP.  [/quote]

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