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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What kind of grades do average studentss at RMIB get?  We are curious how stressful it is at the magnets.  Seems like kids are also self-studying for AP tests?  Do teachers or the program help support the students with these, or do most kids skip the AP tests and just take the IB tests that are administered at the end of 11th/12th grade?  
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Most IB students earn As with a smattering of Bs.

The diploma programme is rigorous, fast paced, and has elements (IAs, EE) that require significant independence and hours outside of school. How stressful it it depends on the student.

Most kids also take the AP that corresponds to their IB course. They are enrolled in the AP classroom to have access to AP resources. They self study to fill any gaps that IB didn’t cover and practice AP style questions. Some teachers offer study sessions and resources near AP exams. Some students also self-study entire courses that they aren’t enrolled in, to take an AP test.

Most kids don’t just rely on the IB test because not all colleges take IB scores for credit, and the IB score rolls the IA into the grade. It is easier and more predictable for a student to score a 5 on AP than to score a 6 or 7 on IB, so they take the APs for insurance. [/quote]

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