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[quote=Anonymous]1. There is a content difference. The IB programme emphasizes strong writing skills. So it's great training if your kid mostly wants to get into Humanities majors. The IB programme conversely doesn't go as in-depth into STEM as APs can, such as AP Calc BC, post-AP math classes and AP Physics C. 2. There is a perception difference. The IB is originally a European concept, with European-style grading. It's hard to get a top grade! Americans expect the top score, but in IB (and French Bac and German Abitur, etc), you can be a stellar student and not have a 90-100%. So American college admissions officers might not weigh your kid's IB score correctly, especially if they're unused to international students and IB scores. I would recommend the IB if you're a Humanities kid and are interested in universities abroad. I would stick to APs and post-APs if you're a STEM kid and/or are looking for state and regional US colleges, where IB is most misunderstood. [/quote]
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