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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are IB classes open to all comers? At W-L, anyone can take an IB class, even if not enrolled in the IB program. This means that my DS can take advantage of the in-depth study in the areas that interest him but avoid slogging through the entire curriculum. And it definitely can be a slog. I do think colleges look highly on the IB diploma, but don't have any stats to back that up.[/quote]

Yes, at least at Marshall.  It's open enrollment, and they are pretty good about letting kids get their feet wet and decide if they want to stay in a pre-IB or IB course.

You don't know if you're receiving an IB diploma until after you graduate from HS, but I think schools look favorably on students pursuing an IB diploma.  Having said that, you can pursue an IB diploma at Marshall, have a 4.0 or higher, and end up at a school like JMU or UMW that accepts students who haven't taken many IB or AP courses and have lower GPAs if your SAT/ACT scores are not great.

I'd focus on whether the IB courses, and the writing requirements in particular, seem to be challenging your child and preparing him to write college-level essays.  The admissions will take care of themselves later on.  [/quote]

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