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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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, [b]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.  [/b]

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]

Th same could be said for any high school, AP or IB. [/quote]

I totally agree.  The point is that kids looking at getting an IB diploma ought to consider the intrinsic benefits (and the time commitment) rather than assume it's going to get them into a particular school.  [/quote]

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