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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got an IB diploma and both post regularly on DCUM and have also worked for MCPS, so by the metrics of this forum, I guess life has been a miserable failure. I liked the program, though.[/quote]

I won’t judge on you being a failure. Just that the IB diploma you’re so proud of is a mediocre accomplishment. [/quote]

What on earth gave you the impression that I was "so proud" of it? I didn't say that anywhere. "Mediocre accomplishment" is pretty much exactly how I'd describe it. It was fine, I liked the program, I enjoyed high school, I certainly don't regret it, but I'd probably be in exactly the same mediocre place in life with or without it. I think it makes the most sense for kids who have to go to international schools (for curriculum continuity, if there are no IGCSEs) or kids who are bent on going to university in European systems where it's all about exam results and you need an equivalent for A-levels/Abitur/Bac/Matura, etc. The process in the US is more holistic/screwy and IB isn't necessary vs. AP.[/quote]

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