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[quote=Anonymous][quote]There's a difference between a home-schooled kid, or kid at a non-IB HS taking additional AP exams, and a kid who already is pursuing an IB diploma doing so. Again, the data squarely dispels the notion that it's common for kids in this area who are already pursuing a full IB diploma to take a bunch of additional AP exams, and many of them are quite bright. What sounds good to you in theory as a parent (of, perhaps, young children) may be less appealing to a teenager with a full plate. [/quote]

There are are quite a few kids in the country that take AP exams (these kids include IB kids, kids in formal AP classes, middle school kids not in high school or formal AP classes, homeschoolers and kids that self-study for these exams).  As long as the kid finds a high school administering these exams and pays the fee the kid sits for the test.  This is not theory but practical reality.  You should get more information about this if you doubt this.  I cannot tell you the motivation for anyone taking an AP exam ... but it's done by IBers, non IBers, and individuals not even taking a bona fide AP course.  I assure you it's the teenagers taking these tests and not the parents.  Do you have any more questions or need any more information?

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