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Reply to "AP vs. IB for science/math/technology kid?"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would go for an IB diploma if your child can do that. What if he/she gets only a B, or even a C, in an AP course - that would bring their overall GPA way down. Taking one or two, even four AP courses is overrated - schools look at GPA scores, standardized test scores, and schools/programs mostly - I mean, what admissions department has the time to micro-analyze every class an applicant took and the grade achieved? They don't. But they would notice an IB grad.[/quote] AP courses are weighted, and schools are going to look at grades, the rigor of the courses taken and the high school's reputation. An IB diploma is a plus, but IB diploma candidates have no advantage over students who've taken multiple AP courses and done well. If your kid gets an IB diploma, but has lots of Bs and Cs, he or she isn't getting into a top 20 school. And, while it is changing, US colleges and universities are still more likely to credit AP courses. [/quote]
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