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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am the PP with an IB kid at a poorly regarded school.  Not only is she getting a good education, her school's demographics do, in fact, give her an advantage in college admissions, beyond IB.  For example, there were significantly more graduating seniors accepted to UVA this year at her school than at higher SES schools, where the fight for just a few spots is super competitive.

I'm not saying IB is all that, or a good fit for everyone, particularly those who struggle with writing.  But there are certain types of students who can benefit tremendously from the program.  And the fact that IB is typically offered in lower SES schools means that those who thrive in the program have an easier route to top colleges and universities, where they arrive prepared.[/quote]

How do you know how many kids at neighboring schools were admitted to UVA?

The grad Instagram page?

The kids can only attend one school, so when they post their result tgey do not also list all the acceptances they turned down.

I know that each year at our high school, there are many kids accepted to UVA who choose other schools.  The social media posts are not a good accounting of acceptances.[/quote]

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