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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only advantage for the IB diploma on its own that I’m aware of is within University of California system. IB diploma recipients with scores of at least 30 get 6 elective quarter credits. For comparison HL and AP classes get 8 quarter credits.

So the IB diploma counts less than an extra course, but only after the scores are received, so after admissions decisions.

Keep in mind that UC has some of the most generous IB credit policies, I don’t know of any other college doing the same, so that’s the greatest advantage one can derive from being a diploma candidate, and less than that at other colleges.

Ballpark, the participation in the IB diploma matters for admissions as much as enrollment in a HL/AP before getting a grade, so it makes perfect sense that doing an assortment of IB classes won’t hold the student back.[/quote]

That’s in line with the benefit of the AP Capstone diploma. The only one in top 20, MIT gives as much credit as for one class for AP Capstone with a score of 5.

Also in line with the extra amount of work required, TOK, CAS and EE require similar amount of work as an HL course.

I agree that if you really like the diploma program, you should do it. If not, choose something you’re enthusiastic about and you’ll be fine.

[b]Given how rarely credit is given for these diploma programs, I’d argue it’s always better to take a real class, that’s consistently valued across all top universities.[/b][/quote]

These diploma programs are based on classes that nobody cares about, Theory of knowledge, extended essay, seminar, research, it’s just trying too hard to come up with yet one more differentiating feature.

The weirdest part is when you see parents convinced it’s going to get their student in UVA, WM or Ivy, which is another level of stupidity. How can anyone imagine that CAS will  give an edge to UVA when I know of kids filling in their sheet the night before with made up hours and reflections.

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