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[quote=Anonymous]I think there are two distinct issues. First, IB is in schools where it shouldn't be because there isn't a strong enough student population or cohort to make it successful. So, that's where you get people complaining that it's a waste of money, not effective, etc.

Second, IB is thriving and an excellent program in some schools. And those schools are benefiting from this specialized program and the students who complete it or even partially complete it are getting an excellent education because the program, in and of itself, is great and utilized in other high income or elite(ish) communities (See Falls Church City and the Montgomery County IB magnet schools for example) without complaint or concern (if anything, with accolades).

In terms of obtaining admission to UVA, I don't think anyone is claiming every single candidate is getting in. What they are saying is a decent number of them are getting into UVA and other schools, but really, the value of the program is the exposure to its own special programs like the theory of knowledge course or that project students need to complete. The exposure to writing extensively and the way the courses connect critical thinking to learning the fundamentals. People disagree, of course, and believe AP courses are better and it's really just a judgment call.

Different strokes for different folks is the main take away for most people with the exception of the population of people who believes their choice is the best choice and everyone else is a moron and/or inferior essentially.

If we want to talk about IB, we should really just make another thread. I actually would like to hear more from people who sent their children through the program. If we want to talk about AP courses, we should do the same. People can explain why they thought their children benefited from the coursework there and people can make up their own minds which is a better fit.[/quote]

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