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It's much less work, duh!

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Let me elaborate on my post above.

IB is much more rigorous and teaches problem-solving.
AP crams facts and there is zero critical thinking involved. From an intellectual perspective, it's nul.
However since IB requires more work, and universities do not differentiate between the two during admissions, parents and students correctly pick the one that requires less work - 
because their goal is college entrance, and not growing as thinkers.

When too much pressure to enter college is created, expect people to take shortcuts.

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Yes, perhaps the IB program is more rigorous--however, how many kids do the whole IB program?  Not too many.
Zero critical thinking in AP?  Strongly disagree with that.  You are creating a myth here to support your own opinion.  FWIW, that does not reflect "critical thinking".  Sure, there are some who will cram facts--that goes on in IB, as well.  But, you are generalizing--because there is plenty of critical thinking in AP.
Parents and students may agree that they want more balance in their kids life.  They also may want some flexibility.  Unless you sign on for the whole iB program, it is very difficult to participate piecemeal.  Sounds like you are trying to justify your position by demeaning others.

And, yes, college entrance is a significant goal for most people.  "Growing as thinkers" is quite important.  You seem to think that the only way to "grow a thinker" is through IB.  That is a sad opinion.  I also think it is a misguided opinion.

To your last statement:[b] When too much pressure to enter college is created, expect people to take shortcuts.

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Are you seriously saying that there is no pressure in IB?  That really does not support your argument.  Where is your critical thinking?

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