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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IB is on par with AP for college admissions. IB isn’t a good match for students who accelerate math though.[/quote]

why is it not a good fit for students who accelerate in math? I would think the 2 different tracks with standard and higher levels for both would give a wide variety of options for different math skill and interest levels. [/quote]

Because IB programs have their own math programs, so if you have a kid who accelerated math IB math could be a step back.[/quote]  Not necessarily. Advanced IB math students are encouraged to do independent advanced math research for their IB EE (Extended Essay, thesis).  They can also intern in a math setting to meet their CAS (Community, Action Service requirement).  I have a nephew who volunteered at the National Academy of Sciences on a math-oriented astronomy project to meet his CAS requirement from Marshall HS in Fairfax (most Marshall students take at least some IB classes). It's far from easy to score a 6 or 7 on IB HL math. My nephew reports that some IB students who double up on a few AP exams score 5s on BC calc fail yet fail to score high on IB HL Math.[/quote]

Can confirm AP is much easier. Went to IB high school- kids who got 5 on AP and admitted to Stanford, mit, Michigan, etc barely cracked 5/6 on IB exam. [/quote]

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