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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The diploma literally means nothing. I had to do 360 hours of community service (I think they've changed that now) and extra work. I could've gotten in to MIT without it. I also have a PhD I wouldn't say the thesis taught me anything that was helpful. I did enjoy the project, though. [/quote]

I dunno. Clearly it did something for you if you got into MIT and have a PhD.

I don't know how you can assess and say for certain you would've gotten into MIT without it.[/quote]

Because I didn't get the diploma until my Freshman year of college. So it didn't help my application. [/quote]

But merely being an IB Diploma candidate is impressive to admissions, which is why many counselors and college coaches encourage kids to pursue the diploma even if they don't ultimately get it, since the diploma is awarded after they get accepted to a college and graduate from high school.[/quote]

As a former college advisor, you are incorrect about this.  I think parents say this to justify why they push their kids in it.  [/quote]

It’s not like parents make this stuff up. This is what we are told by the counselors and teachers at our IB schools.[/quote]

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