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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So the strongest argument in favor of IB is that it’s so unappealing that you can assume  there will be less competition for slots at some state schools coming from an IB school?  No thanks. [/quote]
Yes PP. That is the take away from this entire discussion. Less competition (due to IB not SES of school…like Herndon—is that more competitive bc of AP?).  IB is just terrible. So unappealing. Unsophisticated parents.  Bad peers. I guess admission officers at UVA and WM (ask them at WM what they think of the horrid IB program!) have to take students from these crappy IB schools to fill their “slots” per schools (bc that’s a thing).  [/quote]

What about being a critical thinking global citizen with problem solving skills? Now that’s gonna get you into UVA, but why settle? I’m sure Harvard needs to fill some slots too.[/quote]
Why do think IB kids don’t have problem solving skills? I think it’s fine if people prefer AP and pick that for their kids. I also agree that IB should be offered only at a couple of FCPS schools. What remains a mystery to me is the vitriol directed at IB by certain people on this forum.  And by the language used, it seems like it’s always the same couple of people. It’s almost comical at this point. Part of having “critical thinking” is ability to understand why someone might have different opinions/choices.  It’s NOT thinking in black/white terms. Having to constantly disparage someone’s opinion to elevate your argument is not critical thinking. Btw-I’m not an IB is superior proponent. I think both programs have pros/cons.  [/quote]

I actually think IB kids are fine. On the other hand the IBO talking points are so cringe, wondering why they need to resort to it. Usually it’s the IB crowd making outlandish claims like in the post before you, maybe you even wrote it yourself.

[quote]For getting into college IB is absolutely better.[/quote]

There absolutely no evidence for it, no argument, nuance, or qualification. If you put your arguments forward on a public forum, it’s expected that you’ll be called in your BS. [/quote]
I’m not that poster….is reading comprehension not your thing? I don’t advocate one program over the other. [/quote]

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