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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There has always been minimum requirements/applications for transfers into W-L's IB program.[/quote]

That's true.  But the program had a million requirements and is really only appropriate for liberal artsy kids.  Take a good look at what you htink your kid will take before signing up for IB.[/quote]

I don't agree that it's only appropriate for liberal artsy kids, but I do think your kid needs to have some artsy aptitude to enjoy it. And you don't want your kid to be torn between staying in a program that's not a good fit and leaving his friends behind halfway through high school to return to his home school.[/quote]

I and the PP have a different assessment about IB at W-L, but we really aren't that far apart.  Take a look at what they need to do (check the box in a lot of categories) and make sure there's a path that works for your kid before signing on.  You would be surprised how few of the "pre-IB kids" actually decide to do the full IB, and in my experience, those who like science generally choose not to do full IB. YMMV, but you really should look carefully. [/quote]

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