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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is the difference between the three IB programs in Montco?[/quote]

The point of the IB is that there is no difference. Possibly some schools offer more HL choices than others, or different SL electives but that's also subject to interest. The core programs are the same. [/quote] Why is RMIB selective and the others not?[/quote]

The regional IBs are also selective. RMIB has the "reputation" and the legacy behind it after years of only accepting the top 10% of applications countywide... but there are a few things to know about the regionals.

1.) They're all based at schools that have offered two year (11th and 12th) IB programs for years and have staff who are trained and experienced teaching those courses to a group of self -selecting students.

2.) There are still some schools that offer the two year IB program application free: Einstein and BCC are the two I know.

3.) The first kids in the cohorts are in their sophomore year now.

4.) Yes, they're probably easier to get into. As someone who has a kid who can be an underachieving genius, I appreciate that there is an opportunity for them to receive the academic rigor they need without the pressure cooker of an environment full of kids who freak out if they get a B. Also as someone who has a kid who can be an underachieving genius with weaknesses and strengths, I appreciate how much the staff has gone above and beyond to meet my child at their level and help them get to the next... Even with last year's virtual hell.

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