<p>Okay, so I saw a billion threads about how much AP scores matter, all of them concluding with that AP scores don't matter for admissions.</p>
<p>So do IB predicted scores count?</p>
<p>OK, it's not that AP scores DON'T matter, it's just that they're a minimal part of your app. AP scores show a mastery of the material (to some degree) and they're useful for credit.</p>
<p>IB scores count, but predicted IB scores probably don't.</p>
<p>except you don't get your scores before admissions, only predicted.</p>
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<p>Somebody hasn't been reading the FAQ </p>
<p>and hasn't been looking at the Common Application. As of this year, all of the hundreds of Common Application colleges will be seeing students self-reporting AP scores or IB scores, because there are plenty of spaces on the Common Application to self-report scores from either kind of test. </p>
<p>I have been attending college information meetings </p>
<p>and recommending those to students for quite a few years now, and it's clear that it's a good idea to take AP tests if you are studying AP content, and to self-report scores if your scores are decent. </p>
<p>IB tests are tied to taking IB courses in IB schools, but naturally you would mention the test scores if you are in an IB program while you are applying to college and have already taken some IB tests.</p>
<p>ok, let me rephrase my question: we know that GPA is a very important part of the college app. AP scores, however are not. SO, are IB scores treated more like GPA or AP scores?</p>
<p>I know you can report them, but that doesn't mean they're going to be useful.</p>
<p>I would consider IB scores to be treated like AP scores. They are a plus in college admissions if you have all "5"s to report, imho.</p>
<p>They can make your GPA look better if you are consistently scoring well on AP tests or IB tests. A high GPA with low scores on those tests might suggest a school with wimpy grading standards, while a lower GPA (not rock-bottom low, but lower than peak) might indicate a school with tough standards if the student is getting lots of peak scores on the tests.</p>
<p>As far as I know, predicted IB scores play no part in admission to U.S. colleges at all. You will self-report your actual IB scores for IB tests you've taken, though. They may also appear on your transcript.</p>
<p>AP Scores do matter, if you get a 1 then it clearly shows you are not competent in the subject and admissions will take note. However, they are like .1% of your application. </p>
<p>They are however, perhaps even more important than SATs and everything else though. Why? They can save you tens of thousands of dollars in college money. I know at certain universities I'm going to start college as a senior, which is pretty cool, cause then I can dual degree all I'd like and still grad. in 3 or 4 years.</p>
<p>for IB scores, do you write your predicted grades on the apps? or leave them blank because you haven't actually taken an IB exam yet?</p>
<p>I can't imagine IB scores playing that big of a role...since you haven't actually taken most of your tests at the time of application.</p>
<p>IB predicted scores is actually one of the more crucial factors for admission at my school. People worry about their IB scores a lot more than their GPA.</p>
<p>I think it depends on individual situation. My D's IB school does not use GPA and does not rank, so I assume that transcript and predicted IB scores will be very important. What else can adcoms go by? She hasn't started IB Diploma yet (10 grade), but I will make sure to ask school about this at the college planning parent seminar this year.</p>
<p>If you have GPA and class rank, perhaps IB predicted scores are less important.</p>