AP vs. IB (which is better)

Applying to College
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<p>oh my god!!!! AP classes are soooo american! yes, shallow american classes, they are! IB is soooooo much better and harder than the average AP class. jeez- is there any question in your mind as to which is better? I can't believe it. </p>

<p>WHO THE HELL CARES WHICH IS BETTER? GO GET A LIFE</p>

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<p>IcicleRose: I don't think you've been on this site for long enough. :D</p>

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<p>In my case, IB is the better choice at my school because IB and AP are basically integrated. Yes, it's extra work, but it's the closest to middle ground you'll get.</p>

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<p>The "community service requirement" for IB is slightly deceptive, it's actually called CAS for "Creativity, Action, and Service" and you must have a certain number of hours in each aspect. </p>

<p>I did not have to "sell my soul" to IB mainly because I always integrated it with other interests. My CAS hours came directly out of activities I would have done anyway (ie: tutoring, choir, band/orchestra).<br>
Even my extended essay was an application of research I did for a longer paper I wrote for a college class I took. </p>

<p>~There is an "international outreach" requirement for CAS</p>

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<p>not at my school... what if you can't afford it? must be a "reccommendation" at your school. where does the IBO say they need that?</p>

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<p>Do you have to pay for IB exams?</p>

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<p>I wouldn't know--if you do, it's included in our tuition (private school).</p>

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<p>"~There is an "international outreach" requirement for CAS"</p>

<p>really, i didnt know about that. i mean i would've fulfilled it anyway, but our school never informed us about it. </p>

<p>"Do you have to pay for IB exams?"</p>

<p>yes, and they're just as costly if not more costly than AP exams (it also varies depending on diploma/certificate). the students at my high school hates this aspect because the IB club makes everyone sell candy to help fundraise and offset the expensiveness of IB exams.</p>

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<p>It seems dumb to me if you'e in the IB program, but will take the AP exams later....you are going to end up spending a lot of money!</p>