<p>I am an IB student at my high school. I have been told that if I want to go to an out of state school IB looks better then just AP classes. Does anyone have a second opinon?</p>
<p>Though I personally don’t participate in an IB program (AP classes are the only advanced courses offered in the area), from what I hear from friends around the country and globe, IB classes are a lot more rigorous. Due to this, pulling off commendable grades in an IB program translates to a more impressive achievement compared to doing well in AP classes. I’ve been told over and over again that the rigor in an IB program isn’t found in AP classes at all. So, while AP classes are hard and add weight to one’s application, your achievements in IB will be more impressive (if you do well).</p>
<p>okay! ive had all a’s and one b this year in IB and i have most a’s (two b’s) from sophomore and freshman year so all of this will hopefully look better on my applications next year rather then APs?</p>
<p>I personally wouldn’t be the best person to ask that question, but to my knowledge, it might not look better per se, but it won’t hurt you at all.</p>
<p>I don’t think it really looks better.</p>
<p>I know from the adcoms that I’ve talked to that IB, although much more difficult than AP, is looked upon exactly the same as AP is. Therefore all that extra time and effort that you put into IB is not worth it. The damage to your grades is not worth it either. </p>
<p>As far as I’ve been told, there is really no advantage to IB, and because AP is significantly easier and leaves time for more EC’s, AP is a far better choice</p>
<p>Ib really is a lifestyle. Ap is just classes</p>
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<p>AP? IB?</p>
<p>What are those?</p>
<p>fully agree with toasty</p>
<p>Toasty actually puts it rather well.</p>
<p>20more: if you don’t know what AP and IB are, you really shouldn’t be on this site</p>
<p>ramof2012-- you are SO COOL.</p>
<p>20more: if you don’t know what AP and IB are, you really shouldn’t be on this site.</p>
<p>ramof2012
I attended a HS that does not offer any AP or IB.
I dont think AP and IB are big deal.</p>
<p>Well, it depends on what your goal is. For the college admission process, AP and IB are generally considered equal. But, I believe the IB program offers a more enriching experience and prepares you very well for college.</p>
<p>IB is more enriching and more demanding. So if you don’t want to be tested as you will eventually be in college, don’t take the IB route. However, if you enjoy a challenge and are willing to write that thesis (great practice for college), then IB is for you. There is time for ECs but not as much. Volunteer work is required and integral to the process. </p>
<p>If however, you just want to knock down a few random AP classes, they are good preparation for college level work in those classes. </p>
<p>As for me, IB is the way to go. The teachers are required to have extra and specific training in order to teach the classes and they tend to be the cream of the crop. Not all schools offer IB because it requires the school to go through a special process to assure the shool is ready to teach the IB; requires special training for the instructors; and the school is audited by the IB every few years to assure that the program is being carried out as it should be. Schools that offer IB are making a commitment in time and money and they don’t tend to do that lightly.</p>