<p>Okay. I realize that I just posted a thread a few weeks ago about IB but have been reading more about our local collegiate high school. It is apparently one of the best schools in the state. Unfortunately, all of my friends from kindergarten (yes, we went to a small school) and up are attending the IB school and I have a feeling that the culture would be quite different at the IB High School and the Collegiate High school, where I would be taking courses with college students, so it is really just a high school college program. I am not looking to graduate early from college -but I am interested in taking the most challenging and interesting courses. I am taking Algebra II this year along with Chemistry Honors and Biology Honors. I am over a year or two ahead in my sciences in math as a freshman and the Collegiate High School is from 10th grade and up.</p>
<p>Help would be appreciated.</p>
<p>“I am over a year or two ahead in my sciences in math as a freshman and the Collegiate High School is from 10th grade and up.”</p>
<p>A year ahead would mean that you have used up those subjects by the end of 11th grade, two years ahead would mean that you have used up those subjects by the end of 10th grade. This would make you a logical candidate for early college entry. The Collegiate High School might be a really good match for you. The classes would be on the academic level that you are prepared for, but the social environment would probably be a better fit than a full-scale college environment.</p>
<p>For the right students the IB program can be a really good thing. However, the IB program structure isn’t for everyone, and the IB exams do not absolutely guarantee college credits/placement because the courses are not specifically designed as college-level. Read the course information for both institutions, and think about which one has more classes that you’d like to take.</p>
<p>Going to a different school from many of your old friends is not necessarily a bad thing. If you make an effort, you will be able to socialize with them outside of school hours. Knowing students at two schools would enrich your life. Not to mention two homecoming dances, two proms, twice as many class plays, and two sets of students who are dying to get to meet that cute boy/girl who studies with your pals at the other place.</p>
<p>Well I suppose that is one way of looking at it. I’ve been attending a school different from the collegiate and IB school, and socially it has already been tough hanging out with friends from my old school -simply because they’ve gotten so many new friends as well.</p>
<p>Anybody else? I just want as many viewpoints as possible -I truly am torn between the two schools currently.</p>