<p>Someone tell me about IB. And the different levels or w/e. Like AP, you choose different classes with different subjects, but IB is like a combined program??</p>
<p>Yes, you can choose to take certain combinations of classes. It's more restricted than AP, and you have to do things like TOK (Theory of Knowledge class) and an Extended Essay (which really isn't that extended). Some courses are taken over two years.</p>
<p>Different levels -- each IB test is scored on a scale of 1 to 7, 4 being passing. The IB score includes grades from papers sent to the IBO and from internal assessments (your teacher grades them, and his skill as a grader is in turn assessed).</p>
<p>Also, IB is viewed as more rigorous than the AP Program by universities.</p>
<p>Wait, so the IB exam is taken at the end of the year like the AP exams are? Also, if you join the IB program, that means ALL your classes are IB? Like in AP, some classes are AP, some are not...</p>
<p>Actually, if u decide to do IB then most of your core classes are IB. For ex. I'll take: IB Spanish SL (which is like AP Spanish),
IB Math Methods 1 (not like any other AP math),
IB History of the Americas (nearly equivalent to AP USH),
AP English (IB English isnt until 12th grade)<br>
IB Biology 1.
TOK (Theory of Knowledge- very BS class, have to write 2 huge papers and an oral presentation)
i am also planning to take AP Chemistry as my elective
Basically, I take all my exams May of senior yr, get my scores- which tell me whether or not i received my IB diploma.
Plus to get the diploma students have to do 150 hrs of CAS (community, action, service hours) and complete a 4000 word extended essay/research paper. It is A LOT of work and can be a real GPA dropper- thats why 9 and 10 grades r the only chance to get straight A's.
Anyways, IB is a real risk, but its the only thing that promises a "most rigourous courseload" recommendation from the gc in my school.</p>
<p>Wait, so you take ALL your IB exams at the end of senior year? Or do you take some after sophmore and junior year too?</p>
<p>Depending on what courses you take as a junior, you can take up to two IB tests at the end of your junior year. sophmores cant take any, and as a senior you take all the rest. Some courses are 1 year long, such as IB Psychology, and so students will most likely take those tests at the end of 11th grade just so it's one less to take senior year. I'm a junior and this year I'll only be taking the IB Calculus exam.</p>
<p>Ok, so by the time you take the IB exams, college decisions will already have been made. So whats the use of getting an IB diploma?</p>
<p>At my cousin's high school they gave you a 1-point GPA boost for IB classes, so he took all IB and didn't do any work in any of them (sweet-talked the teachers into letting him continue with the program)... but passed and graduated anyway because you couldn't get an F. :o</p>
<p>"Ok, so by the time you take the IB exams, college decisions will already have been made. So whats the use of getting an IB diploma?"</p>
<p>This is true of AP too. Your teacher is responsible for giving an expected score.</p>
<p>It's mostly to show that you are very self-motivated and can handle the college workload.</p>
<p>I know some I.B. seniors who say college is a breeze because they were in the I.B. program.</p>
<p>At my school, the AP grades are inflated. I mean, kids get like a 3 on AP exam but they have an A in the class. There's something wrong with that picture.</p>
<p>I'm in the I.B. program because I like to challenge myself and I felt like AP classes would be too easy.</p>
<p>AP classes are by no means easy. It depends on your school. My school has no one ever get an A in AP Physics C, but almost every student gets a 5.</p>
<p>Also, White_Rabbit, it's not the same as with AP b/c with AP, you still have your exam scores from 10th and 11th grade.</p>
<p>I'm curious as to what grade you are in because it seems like you are already in AP classes so why are you wondering what IB is like. It's true both AP and IB classes can be very difficult or pretty easy. However, AP tends to be the easier way out because if you want a full IB-diploma, you have to be good in all subjects whereas in AP you don't have to. You can go partial IB. This means you have to stay in at least 3 IB classes and you don't need the CAS hours, TOK class, or extended essay. And about the whole score thing. Most people don't have that many AP tests taken by their sophomore and junior year. Normally, 9th and 10th grades are viewed as pre-AP similar to the pre-IB classes. Both programs are very good. I personally like IB better and based on my situation it was the better option.</p>
<p>With AP, it really does depend on the school and how competitive it is. For example, my school gives out more work for an AP class that a top college would for that same type of class. Besides, you can take them in freshman and sophomore years (at least at my school). A school near mine only let's students take IB classes in 11th and 12th grade.</p>
<p>I've heard some people that were in the IB program say that their AP classes were harder than their IB classes, but it really does depend on the school. I like the flexibility of taking AP's and the variety too.</p>
<p>"I'm curious as to what grade you are in because it seems like you are already in AP classes so why are you wondering what IB is like. It's true both AP and IB classes can be very difficult or pretty easy. However, AP tends to be the easier way out because if you want a full IB-diploma, you have to be good in all subjects whereas in AP you don't have to. You can go partial IB. This means you have to stay in at least 3 IB classes and you don't need the CAS hours, TOK class, or extended essay. And about the whole score thing. Most people don't have that many AP tests taken by their sophomore and junior year. Normally, 9th and 10th grades are viewed as pre-AP similar to the pre-IB classes. Both programs are very good. I personally like IB better and based on my situation it was the better option."</p>
<p>I am a junior and by the end of my junior, I will have taken 9 AP exams (8 actually, I cancelled the score for one of them)</p>
<p>im trying out for the ib program. im in 8th grade and was wondering if there was a test you take to get in, can you try out for ib at 11 grade meaning take the ib program at 11 and 12 grade. the ib program is international so what other countries have the ib program if you cant list them can u give me a website that lists them. plz reply it would help me a lat thanx</p>
<p>go to the ibo website.</p>
<p>i did and i didnt find anything on it</p>
<p>well, to answer your question</p>
<ol>
<li>No, no test is needed to be in ib.</li>
<li>The main part starts in junior year. You’ll take pre ib courses 9th and 10th grade</li>
<li>It’s offered in over 139 countries.</li>
<li>If you actually took the time to navigate the ibo sight, you could find this info. I found this on there.</li>
</ol>
<p>im srry i did when i first heard about ib so i just remembered that i didnt find anything on it or at least i thought so thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much but you said 9 and 10 grade is pre ib does that mean u dont have to take them in 9 and 10 grade and just take ib in 11 and 12 grade and can you try out for than once.</p>