IB diploma vs IB certificates

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<p>Do you guys think that getting an IB diploma (with only 3 higher levels) is better than getting an american diploma with 5 IB higher level certificates? </p>

<p>Personally, I am leaning toward the American diploma with 5 HLs because it will get me for credits in an American college and I will know more subjects at a higher level than with the IB diploma. I also wouldn't have to bother with the Theory of Knowledge and Extended essay.</p>

<p>What do american colleges prefer? And, what would you do?</p>

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<p>I don’t know what american colleges prefer, however, most people at my school tend to do the IB diploma and the high achievers (me) tend to take 4 Higher Levels + 1 AP and still receive the Diploma. I do believe that the diploma is better viewed than having the certificate, as you must do EE, TOK and CAS.</p>