<p>Hey everyone. IB testing is coming up for my son and I was wondering if Amherst gave any credit for high IB test scores. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>My short knowledge is that Amherst does not accept AP credit, probably due to the open curriculum thing. If that is the case, I cannot see how IB test scores apply either. As an IB student myself, this does not give me any motivations as to do well on these tests. Senioritis yay</p>
<p>(but don't take my word for it, all I remember is reading some FAQ portion of the Amherst webpage and might be just totally wrong.)</p>
<p>From the website - some departments will allow you to skip introductory classes, but no credit will be given.</p>
<p>Thank you for your replies. Sadly I think my son has the same mentality as you Deanchhsw. Well at least his senior year will be more relaxed.</p>
<p>Sad indeed. My expected score for IB history is 7 but I probably would end up getting like a five or something with zero preparation. As for IB Math HL I've completely forgotten how to do more complex integrations and differentiations..and I tremble at the sound of sigmas. I wouldn't care if I get like a four, nor would I care if I get a certificate at all. If I was a diploma student things would change a little bit because I would still want that diploma, but at this juncture it makes no sense to get sixes and sevens. </p>
<p>Right now, I am just drooling at the idea of getting out of school early because of IB tests. Yes, I am shallow. (sigh).</p>
<p>I swear I read somewhere on their website before that if one gets full IB diploma with certain grade, entire IB credits will be given.
For some reason, i cannot find it now.</p>