<p>I am currently pursuing an IB Diploma at my school. A lot of my friends are dropping and saying it's not worth it, but truly, IB shows colleges you are taking the hardest classes you can possibly take, you are serving your community (since 150 hours are required), and you are capable of taking college courses. In the end, if it's down to two people left for 1 spot at a college, chances are the IB Diploma student would be accepted first. Of course this is my own personal bias...</p>
<p>Also, if your school offers IB and you do not take it, it looks even worse when you apply for college. So this may also affect your friend.</p>