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Is the IB Diploma worth it? Any benefits?
After surfing the internet, I've heard mixed opinions about the IB diploma and its worth. I was wondering if It is worth going into IB and if it has any benefits.
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Benjamin’s Answer
Hey Veronica!
Whether you're considering IB or AP courses in your school, both are great choices that can demonstrate to colleges your ability to take on challenges while maintaining a solid GPA. You don't have to complete a full AP or IB diploma to get accepted into top universities. Instead, you could pick and choose AP or IB courses that align with your interests.
However, from my personal experience, I'd suggest looking into dual enrollment credits if they're available. These allow you to earn college credits while still in high school, which is a fantastic way to get a head start in college. It could even help you save some bucks by graduating early. Unlike AP or IB courses, dual enrollment credits don't require you to pass an exam to earn college credits.
Another perk of dual enrollment courses is that they usually don't affect your GPA when you transfer them. Most colleges view them as Pass/Fail, which doesn't influence your GPA.
Whether you're considering IB or AP courses in your school, both are great choices that can demonstrate to colleges your ability to take on challenges while maintaining a solid GPA. You don't have to complete a full AP or IB diploma to get accepted into top universities. Instead, you could pick and choose AP or IB courses that align with your interests.
However, from my personal experience, I'd suggest looking into dual enrollment credits if they're available. These allow you to earn college credits while still in high school, which is a fantastic way to get a head start in college. It could even help you save some bucks by graduating early. Unlike AP or IB courses, dual enrollment credits don't require you to pass an exam to earn college credits.
Another perk of dual enrollment courses is that they usually don't affect your GPA when you transfer them. Most colleges view them as Pass/Fail, which doesn't influence your GPA.
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Karissa’s Answer
You will get a better high school experience if you stay at your zoned high school and take as many AP classes as possible. Do you really want to limit your social/dating experience limited to kids who are geniuses? The answer is no. When you go to college those are the only students you will be around. You will better off in the long run if you can interact with all types of people.
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Karin’s Answer
Hi Veronica,
If the IB program or individual courses are worth it to YOU depends on what you plan to do with your life. If you want to apply to a competitive university program, they are not only looking at your GPA but also what course options you had at your school, if you challenged yourself with difficult courses and how you ranked in your class. So, if you plan to be a medical doctor, you need to take some AP, IB or dual enrollment classes. I am not sure what would be the most preferred option if you have all of those.
Another reason to take the IB program, would be if you plan to go abroad for studies or jobs. It's a widely internationally known and accepted program that will make admission to a foreign university easier
I hope this helps! Good luck!
KP
KP
If the IB program or individual courses are worth it to YOU depends on what you plan to do with your life. If you want to apply to a competitive university program, they are not only looking at your GPA but also what course options you had at your school, if you challenged yourself with difficult courses and how you ranked in your class. So, if you plan to be a medical doctor, you need to take some AP, IB or dual enrollment classes. I am not sure what would be the most preferred option if you have all of those.
Another reason to take the IB program, would be if you plan to go abroad for studies or jobs. It's a widely internationally known and accepted program that will make admission to a foreign university easier
I hope this helps! Good luck!
KP
KP