College Discussion - View Single Post - AP vs. IB

classof09 · 03-19-2008, 05:09 PM

I think it depends on the student. While some may argue that some colleges (particularly international ones) prefer IB, the IB program does not offer the freedom that AP does. Others will argue that college prefer the AP program. It's not really... known which colleges prefer, though each program will offer its own benefits.

My school offers only the AP program, though some of my friends from other schools are in IB programs. They seem comparable aside from the long essay in the IB program and the choice of courses in the AP program.

03-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#4
classof09 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 929	I think it depends on the student. While some may argue that some colleges (particularly international ones) prefer IB, the IB program does not offer the freedom that AP does. Others will argue that college prefer the AP program. It's not really... known which colleges prefer, though each program will offer its own benefits. My school offers only the AP program, though some of my friends from other schools are in IB programs. They seem comparable aside from the long essay in the IB program and the choice of courses in the AP program.