<p>I was wondering if, for transfer applicants, IB/AP scores are considered at all when being evaluated for admission. The reason I ask this is that I did the IB Diploma program in high school and although I got the diploma, I earned mediocre scores on a couple of the tests. So overall will IB help me more just because I finished it and got the diploma, or will it hurt my chances more because of a couple mediocre scores?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Dear IrishLad23 : The policies expressed by Boston College state that the scores on your AP/IB exams are used for placement purposes only. The courses themselves are used to evaluate the rigor of your High School curriculum and GPA against all others in the application process.</p>
<p>[Advanced</a> Placement - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process/advstanding.html]Advanced”>http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/process/advstanding.html)</p>
<p>[Admission</a> Procedures - Boston College](<a href=“http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/international/admissionprocedures.html]Admission”>http://www.bc.edu/admission/undergrad/international/admissionprocedures.html)</p>
<p>The fact that you completed an IB diploma is a positive, but no more so than someone having achieved an AP Scholars designation. Hope that this helps to clarify the situation based on your question.</p>
<p>I think Scottj is right. Having earned a full IB diploma is a positive on your application and a couple of mediocre IB test scores won’t hurt you significantly. Also keep in mind that, as a transfer student, BC will be giving much more weight to your college record than your HS performance, so if you have done very well at GWU, that will compensate for those test scores.</p>