<p>[Academic</a> Preparation : Stanford University](<a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html]Academic”>http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/basics/selection/prepare.html)</p>
<p>In short, you should do the IB diploma since that is the most rigorous course offering your school offers. </p>
<p>They may not care about the diploma itself, but it does indicate that you have challenged yourself.</p>