<p>Thanks, techtechy. Do GEP students take the SAT as a norm or did you do it on your own accord?</p>
<p>One big hurdle I feel is the SAT essay because the PSLE composition does not prepare the students for the argumentative/ analytical essays in SAT.</p>
<p>That was why I was wondering if the IB program which tends to teach the students more critical writing, would be a better idea.</p>
<p>Also, I wonder how the American colleges perceive the IB Diploma vs Raffles Diploma. </p>
<p>It would be helpful to know how the top ACS IB students are doing currently, which universities they went to etc. Did they feel the increased ‘breath’ was better than the ‘depth’ as compared to the A levels.</p>
<p>I have heard that the RI route is very tough. In that case, perhaps most students would have less time/energy to do other things. But that Year 4 long break looks attractive.</p>