IB students: Was It Worth It?

R124687
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:58:49 +0000

My D started the IB program and did the pre-requisites at her school (starting with AP World History in 9th grade to keep her “on track”). But dropped it after 10th grade (just when it was REALLY starting) because she wanted LOTS more performing arts class slots.

Looking back…her AP work load was AS hard. BUT, she considered applying to Oxford so the IB would have been beneficial because they “understand” that grading system well. (she ended up not having the advanced course she needed in physics, so she didn’t apply).