<p>^this is what led me to believe that IB students will/are better prepared than non-IB students. I had forgotten the exact reason, but you have reminded me. So, again, the question I think is are IB students better prepared and, in turn because of these core course that require a lot of hard work smart (albeit, in textbook knowledge). I can’t see any reason why a AP student would be better off in the future than an IB student with all of these essays, and extra school work that IB students do. Do all of you still firmly stand on your opinions, or has it swayed a little? :)</p>