Need help with CC terminology!

cbug
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:49:50 +0000

I’ve been on CC for a while now but still am sure about a number of terms or phases that are used regularly. Please educate me on the following:

1) IB (International Baccelarete) Classes – What are they? Who takes them and why?

2) SAT IIs – How are these different from AP exams or SAT I tests? Who takes them and why? Do most top tier schools require these?

3) Honors Classes in High School – I often read that kids are taking these AND AP classes. At our high school kids either take regular classes, AP classes or credit classes through the local community college. Are high school honors classes the same as these community college classes for credit or are they something that is specific to private or prep high schools?