Which is better: Low Class Rank @ Rigorous School vs High Class Rank @ Avg School?

HelloColorClear
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:25:08 +0000

IB and AP are totally different. IMO, being an IB student really prepares you for college. AP tests are a lot of regurgitation of knowledge while IB actually has you apply that knowledge. /end IB/AP rant

Anyhow, I’m an IB senior and I’ll have to say that going to my IB school was a good decision. I know for sure I would’ve been top of my class @ my local high school, but 21/393 @ my current one isn’t bad either. Not to mention, I’m surrounded by an intellectual orgy of amazing students which only makes me want to try harder. Plus it makes me less arrogant that I would be at my local high school where I know I would be the best (although that’s a bit contradictory saying that ><). Anyhow, I’d say if you know you’re academically strong, you should go to the more rigorous school. It will prepare you for college and you’ll have a much better learning environment.