[Ohiogift] IB (Diploma) vs AP

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Hi, 
I am also a lurker but a parent. 

My understanding is it depends to some extent on the particular program (so investigate your particular option). 

From what I can tell, many of the IB programs are very heavy on the essay writing (even in non language arts classes!) which makes me reluctant to consider it for my STEM kid. 

The other thing that I hear from other parents is that the APs are more compartmentalized with a la carte options whereas IB tends to be all or none with a not very scale-able workload (whereas you can choose how many AP classes to take each year). 

Finally, although IB appears to be gaining more acceptance it seems APs are more widely known and accepted in this country.

I have zero personal experience with IBs but thought I would pass along what I have filtered / gathered from other forums and other parents.

HTH

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> On Feb 24, 2015, at 12:49 PM, Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion List <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
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> Hi - I lurk around on this listserve also but don't often comment. I guess it depends on what your son is looking to get out of the experience. I'm an IB coordinator at an elementary school, so I am familiar with the program but only slightly familiar with the high school version (Diploma Program). If your son wants college credits out of the way, then he probably wants to go with AP because from what I've heard colleges are more likely to accept it. 
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> IB is kind of like liberal arts. Its good for gifted kids conceptually but may not be as good for a kid into the hard sciences. I hope this info helps.
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> Hello everyone:
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> I’ve been lurking for years and appreciate all the information this group has provided.  Now I have a question of my own.  If I have a son who is interested in Engineering and is identified as gifted, should we consider the IB program or the AP program for his high school years.  He is currently in 8th grade.
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> Thank you and I appreciate all your feedback!
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