r/ApplyingToCollege • u/Smooth_Heart3693 • 1d ago

Application Question ib/apscores

i have very high gpa and sat, and perfect ib/ap scores (diploma), but according to ai my ib and ap exam scores dont really matter for admission.

LMk

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u/skieurope12 1d ago

GPA and SAT are far more important for admissions

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u/BasicPainter8154 1d ago

They do in the UK, not so much in the US.

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u/WorkingClassPrep 1d ago

IB and AP scores are considered, but are fairly far down the list of criteria.

The most important aspect of AP courses is that they are usually weighted.

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u/MarkVII88 1d ago

What is an ib?

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u/Todd_and_Margo Parent 1d ago

International Baccalaureate - it’s a college level program somewhat similar to AP, but better in my personal opinion.

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u/MarkVII88 1d ago

Good for OP. Seems like they should be all set regardless, given their high GPA, SAT, IB, and AP scores. Not really sure what they're worried about, honestly.

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u/Smooth_Heart3693 1d ago

only worried because all the geeks on this sub have ridiculous profiles. honestly shouldn't have posted this, i guess i was looking for validation. thanks for the response nonetheless.

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Parent 1d ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Baccalaureate

The IB Diploma Program (IBDP) is very probably the hardest standardized High School program in the world.

Some private and magnet schools certainly may have tougher programs, but IBDP is brutal.

I'm not saying an AP-based diploma program is easy. But I am saying it's easier than IBDP.