More Than a Test Score

When I worked in admissions I was often asked the question whether there is a difference between how colleges treat the IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum and AP (Advanced Placement) courses.

The short answer: no.

Most students are familiar with at least one of these options for advanced coursework and have one available at their high school. Some students still worry that their school’s advanced courses are not as competitive as other schools’. You can stop worrying. If you're eligible or interested in taking advanced courses whatever you decide to do will be considered by colleges.

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I've been suggesting that when you guys visit colleges, or speak with admissions officers at college fairs, you should ask questions. Not all questions are helpful, though. And since you'll only have so much time with admissions officers, you don't want to spend your time asking unanswerable questions. When speaking with college admissions officers, the following is an example of how not to start your questions:

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