IB Diploma Program vs AP, A choice dilemma. International Baccalaureate. Options

[lesliewelcomesyo...]

I needed an updated thingy. . .

Ok, so I'm an Ib Junior. It's my 4th week into the program and I am having some serious doubts about it. Like, for example, I am not at all guaranteed to get the IB diploma. So, why would I want to waste two loong goddamn years of my life trying to attain a diploma that I might or might not get? With AP, it's a LOT less stressful and there's less work. BUUT! What I like about the IB is that it's CHALLENGING! I mean, up until now, I had easy A's, and kinda shaped me into the lazy person that I am today. With the people I know in AP, they have really easy classes. Almost sound like easy A's. Also, AP can improve my GPA, as opposed to IB which can do some serious damage to it. The school of my choice, UF, accepts AP over IB. And, gah! I don't know. I don't even have all my arguments laid out! And time is running out! I need some serious guidance so please help meh!

P.s: I have just about NO choice to BUT to stay in. Apparently, AP classes are full and can't accept any more students. . .Fml. But there's dual enrollment? Maybe. Help. . .?

[Teesa]

^yeah, almost everyone in my ib class did that too. and i don't know why people sometimes think ap is easy or easier because for me, it was just as difficult. but like someone mentioned above, ib definitely makes you more well rounded. cas, ee, and tok may all seem like a pain, but now when i look back at it, they all helped me out.

i'm really glad to hear you're sticking with it. and take ap classes if you can too-it's nice to be able to compare the two. and if you're having any problems, just talk to your ib counselor. mine helped me soo much during a rough time i was going through. don't worry. manage your time well and you'll be able to have a life as well :)