YCBK 89: What are the Differences Between AP and IB courses?

In this episode you will hear: (05:44) In this week’s news, an article from Business Insider, “9 Ways College is Different for Millennials Than it Was for Previous Generations”, by Hillary Hoffower. Most significantly, college today is more expensive for  — but it has also experienced an increase in technological advancements and opportunities, diversity, stress and competition.     (22:28) We are in chapter 89 of 171 Answers and Mark walks us through the similarities and major differences between advanced placement courses and the international baccalaureate diploma. We look at how AP and IB are similar and different from many different angles and we also talk about how the tests differ. Mark shares his perspective on which curriculum he prefers but he urges parents to understand that every college admissions officer will evaluate your child based on what was offered at their particular high school.    Here is a sample of an AP credit policy for Georgia Tech:   Here is a sample of an IB credit policy for Georgia Tech:   (39:28) This week’s question is from Shannon in California and she wants to know more details on what exactly high school counselors are asked to write within their recommendations for students. She also wants to know how kids should best communicate to their counselors to ensure they convey the child’s best qualities to the schools in which they are applying.   (53:31) Mark is in the 4th and final part of his interview with one of his former students, Tara Kalinisan, the Assistant Director of Admissions at Smith College, and they are talking through what admissions officers do during the last 6 months of the year.   (01:03:06) Mark’s recommended resource of the week is the FAFSA 2020-2021 FAFSA Full Walkthrough by Utah Futures. Here is the video that shows you how to answer every question on the FAFSA:   (1:18:59) College Spotlight: Winthrop   Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: [email protected] If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! We are excited to give our listeners a chance to play a role in shaping what topics we discuss, as well as what guests we have on our podcast. You can let your voice be heard by completing this survey. Just put the following link in your browser and give us your honest feedback. We thank you in advance. Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy go to Amazon and click: If you want a signed copy of this book, order it at 171answers.com. Every penny goes to The Atlanta Mission, a Christian organization that helps over 1000 homeless residents every day.  If you want to see what future episodes will discuss in the book chapter section,  just go to 171answers.com and then click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers"