Where getting a 3.9 (weighted) GPA gives you five times more preparation for college than that bastard who dropped out of IB and has a 4.7 (weighted).
Also where over 65-70% of students who start out as pre-IB in freshman year either drop out or fail out by end of senior year.
The best part about it is that everybody in IB agrees with the above two statement. (Note that this does not include the arrogant pre-IB smart asses who think IB is gonna be easy due to their ten times easier course loads)
I'll take an IB student with 3.9 GPA any day over a fucking idiot from Honors/AP with 4.7 who thinks his grades are so high when in reality it's inflated to stinkin' heaven.
Also where over 65-70% of students who start out as pre-IB in freshman year either drop out or fail out by end of senior year.
The best part about it is that everybody in IB agrees with the above two statement. (Note that this does not include the arrogant pre-IB smart asses who think IB is gonna be easy due to their ten times easier course loads)
I'll take an IB student with 3.9 GPA any day over a fucking idiot from Honors/AP with 4.7 who thinks his grades are so high when in reality it's inflated to stinkin' heaven.
Non-IB Idiot: Hey, I have a 4.5 GPA so far going into my junior year. I hear you're in International Baccalaureate?
IB Student: Yes, I'm going into my junior year with 4.1.
Non-IB Idiot: Haha you SUCK!
IB Student: So why don't you join IB your junior year? It's not too late.
Non-IB Idiot: Okay, then, lol, it can't be THAT hard. Bring it on!
IB Student: *Evil smile*
<Junior year passes by>
IB-Screwed-Over Idiot: FUCK! I got 3 C's, 2 A's, and 2 B's my junior year! How is this possible!? I worked three times harder than my previous two years!
IB Student: Oh, well, too bad. I made it out with 5 A's and 2 B's. Oh, wait, colleges look at your junior grades the most....
IB Student: Yes, I'm going into my junior year with 4.1.
Non-IB Idiot: Haha you SUCK!
IB Student: So why don't you join IB your junior year? It's not too late.
Non-IB Idiot: Okay, then, lol, it can't be THAT hard. Bring it on!
IB Student: *Evil smile*
<Junior year passes by>
IB-Screwed-Over Idiot: FUCK! I got 3 C's, 2 A's, and 2 B's my junior year! How is this possible!? I worked three times harder than my previous two years!
IB Student: Oh, well, too bad. I made it out with 5 A's and 2 B's. Oh, wait, colleges look at your junior grades the most....
by LaLaLand999 October 13, 2009
A (usually) 2 year diploma programme of education infinately better and better established than A Levels.
Consists of 6 chosen topics from groups, along with the compulsory 150+ hours of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service), 4000 word Extended Essay and a Theory of Knowledge essay and presentation.
Each topic is marked from 1 - 7, with an extra 3 points being added for performance in CAS, TOK and EE, with a total of 45 points achievable.
Considered Hellish and extremely difficult for some, others (myself included) really appreciate it. It Challenges you, and can either encourage you to become really organised or really lazy. May lead to extensive Procrastination (world of warcraft in extreme cases) and lack of a social life. Or alcohol abuse, depending on how you cope with stress.
Good points are that it is an internationally recognised qualification, and is equivalent to up to 7 'A' Grades at A level, and some higher level subjects (Sciences and Maths for example) are considered so advanced, that certain University's view them as almost degree level.
Another good point is that it can give you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world (especially at international schools) and can definately broaden your horizons. And it teaches you bullshit oh so effectively.
Lying becomes a way of life, sleeping becomes a luxury, Relentless and Pro Plus become your Gods, and eating just isn't necessary.
Consists of 6 chosen topics from groups, along with the compulsory 150+ hours of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service), 4000 word Extended Essay and a Theory of Knowledge essay and presentation.
Each topic is marked from 1 - 7, with an extra 3 points being added for performance in CAS, TOK and EE, with a total of 45 points achievable.
Considered Hellish and extremely difficult for some, others (myself included) really appreciate it. It Challenges you, and can either encourage you to become really organised or really lazy. May lead to extensive Procrastination (world of warcraft in extreme cases) and lack of a social life. Or alcohol abuse, depending on how you cope with stress.
Good points are that it is an internationally recognised qualification, and is equivalent to up to 7 'A' Grades at A level, and some higher level subjects (Sciences and Maths for example) are considered so advanced, that certain University's view them as almost degree level.
Another good point is that it can give you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world (especially at international schools) and can definately broaden your horizons. And it teaches you bullshit oh so effectively.
Lying becomes a way of life, sleeping becomes a luxury, Relentless and Pro Plus become your Gods, and eating just isn't necessary.
usual conversation between a normal kid and an International Baccalaureate student (over msn of course..)
Kid: hey fancy going out tonight?
IB Kid: I dont know, I still have 3999 words to write for my EE, I haven't even started my TOK presentation, I need to make up 139 hours of CAS, I've lost my GDC so i cant do this Chi Squared table for biology, I haven't eaten in 3 days, I can't remember the last time I slept and I have my Russian Oral tomorrow..
Kid: that was your excuse last week, what have you been doing??
IB Kid: I made a new rogue on a PVP server and pwnd some n00bs.
Kid: hey fancy going out tonight?
IB Kid: I dont know, I still have 3999 words to write for my EE, I haven't even started my TOK presentation, I need to make up 139 hours of CAS, I've lost my GDC so i cant do this Chi Squared table for biology, I haven't eaten in 3 days, I can't remember the last time I slept and I have my Russian Oral tomorrow..
Kid: that was your excuse last week, what have you been doing??
IB Kid: I made a new rogue on a PVP server and pwnd some n00bs.
by Cyka April 6, 2008
A secondary school program seeking to create well-rounded and socially concious graduates. The Middle Years Program (MYP) precedes the Diploma Program (DP), with MYP encompassing the first two years of high school and DP consisting of the last two. IB boasts rigorous classes, community service requirements (CAS), a required 4000 word essay, a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, and exit exams which determine whether or not a student earns their IB diploma. Most students maintain a love/hate relationship with the program, both realizing that they are getting a great education and hating the immense workload and high stress environment. The students are somewhat isolated within the school, leading to the development of a unique culture. Stress or work levels are often used as bragging materials, with the most overworked or stressed individual recieving admiration from their peers. There is no mold that all IB students fit, but overachievers are the most common. However, all share the belief that Advanced Placement (AP) classes are for slackers or those who are less intelligent.
Guy 1: Are you going to the club tonight?
Guy 2: I'm in International Baccalaureate man! I don't have that kind of time.
Guy 2: I'm in International Baccalaureate man! I don't have that kind of time.
by IPK June 3, 2008
by depressed piece of shit November 8, 2022
An educational Magnet program causing stress, drug use, casual sex, sleep deprivation, high expectations and people calling any student in it a nerd, geek, dork, or any similar term.
Student 1: The classes of International Baccalaureate students are extremely difficult. FML, my mom wants to switch me into a class with all of those nerds.
Student 2: Have fun in the nerdyest group of the school, bro. *undertone* God-forsaken GEEK.
Student 2: Have fun in the nerdyest group of the school, bro. *undertone* God-forsaken GEEK.
by Eve the chainsaw psycho bitch October 11, 2010
(IB for short). A renowned terrorist organization, infamous for committing crimes against humanity and other human rights violations by mentally torturing thousands of teenagers on a daily basis to the point of insanity.
Them: Man, did you see him talk about why ToK is important?
Me: Don't worry, that is just International Baccalaureate propaganda.
Me: Don't worry, that is just International Baccalaureate propaganda.
by gg_lds February 24, 2023
The International Baccalaureate a.k.a the I.B. or I.B.t.f.g.g meaning: I Blow Teachers for Good Grades. The (I.B.t.f.g.g) is well known among students that flunk some IB subjects due to it's complexity (biology and physics) and its abundant amount of work that does not let you have a minute alone to stimulate yourself (masturbate). The only sexual activity you get to do when you take the IB course is the blow job if you are female or a cunnilingus if you are a male (to the IB teachers of course)
The IB program is dedicated to those international young people out there who think they need this special, intriguing, fun, and exciting program to enter into a good university or college. Now this is what the IB counselor (who probably is one of the greatest persons alive in the art of telling lies) tells you and makes you believe in such a way that at one moment you think that without the IB program you will become a bum without a family, a job, a career, a wife/husband, and a house.
Now isn't this a load of bullshit, excuse my profanity, but the IB program is probably the most artificial, fabricated, and fraudulent program in history of moronic and brainwashed programs. The IB program is the perfect example of wild capitalism that's completely created for-profit.
If your parents are not forcing or obliging you to take this program, then don't do it. You will enjoy a better senior year without it; and with an abundant amount of more time free of activity, exams, art works, etc.
The IB program is dedicated to those international young people out there who think they need this special, intriguing, fun, and exciting program to enter into a good university or college. Now this is what the IB counselor (who probably is one of the greatest persons alive in the art of telling lies) tells you and makes you believe in such a way that at one moment you think that without the IB program you will become a bum without a family, a job, a career, a wife/husband, and a house.
Now isn't this a load of bullshit, excuse my profanity, but the IB program is probably the most artificial, fabricated, and fraudulent program in history of moronic and brainwashed programs. The IB program is the perfect example of wild capitalism that's completely created for-profit.
If your parents are not forcing or obliging you to take this program, then don't do it. You will enjoy a better senior year without it; and with an abundant amount of more time free of activity, exams, art works, etc.
John: I can't masturbate tonight
Mike: Why? There's always time for that.
John: Not if you're taking International Baccalaureate
Mike: Oh, I'm so sorry, I did not know you were taking this course, I'm incredibly sorry for asking that.
Mike: Why? There's always time for that.
John: Not if you're taking International Baccalaureate
Mike: Oh, I'm so sorry, I did not know you were taking this course, I'm incredibly sorry for asking that.
by John Notch March 17, 2013