HAH. Was it worth it? I guess. Yes and no.

For the college credit, sure. I got about 28 credits from the exams, so when I started PoliSci and switched to Computer Science and a minor my Sophomore year, I can still finish Uni in about 5 years instead of four. So it was a good buffer. You'll probably change your mind about your degree at least once, and the extra credits won't make you feel as bad about switching.

Did I learn anything? Not really. I learned how to game the system and tell the IB Graders what they wanted to hear. I don't really feel like I gained anything from them. That being said, it did make college easier. Keep in mind that in High School you're taking like 8 College Level classes, whereas in College you'll at max be taking 5-6 (if you're smart and don't just drop 18-20 credits on yourself. Don't do that shit.). So you have less work to do, but know how to handle the workload.

And I hated all but like 5 people in the IB program. They treated it like a fucking cult, called it an "IB family", and would just go on and on about it. The running joke with my friends is: How do you know someone was in IB? Just wait, they'll tell you five minutes after you meet them. So protip there: no one gives a fuck if you were in IB after your freshman year at college, and if you tell them about how you were in it, no one will appreciate it, or care. You're all the same once you hit college.

And some people crash and burn freshman year, too. Girl that works for me had this exact issue her freshman year. Graduated from IB last year, came to my Uni this year, and fucked up completely, got like a 1.9 GPA her first semester. Don't make IB your highpoint. You're just getting started.

So, like I said, don't remember much. It'll just be a memory to you soon.