Yes. I did IB and took several AP courses, and I can say IB is 100% worth the effort. Very few schools don't accept IB, and the ones that don't accept IB often won't accept AP either anyways. IB has a stronger focus on writing and communicating than AP does, which ends up being more useful in college.

Is the IB program really worth it?

The IB program is worth it for students who wish to earn a globally recognized diploma and get into selective universities. It's also for those who wish to have access to IB-specific scholarships and save up to 32 college credits. On the other hand, IB classes are hard and costly.

Are IB students more successful?

According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, a data source for students in postsecondary institutions in the United States (US), students who receive the IB diploma are 38% more likely to graduate from university with a degree than other students in higher-education institutions.