Pre-IB/MYP
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I am planning to go to Merivale HS IB MYP/DP in grade 9 (I am currently in grade 8.) I do not know what to study for math and english. Please help.
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i'm taking- HL chemistry HL english A1- lit HL history- americas SL anthropology SL spanish (year 2) SL math studies scared for chemistry, really excited for english and anthropology, and mad at the new spanish IA format what about you?
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I decided to make this thread because the other topic was for the Class of 2014. Math HL History HL English HL --> Chemistry HL Economics SL Physics SL French SL Comp Sci. SL How about you?
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For the sake of argument, which IB subject has the lightest couseload or has the highest grade curve during exams? Any ideas???
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Hey everyone, As you can tell from the title, I'll be writing the Pre-IB entrance exam for BSS and St Roberts this fall. I got all E's and an overall average of around 92% on my 7th grade final report card, (but I'm not sure how low the acceptance rate for both schools are so I'm not sure if that's enough). Does anyone know roughly how many students get accepted into the program each year? Also, does anyone know how difficult the actual exam is? How much time do you get for each component, roughly how many pages of each component are there and around how many questions are on a page? How hard was each section, and what types of questions were on the exam? Especially …
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I'm considering taking four HLs next year, but I was thinking... Do universities pay much attention to the actual subjects you are taking and to what level-- or do they focus more on your overall IB score?
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Each form in our IB school has about 40-50 students, so there have to be several classes for each subject to keep the maximum number in each class below around 16. Most subjects are available in both English and French, and the average ratio of teaching staff to students is 1:6.
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Hello everyone! My school has IB and this year was the first year students graduated from the school using IB and over half of the students failed Anyhow my point is that i'm willing to work very hard in IB, as I will enter senior school next year to year 10. What are the subject I need to choose to become a doctor, i like to be ready and i want to become good and improve on the subjects that are important. Are they all HL? Do I need Physics? Thank You, any help will be appreciated! btw: I am not very good at Maths, Physics and other stuff.. (ILL TRY MY BEST)
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I'm less than a month away from having to choose my IB subjects for next year, my family and friends are already exhausted from listening to my IB dilemmas, so I decided to see what you guys thought! English A1 HL Spanish A1 HL Maths SL Chemistry SL Business HL Computer Science SL I'm also planning to take a seventh subjects which could be either french (don't wanna lose the knowledge) or theatre (general interest) I also dont know whether to do business or computer science HL... Aaand I'm torn between Biology (easier) or chemistry (more applyable for the future) THANKS IN ADVANCE AND SORRY FOR ALL THE DOUBTS! btw I'm a fairly good student, surely top ten (maybe five) out…
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Today our Coordinator gave an interesting presentation on the PP for the MYP4 students who will be starting their projects next month. I learned that there is a new version of the PP Guide this year, and among the changes from previous years students must select only one of the 5 AOIs instead of several. He emphasized that each of the 7 assessment criteria are worth 4 points, which means that things like the Process Journal (recording the story from seed to Outcome) get just as many marks as the Outcome itself. The nice thing about the PP is that you have a completely free choice of the subject, so you can choose something about which you are (or can be) fairly passionate…
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I want to get into Pre-IB and I feel lost. I know that there's an Info night, but I want to know if there are entrance exams and etc. If there are how do I not fail them, what subjects should I review and if it helps I'm going to Bayview SS, and feel that my current school sucks (I'm in grade 8. I'll ask my french teacher for vocab sheets, and eng teacher for extra help. My average last term was 82%. If you could plz give my advice on where to go from there in preparing for Pre-IB it would be greatly appreciated, like, did any of you wish that you had done anything in grade 8 that would've helped you better prepare for IB and also, could you please recommend an online g…
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I think there are so many cool subjects out there - that I would love to take instead of the ones I take! But my school doesn't offer many, and there was quite a few restrictions on which subjects that you couldn't take if you took another one because of timetabling subjects. I would love to change English B to an ab initio language - would love to do Russian or Japanese. I would also love to do either Greek or Latin, one of the classical languages. I would also love to do music! Haha - if I were to do all the subjects I want, I would probably end up with like 10 subjects.
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This is what I am planning to take next year:- English Language and Literature SL Arabic Language and Literature SL Math SL Chemistry HL Biology HL History HL -What do you guys think? -Is it too easy? -How is Chemistry HL? -Should I take English Literature? Whats the difference? Does A1 and A2 indicate that A2 is a lower level or is it just a different subject?
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Fresh out of Pre-IB Entrance Exam (AMA) 1 2
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Hey, I just took the IB entrance exam (At Bayview SS if anyone is wondering) and before I took the exam I had a lot of questions and concerns which I can now answer myself. If anyone has any questions for me, ask away!
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Im both excited and scared because the internet doesnt make the ib seem easy wbu?
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Subject combination 1 2
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I have some problems concerning my IB choices and would therefore like some help. I really like the social sciences and the less mathematical sciences such as Biology, and would therefore like to study something related to those later. For the social sciences I would like to study something like International Relations, International Politics, PPE, Law etc. Hell, anything of that kind of stuff really. When it comes to the sciences I would like to study something that as I said before, is less mathematical in nature than for example Physics. I've looked at Biology, Neurobiology, Psychology (not the kind of social Psychology as in the IB curriculum though) and those kind of…
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Hi everyone, I'm currently in 8th grade and I am planning on taking both the St. Robs and Bayview entrance exam into their ib programs. Can someone please explain to me how the exam is broken down, what can I expect, and what are my chances for getting in? (roughly 700 students apply to each school every year, only around 250 get accepted). For Bayview, I have an average of around 88% from my grade 7 final term, and a solid teacher recommendation. How well do I have to perform on the test in order for me to get into the program?? St.Roberts only relies on the test scores, im pretty sure. Also, is there any advice or helpful tips for studying for the tests? …
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Hey I'm just wondering whether or not the subjects i choose are too easy! I want to make the most out of my ib experience, and do subjects that will challenge me and also get me into a good university. I want to be either a editor or work in an arts related career if you guys could give your input that would be great. The subjects are: HL Visual Arts HL A1 English HL Spanish B SL Math SL Physics SL Economics
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Hi, I'm currently a junior and I have 2 HL's and 4 SL's. Next year, I'll probably have 3 HL's and 3 SL's. Can I still receive the full IB diploma even though this year I only have 2 HL's instead of 3? I read that you need 3, so I'm a little concerned. Thanks.
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Evening people, I'll be starting the IB next year, but I'm unsure of what subjects I should pick. I'm interested in taking a major in either Law or International Affairs, in the US (if that matters). I'm strong in every subject but math. I've also heard that some uni's consider certain subjects to be "soft" - is this correct? Here's the Curriculum offered in my school clicky.
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Is this a weird subject combination? 1 2
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I'm starting my IB course next week and I am currently contemplating on changing my subjects combination. My current subjects combo: HL: Maths, Chemistry, Physics SL: Economics, English A1, French ab initio Looks like a good combination for engineering, right? The irony is I have never been interested in engineering. I'm planning to pursue a degree in Economics...or Actuarial Science...and recently, I have been thinking about Psychology. As you can see, I am very undecided right now. That is why I am trying to choose the subjects combination that can keep my doors open in the future. It is a known fact that sciences are the safest options, thus the two Science subjects i…
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Hi, So I'm in Pre-IB, continuing into the IB next year, and I have a question for current or past IB students: The thing is, that I am taking 7 subjects, 4 of them HL, and I was wondering if anyone else had the same (or similar) subject combination, and how it was going. I am planning on: HL Maths Physics Chemistry English A1 SL Danish B History Spanish ab initio
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Sup, I'm in Pre-IB right now and wanted to know about selecting the right courses for grade 11, I want to go into something in sciences, possibly med. So what courses should I take and which ones should be HL and SL? I am currently taking grade 11 physical geography which is an IB 1 course and I must take it as a standard level.
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Hey there, I'm a student in Australia currently in the 10th grade and making subject selections for IB next year. Before I begin I'm very sorry if this was posted in the wrong section! Okay, I'll keep it short and sweet, will my selections be too difficult or will I be okay? Subjects: SL - English SL - Maths SL - Spanish AB Initio HL - History HL - Biology HL - Chemistry I am mainly worried about HL Chemistry + HL Biology, but am already taking 1 year advanced Biology. However, I have never done Chemistry. Ever. I was also told that History is a lot of analytical essay after essay? Or am I wrong. Thanks in advance to any replies! PS: If you had experience …
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English HL Economics HL / Business & Management HL Psychology HL / History HL Math SL Biology SL / Physics SL Hindi SL Economics - I'm confused about this because i'm taking Math at a standard level .. and B&M offers me a complete theory based course Psychology - I've done History for 2 years for my IGCSEs, thus want something new Biology - I find it way more interesting as compared to Physics I need to submit my choices by the end of the coming week ..
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This is my first post and I'm also very happy to find this site , I believe you can help me a lot while I'm desperate about "What to do". Anyway, I wanna ask you if there is anything to do before the grade 11 and 12. It can be anything to disburden my work in IB.
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Hey everyone, I'ma 2nd year IB student as of September and I'll be applying to college very soon in Sweden. In Sweden you get extra points for taking specific subjects and there's also a section for extra points if you've done the "pre-IB". Myself I've done the MYP (two year middle years program) but is this the same thing? Thanks.
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IB Math vs. IB Math Studies! Which one is better for me? Any kind of help would be appreciated!
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Hello! I will be starting my first year of IB in a couple of weeks, and I am still stressing about my courses, whether I have chosen the right ones yadda yadda. I am not sure what exactly I want to pursue in university, but I believe that it'll wither be something within law (human rights, particularly women's rights) or medicine (pediatrics). I have enrolled in courses that (I hope) will keep my options open. I shall be taking: ~IB Engligh ~IB French ~IB Biology ~IB Chemistry ~IB Economics ~IB History ~IB Math The reason why I am taking 7 IB courses is because (in case you haven't figured it out already) I am incredibly indecisive. I am doing well in History and feel I c…
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Hello everyone, Question 1: I am interested in studying law, engineering or business at univesity but I don't really need what subject to choose that would be a good base for my university studies.. So I would like you to make up a subject choice list like this one above that would prepare me well for atleast engineering and law studies, preferrably all 3 subjects that I would like to study at university. I have come this far myself: HL/SL Physics HL Psychology HL Economics SL/HL Maths SL Swedish SL/HL English/French B Note: my school does not offer Business and Management so I cannot choose that. Question 2: I am interested in studying mandarin ab initio but my school …
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Good evening! I'm going into the Pre-IB after the summer; August 18 to be a bit more specific. I'm really excited and I obviously want to do as well as possible, thus causing me to wonder if there's anything I could prepare for. You might suggest me to relax, enjoy the summer and not prepare for the preparation, but I don't have much else to do, really. I figured mathematics might be a subject I'd be able to study a bit on my own, considering all the youtube guides out there. I thought about ordering the textbook I eventually will use when I start the Pre-IB, but I'm unsure which one to order. Guidance here is much appreciated.
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Wanted to check that anyone know if result is out merivale preIB? i am in grade 9 and applied for grade 10
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So I'm an upcoming freshman, but I need to plan out my ib years right now. So far I'm taking: Chemistry SL (11th grade) Math SL (11th grade) English HL (12th grade) Spanish SL (12th grade) History HL (12th grade) Biology 1&2 HL (12th grade) Math HL (12th grade) I am science oriented, and plan on going into medicine. Should I take a Physics HL as well during senior year?
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Hey guys. I'm a total newbie here, please don't kill me, 'kay? Oh, and also (as you will notice) english is not my mother tongue and I'm currently only studying english 2h a week (no more is sadly scheduled or required in swedish middle school). Today I got my preliminary acceptance information (uh the Swedish langugage have a special word for it) and I got preliminary accepted to the IB. That means that I will be attending because I will better grades this semester + they have already taken my entrance tests in consideration. Now, because the Swedish school is really lacking compared to international schools, I want to prepare a lot for the IBDP. In Sweden it's required…
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Hi guys! Ok I have this really important question for IB. If you want to go into medicine and be a doctor, what subjects do you have to take at HL? I'm thinking of taking BIO HL and CHEM HL i'm taking MATH SL. I don't know about ENGLISH and FRENCH What do I need to take at HL? Also I haven't realy done chem much because right now i'm going in pre IB and don't know how it'll be. Also how hard is CHemistry HL and any tips that will help get good marks? Thank you so much.
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I am a sophomore right now, so I'm starting to get concerned as to what I should be doing next year. I honestly don't really have an idea as to what job I want to have in the future, so that's not really affecting my decision. Right now, I'm taking: IB Math HL I Pre-IB Government Latin 3 P.E. IB Physics I World History 2 Pre-IB English I'm thinking of doing next year: IB Math HL II IB English I IB History of the Americas IB Latin SL I IB Chemistry I IB Biology I IB Physics HL II Would something like that be reasonable, or would that have too much of a workload?
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Hi, I know there's a lot of forums on selecting subjects but I've read through most of them and I am still unsure what I should do. I study in Australia and in our school we have to choose 2 SL subjects, 1 anticipated SL subject (complete a SL subject in one year) and 3 HL subjects. So far I have : HL Chinese HL Literature (english A) HL Business & Management Anticipated SL mathematics SL Chemistry SL Biology I am thinking of becoming an English and Mandarin teacher, or a nutritionist if I change my mind, so are these topics suitable? I am okay at English - I usually get Bs but I do enjoy the subject. And also do you think this is a good combination? And will these to…
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Russian is practically my mother language and if I take it as a B language HL then 7 points are practically mine . But the problem is that I am very fond of German too, but I have studied it for only 3 years and am nowhere even close to Russian with it and I am scared of losing points and getting like 4-6 p. instead of 6 or 7. Now I dont't know what to take, a language which would give me max. points or a language new I could maybe learn to a normal level.. What do you think ? :/
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Hey guys! Course selection deadlines for my school are very near and I still haven't decided on some of the courses. So the toss up is between either taking Biology at HL or English Lit. at HL. I have already decided what other courses I would like to take already, however, I'm not so sure about these two courses. I was wondering about which is more challenging, how much the workload is for each course and how difficult it is to score well in both courses. Additionally, I would also like to know the difference between SL and HL in these respective courses. I need a reply soon as the form is supposed to be handed in within the next two to three days. I have strong interest…
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Hello, as the title reads today is my second day in the IB and I'm still not sure as to what subjects to choose, other than my languages; Swedish A SL English B HL I want to study medicine after the IB, so naturally I thought psychology would make for a good social science, however, I don't feel all too interested in the subject after having heard former students' descriptions of it. In addition to this I'll need to take both Biology and Chemistry on HL. Alternatively, I could take the irregular diploma with three sciences, but I feel like I would be in way over my head doing that. It comes down to taking either Psychology or Economics, and I would really appreciate…
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My IB Subject Selection
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Hi there, HL: - Math HL SL: - Chemistry SL - Physics HL - English A Literature SL - Economics HL - German A Language and Literature SL thanks
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I'm a Pre-DP and we are soon going to choose our 6 subjects. I am freaking out, and I dont know what to choose! So, my goal is to become a doctor in the future, does anyone know which subjects i need to get in medical school in Cambridge, Oxford, John Hopkins or Harvard. Yeah, I know it sounds impossible, BUT I dont give up easily and I am good at school. I know i can maintain a 40-42 point average, but i really insecure about which science subjects to choose. please help I want to take Chemistry HL, Psychology Hl, Biology HL or Physics HL. I have a hard time choosing between physics or biology. Does anyone know which higher level subjects I should choose so that I can g…
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I am not quite sure if I should do the IB Diploma Program or not. I think it is a very well preparation for university but for me it would be also a two year exchange program. I'm living in Switzerland and I would prefer to go abroad for the IB to benefit as well as possible. My mother tongue is German and I don't know if I could follow the lessons good enough. Now I have 4 lessons a week bilingual subject teaching. But I don't know if that is enough to follow the IB courses. I would be really happy if somebody could help me! Maybe somebody has made similar experiences or could say how difficult the first half year will be and how important the first half year is. Thank …
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How many students at your school do 4 HLs? What were their motives? I am just wondering because no-one else at my school does 4 HLs and the IB coordinator could not understand why I would do 4 haha.
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Hey, guys, I'm currently studying the IB MYP in French, in Egypt. I take Arabic and French as languages A, and English as my language B, but I'm relatively comfortable with English literature. I'm going to study for the diploma at Li Po Chun UWC starting this September and I'm making my subject choices right now. I'm opting to qualify for the bilingual diploma, and I'm planning on majoring in engineering. Your feedback and tips are much-appreciated So far that's how it is: HL: English A L&L Maths Physics SL: Arabic A Lit. Spanish Ab. initio Economics And the extended essay in Economics, written in French. Also, is it possible to study Chemistr…
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Economics HL AND Business HL
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I want to study Economics in the university,that's why I don't have a better idea than. taking both Economics HL and Business HL. Does it make sense or it is completely useless and these subjects are too similar to be chosen at the same time?
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I know there are quite a few Turner Fenton students here, so please do offer your opinions. Anyone. I'm considering changing my courses around abit. I want the easiest subject combination that I can have. The only subjects I'm doubting I'll do great in are Biology and History. I could switch one of them to SL and take HL French instead (HL French gives you a spare). Not that I'm great in french either. But from your experience, which two are easier? I like them all almost equally. HL: English Biology History SL: V. Arts French Math + a regular chemistry course in summer school ....Earlier I was considering Geography SL rather than History HL, b/c the grade boundaries are …
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hello, I need to choose my subject now, but i am still thinking about choose BNM or econ? I've chosen econ SL and BNM HL, but my teacher said it is really hard to study these two subject in the same time. So he recommend me to choose a group 4 subject(phy, chem, bio)( cuz i didn't choose any group 6 subject), but i am not good at science, so I should do BNM and Econ, or change econ to physic? PS. i want to study something about business in university
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This was what I was thinking so far: English A Spanish Ab initio Maths Economics Biology Chemistry Other points: I'm most probably going to anticipate Maths SL (so that leaves 5 subjects in year 12) For HL I don't really mind which ones out of English, Economics, Biology or Chemistry. I mean I like all those subjects. So I think its just a matter of which one is easiest. Does anyone know if doing two HL sciences would be really hard? (I heard from someone that it was hell, but I suppose I can deal with the work load??) Or would English HL be a better choice??? Is it really hard to get a 7 in that? Oh yeah, I could also do Maths HL (instead of anticipating SL, because …
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HELPMEEEEEEE
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I'm taking the IB exam for Saint Roberts in November and IM DYING OF FEAR. my grade 7 report card was not good. my average was 86. My moms driving me crazy because she says that under 90 isnt good enough abd i suck at language which is onse of the sections in fthe ib exam WHAT DO I DOOOOOOO
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