Pre-IB/MYP
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OK so after being told taking 3 HL sciences was not the best idea, I have here a better list of my subjects for IB1. Please tell me what you think HL Geography Biology Chemistry SL Math English French +Academic physics in summer school...
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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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I am considering this course: English A1 SL Math SL Biology SL History HL Economics HL Mandarin Chinese B HL + Psychology HL I will be trying to take up 4 HLs when IB starts. I should be taking Chinese A2, because I am a fluent speaker, but my school doesn't offer it. Will B HL be as hard? Will I get royally screwed by the extra HL? Should I take Psychology in SL instead?
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I have been studing the IB since September and currently do 3 HL subjects. But I now want to do HL Biology, is it possible to change it from standard, catch up,and continue doing all the HL subjects I am doing at the moment?
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Hi guys, I'm planning to take 4 HL subjects next year and I'm being compromised with my choices. I plan on either taking a science-based course in college as I plan on becoming a research scientist, but I'm also considering law, although I'm borderline with that idea. What I drafted for my subjects are: HL Chemistry HL Physics HL English Language and Literature HL Mathematics SL Psychology French ab initio Now I know it looks like suicide but I'm confident that I'll pass the course with flying colours, pardon my arrogance. I'm currently finishing the IGCSE course, and I'm taking the same subjects in IB, sans psychology and french (although I have self taught mysel…
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So next year I'll be going into IB and my school requires HL European History and HL English. Currently, my plan for next year is: HL History HL English HL Biology (my school doesn't offer SL Bio) SL Physics Year 2 (I started SL physics this year in 10th grade; my school doesn't offer HL physics) SL Spanish SL Math So here's my problem: I really, really want to take HL math. I've always been really good at math and it's always come very easily to me. I've never gotten anything less than 100% on any of the exams in Algebra 2 and Geometry last year was basically the same thing. My elementary school didn't off any math beyond Math 7, so I started middle school in Pre-Algebra…
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4 HLs?
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Hi, I'm a sophomore going into the IB DP program next year and I'm still deciding what classes I want to take. I've been thinking about taking two HL sciences because I really enjoy science and because I have the room. I'm also seriously considering becoming a doctor. The HLs I'm thinking about are: English HL (required at my school) Visual Arts HL Biology HL Chemistry HL My SLs will be French and Math. I was wondering if I would be able to handle this, and still receive high IB examination grades. I have very good grades right now, and I'm two years ahead in math (I'm not taking math HL because I don't want to). Many of my teachers say I can handle it, but I wanted feed…
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Hi guys, I'm currently a sophomore (year 11) and am going to be starting the IB program next year. We have to do our course choices now so this is what I'm planning to do: English A: Literature SL Chinese A: Literature SL Spanish Ab Initio SL Math HL Chem HL Econ HL My question is..is it worth it to switch English to HL and have 4 HLs instead of 3??? A lot of upperclassmen at my school have told me not to do it, but at the same time they've also said that english hl and sl is almost the same..there are only a couple more works studied so I am really conflicted :/ I'd switch Chinese to HL, but I'm taking it a year early (anticipated student) so I can't... What do you guys …
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Hey guys, I am new to these forums and I know that a lot of these forum posts are cropping up with threads on course selections so sorry if I'm repeating something in a previous thread. Anyways, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the courses that I need and want to take next year when I enter IB1 as well as the courses I can take in IB2. Now my general idea for what courses I want to take are: HL Math -- Can be both SL and HL (I currently have a 93 in Math) Chemistry -- Can only be HL (I currently have a 93 in Science) Biology -- Can be both SL and HL (I currently have a 93 in Science) English -- Can be both SL and HL ( I currently have an 88 in English) SL History -- Can be both S…
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For senior year in the IB diploma, there are 5 HL courses I have to take: HL English HL Studies in Literature HL Business Leadership HL Physics HL Science I’m assuming this is allowed because I can’t graduate with the diploma without these courses. For SL I take, SL French SL Math There is no HL Math offered at my school. However, there is an HL Math online course. I need to take HL Math for the university programs I want to apply to. So, I would have to take 6 HL courses, one SL course, and a TOK course. Do you think this would be allowed?
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Hi, I'm currently a sophomore (Grade 10 or Year 11), about to head into the IB next year. I'm currently in the midst of selecting my IB courses for next year. Here's my situation: I want to take 7 IB classes. This is not normally allowed at my school, and the only way to do such a course load is to do 7 certificates (you are not allowed to take a 7th class as an elective in addition to the full diploma). 4 HLs is not allowed for full diploma candidates either. The classes are as follows: SLs: A English Lang and Lit SL A Chinese Lang and Lit SL Information Technology in a Global Society SL (online) HLs: Chemistry HL Physics HL Economics HL Math HL Should I go with such a l…
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hey everyone, I am specifically asking anyone who has 7 subjects, 4 HLs or both: how do you manage to do it? I honestly need tips and tricks because this(my) way, I will not be able to keep it up. currently I have my subjects are the following: Chemistry HL Biology HL English HL German HL History SL Math SL Physics SL so again, what are your experiences?
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I just chose my subjects for the next two years of IB, but I'm starting to get nervous about them because of how hard everyone says IB is. (I knew it was hard when I started, yes, but I'm getting cold feet about my choices now, haha) I chose: English Lang/Lit HL Danish Literature HL Global Politics HL Visual Arts HL Spanish ab initio Biology SL Math Studies + EE, ToK, etc I have 7 subjects, 4 of which are HL, so I'm starting to get nervous about the pressure I will be putting myself under. When I chose I figured that Visual Arts HL wouldn't be that bad, as there isn't as much reading and note-taking, etc, and it's more independent. Thankfully I have a really nice …
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Hi there. I'm in IGCSE now and about to do IB next year...and we've begun our subject briefs. I'm quite determined to take 7 IB subjects, even though many here say I won't survive. However most would deem my HLs quite easy compared to most. THANK YOU SO MUCH in advance to any people that would have the patience and heart to answer these questions for me. IB Diploma: English A1 HL Psychology HL/Geography HL/History HL (Haven't decided) Psychology HL/Geography HL/History HL (Haven't decided) ESS/Biology SL Maths Studies SL/ Maths Methods SL (see below) Mandarin Chinese B SL In addition, I will take an IB Certificate online in either Economics HL or SL depending on what I t…
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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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I'm a sophomore going into the IB at my private high school (all Ib) and am taking: Lang & Lit SL B-spanish SL Psychology SL Biology HL Math HL Physics HL At my school all classes are taught at higher level in 11th grade so I could change my higher levels if i want, but I am in the process of trying to add 7th subject IB Music as well.I am a very good student with straight A's and love science and math. Also I'm a very musical student (Play percussion, piano, guitar) Play in every music group on campus and have gone to many band competitions solo and ensemble. I am wondering whether the workload is too much. I would love to hear from anybody who has taken 7th subject …
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http://www.ibsurvivors.com/new-blog/2016/1/6/shikhar-s-8-reasons-why-you-should-take-ib-over-ap
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Hey! anyone can tell me about 9th grade i IB? I have to choose between science or commerce. I have chosen commerce. I also have to choose between IT or computer studies? whats the difference? Any tips on choosing art/music/drama? I need advice. Thank u so much! Peace.
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Hi! So I'm new here and I'm really not sure this is in the right topic but I'm a raising junior and I'm starting IB in August and I'm still debating on my schedule: HL: Bio Arabic Psychology (or maybe Econ) SL: Chem English Math I'm hoping to do medical when I graduate. I can't decide if I should take psych or Econ cause in our school psych is apparently the hardest ib class you can take from the humanities once. I was also thinking maybe I should take IB Econ and take psych as an AP class so it won't effect me getting my diploma! For everyone who finished IB, was it worth it? Do you feel satisfied that you took it? And how can IB students manage to study for SAT/ACT w…
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Are you about to become an IB student or are you considering becoming one? Here is a preview of how IB can look from the inside (watch video). My IB group in Mexico made this video which shows how was IB for us from 2011 to 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy7f1tEF0zw We had a great experience. We became a really united group and we helped ourselves survive the hardest moments. We had fun too.
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So I'm a grade 10 student now and I'm studying in an IB school in NL. I heard from school about the e-assessment stuff from Grade 9 and it seems quite complicated. Do I have to get at least 5 for each subject on e-assessment? If I didn't get a 5 for every subject, am I not allowed to enter DP? Or do I have to repeat the year? Please help it really gives me a lot of anxiety
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So, I'm only just starting the Pre-IB program, so this is all new to me. I'm concerned that my biology teacher will be on maternity leave until early next year, and our "substitute" has hardly been giving us any proper instruction in the subject. We're trying to get something done, but is there any way that myself and my peers could teach ourselves the subject? Is there any need to? Actually, could you explain the requirements/exams that we have to take in Pre-IB, too? I feel unprepared and nervous. Thank you!
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Do all schools go through an application process which determines a student's acceptance into their school's IB program? At my high school (United States) all potential IB applicants submit an anonymous application which goes through two rounds of review by three teachers. If the application passes, students are invited to interview and are then accepted into the program based off the success of the interview. I recently went though the application process and was rejected during the anonymous review process due to my most recent quarter and midterm grades which slumped dramatically. I have one horrendous quarter grade in my math course, and three bad midterm grades i…
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Hey guys I'm not the smartest child and i have seemed to not get into the pre-ib for grade 9 at my high school, Bayview Seconddary. I really did want to get in so i was wondering, since the grade 10 is still pre-ib, would i be able to do an admission test for grade 10 pre-ib? Thanks
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Advice for Business/Econ uni
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Hey, I would like some advice and suggestion on what subjects I should select for DP, as the title indicates I want to specialize in the Econ/B&M area. These are my choices: Math HL, Econ HL, B&M HL/Bio HL, lang lit sl, spanish sl, bio/b&m sl. My first concern is that is B&m needed for my area and is it seen as a soft subject. Also is Math HL necessary for Econ or B&m area.
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Hi, I have to decide my subjects in a few days and I am really confused with two of my subjects. It would be great if you could give your opinion / some advice For my HL’s : 1. Math 2. Business Management 3. Economics / Pyschology I have done economics for a year in grade 9 and I have mixed feelings about it. I have never done Pyschology before so I don’t what exactly it is but it seems interesting. For my SL’s 1. English Lang and Lit 2. French B 3. Biology / Computer Science I have done Biology in my MYP years and I used to do pretty well and my school teacher is good too. I have never do…
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I am doing ib next year, do any of you have any advice for me? What some highlight, things you enjoyed?
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Hi, I am an 8th grader and I have been planning to go into the IB program once I am a junior. At the high school I am going to go, you are required to be in the Pre-IB/ Scholars program to register into the actual IBDP. A lot of my friends have told me not to and that I will have no social life if I do this. However, I knew someone who did the IBDP while playing basketball and working. I would like to know if it is really as burdening as people make it sound. (I know it is different for everyone depending on personal choices) I would also like to know what subjects would be best for me to take. These are the classes I would like to take: - English SL - Math…
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Hi! So I really need help with choosing what HL and SL courses to take. I'm definitely taking HL English Literature, HL History, HL Spanish Language and Literature, SL Biology, and Math Studies (SL). I think I'm quite good at French, so I was thinking of taking French B HL too, but I'm afraid 4 HL courses will be too much to handle. I've been getting 6's and 7's in all of my courses, and would really like to get into my dream school (which happens to be an Ivy League school). I intend to focus on the Humanities. I chose Math Studies because I'm not very good at math and taking SL Math would have taken away time from studying for my other demanding courses, but I'm afr…
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Hi! If you could take a moment to help me out I would be SUPER grateful. So I have to choose my subjects in the next few weeks and I'm struggling with what to choose for my Group 3. I am only (kind of) certain of 4 things: Biology HL. Chemistry HL. Math SL. French SL. English SL. (You can let me know if you've taken something similar to this and if you believe my choices are a good idea:) ) My dilemma is over what my Individuals and Societies course will be. My school offers only History and Economics as in class subjects, but if interested (like I am) students can take Psychology online with Pamoja. I am debating between all three because: 1) I'm very…
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Before reading on... let me first say, I'm an extremely confused student at this point. First off, I've always been really interested in writing, and have always considered it as a dream career. Problem is... the chances of becoming a successful writer and basing your life off of it are extremely slim. That said, I need another field to go into as a source of stable income in the future. (especially since IB is not particularly geared towards the arts, and literature) So a few weeks ago when we had course selections, I decided that business would be a good field. Not because I'm really that interested in it, but because I'm pretty decent at Math, and at the time, I d…
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Hey guys, I have pretty much decided on my subject choice (except for one subject but that is another thing). My question though is which options you people would advise. I will be taking 2 environmental sciences. Chemistry SL and Physics HL. Generally preferred choices for me would be those with a high amount of mathematics. So I'd like to know your experiences with options in either subject and which ones you could suggest. Much thanks!
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Setting up my schedule next year & decided to take Physics HL despite being an average math student. I took Algebra 1 Concepts & Algebra 2 Concepts, and am now in Geometry academic. However, I put a great deal of work into my classes (currently have a 98.5 in geo) and am willing to work for good marks. In addition, next year I'll be taking Mathematics SL. Looking for input on my choices, I really want to take Physics HL, but I know it's a lot of math and calculus in particular, which I haven't learned at all yet but will as I take the course. With a tutor to help is it probable I could handle/ do well in the class? Again, ready to work very hard. Unrelated, I'm …
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Hi, I'm starting the IB DP in the fall and plan on majoring in chemistry/biochemistry in college. Based off of that, I would be grateful if some of you commented on my subject choices and the main thing to focus on to succeed in that particular subject. Note: my school requires HL English Literature for the DP, so there's no way I can get away with not taking the dreaded subject. HL: English Literature Chemistry Math SL: French B Environmental Systems Computer Science I would be open to changing my Group 2 subject (currently ESS).
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Hi, I'm new to the whole IB survival forum, and the IB as a whole too. I'm starting the IB next year, and I've chosen the following subjects -HL English Language and Literature -HL Visual Arts -HL Psychology -HL Biology -Spanish ab initio (SL) -Maths Studies (SL) You can obviously see my weak points through the subject choices, but I was wondering which of the 4 HLs' to drop within the first few weeks of school next year. I was never planning to do 4 HLs, and I know thats a death wish to do so... but I'm only starting with them because I wanted a 'safety-net' or the choice to drop the subject that I end up disliking or finding challenging. I'm not sure if this starti…
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Greetings! I've posted a topic a while ago regarding french tutoring but now I have another problem... I need advice regarding tests as my mark has dropped because of the few recent tests I have done. What happens is that I study by doing review questions if its something like math or reviewing my notes for things like science, and so forth. However, when I actually do the test, I seem to just blank out and forget EVERYTHING! It gets me mad how I studied hard for it, and that I was actually capable of getting 100s but I couldn't remember anything... I need advice on what to do, is it the way I'm studying? I really need help because its getting seriously depressing... …
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Hey Everybody, This might be in the wrong place but I really need help and advice for next year. I am taking HL Physics HL Chemistry HL Econ SL English SL Math Abn. Spanish What are the best books for the classes above in terms of the syllabus changes as well for 2016 for some of the classes? I can only find books from 2012, 2013 for some of them, but how often does the curriculum change were people shouldn't buy outdated books? Any advice on the classes above, things to do, how to be organized in that class, studies, etc. Anything from those questions and your advice will be great! Thanks!
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Hey, I am going to start IB next year(pre-IB student) and I am sure and confident about hardworking in IB but ı have a doubt about it. In Turkey we have an important exam to enter universities. This exam is so important that some of the students even started to study for this from the first year of high school. I choose IB to earn a different and qualified mentality and improve my knowledge in science in a different language side. My purpose is to get in a Med school, sure I want to go to a prestige university in UK but it is too expensive. So here is my question: Could I study IB while I am studying to my country's exam?
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I'm sure you already picked up on this simply by reading the title, but school begins in a week and I'm scared!! Is there anything that I can do to prepare for it? I've read a few books this summer, I've done a little bit a research on possible extended essay topics, and I have been reading the different posts in this forum. Is there anything else that I can do before hand? Should I start looking over the HL math topics in my course companion that I purchased? Should I study for the ACT and SAT? I've never been this nervous for school before.. Oh and also, I need an efficient method for organizing my school work. Should I buy a binder for each class? Or just folde…
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Helloooo.. First of all, got to say that I adore this site haha. So far it’s been quite insightful with my IB exam prep. I have applied to Dr G W William’s IB program, and for the exam portion, do any of you remember the time you were given for each subject? I just want to prepare myself so I’m not dealing with any surprises. Also, any status on the confirmation of the IB World Program at Williams, or is it not discussed with the students? - M
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So, I want to be a politician when I'm older. I signed up for HL math, physics, and history, and SL English, Spanish, and Chemistry. I have always been a kid who was avidly interested in mathematics, and taking physics this year has been extremely fun. I sincerely enjoy these classes, and I score the among the highest grades in my school. Now, I talked to my guidance counselor, and she recommended HL english and history. HL english isn't really that different from SL right? But, since I'm taking History, she said that I had freedom to take the courses I desire too. Is it possible to have feedback from former IB students on how these courses went? I'm just nervous because …
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It is compulsory at our school to do a SL subject anticipated - meaning they complete the course one year earlier. I was recommended to do anticipated SL maths, but I'm not sure if it will be too difficult as it means two years of maths learning crammed into one year. Any ideas?
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Hey, I'm new to this website and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to study for my pre-ib exam? I'm also a little confused, because the school I hope to get into holds the Pre-IB exams in January instead of the apparently usual Nov. or May. Does anyone have any idea why? Thanks
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I apologise in advance if I do not index this question correctly as I am new to these forums and just wanted some advice. I am about to start the IB program, my subjects are as follows; 1. Ab-initio French 2. Maths SL 3. Chemistry SL 4. Economics HL 5. English HL 6. Film Studies HL I am sort of nervous about starting the IB. I was wondering if any of the more experience IB students could give me some advice either about study/preparation for a specific subject or organisation for the IB in general. I am also interested in finding out if anyone uses a particular note taking method (e.g. the Cornell method of note-taking) and what their study methods are for specific …
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I am a sophomore going into IB next year and can't decide which would be a better fit for me. California resident and i'm currently in Pre-Calculus. I average B's and C's on test and am currently standing with a B-. I plan on studying Molecular Biology or some sort of life science in University because I want to eventually become a doctor. So feel free to give me any suggestions
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Hi! Can anyone tell me how AP exams compare to IB in terms of content? I'm specifically interested in how similar is AP Biology to IB Biology HL in terms of content. Also, could you please tell me how AP Physics 1 (or 1&2) compares to IB Physics (SL or HL). Thank you very much in advance !!
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which sub is to be taken for architecture IB Math HL or SL
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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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