thebrownindianguy Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Hey! I've heard from a lot of people (including a couple of my teachers) that the IBO might stop the whole "extended essay" from next year. Is it true? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainbow Connection Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 I wouldn't think so considering they have updated the EE syllabus for 2013 examinations See guide here Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabz Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Well if it happens, then consider yourself lucky, if not then, welcome to the club Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrownindianguy Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Oh sorry guys, i meant for the next IB batch, so that would be in 2014. I guess i forgot to mention that in the prev post. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpediem Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Oh sorry guys, i meant for the next IB batch, so that would be in 2014. I guess i forgot to mention that in the prev post.If it starts with the 2014 batch, definitely not. The current IB1 class are working on their EEs right now, and part of the appeal (or torture) of the IB diploma is its EE so I doubt they would get rid of it. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggan.turner Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 i wish they were getting rid of it, that would make the whole thing seem more doable Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabz Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 i wish they were getting rid of it, that would make the whole thing seem more doableHaha, if i was to organize the IB program, i would have gotten rid of EE, TOK essay, more flexible in terms of CAS hours...for the basics 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dniviE Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) I don't think this is going to happen. The Extended Essay is very essential to the IB's success and acceptance in universities as it is one of the few truly international programs in which the students produce a full-blown research essay. That makes the IB very attractive for universities and also makes the IBO want to keep the Extended Essay as it gives them credibility in universities. TOK Essay is neither going to be removed as in almost every university there is some basic courses in knowledge theory, science theory or 'philosophy of science' or so that one has to take and therefore it prepares us pretty well to tackle such things later on. One example of this is that in my country, until 2010 if one had done the IB Diploma and passed TOK one didn't have to do those knowledge and scientific theory courses one would otherwise.I doubt they are getting rid of the Extended Essay, as it would hurt the IBO's credibility and also the overall credibility of the IB Diploma-program. I even doubt that it would benefit the students as the time spent of the Extended Essay is really not that many hours and those hours spent studying would probably not be spent studying or at least improve students grades marginally. Edited February 3, 2013 by dniviE 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TykeDragon Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Oh noes! The hexagon! Never will they violate their hexagon as badly as that! 3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezy19 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 I don't even want that to be true, just so y'all have to go through the same hell that I did actually tho, I doubt they will. It's very much the signature thing of IB. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabz Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) I don't think this is going to happen. The Extended Essay is very essential to the IB's success and acceptance in universities as it is one of the few truly international programs in which the students produce a full-blown research essay. That makes the IB very attractive for universities and also makes the IBO want to keep the Extended Essay as it gives them credibility in universities. TOK Essay is neither going to be removed as in almost every university there is some basic courses in knowledge theory, science theory or 'philosophy of science' or so that one has to take and therefore it prepares us pretty well to tackle such things later on. One example of this is that in my country, until 2010 if one had done the IB Diploma and passed TOK one didn't have to do those knowledge and scientific theory courses one would otherwise.I doubt they are getting rid of the Extended Essay, as it would hurt the IBO's credibility and also the overall credibility of the IB Diploma-program. I even doubt that it would benefit the students as the time spent of the Extended Essay is really not that many hours and those hours spent studying would probably not be spent studying or at least improve students grades marginally.Talking about EE being essential for acceptance in universities...Universities here in Switzerland require credits from 32 to as high as 38 points without bonus points lol so for people here doing IB and thinking of going to Swiss university is pretty much useless :/ Edited February 9, 2013 by shad0wboss Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketcrazynerd Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 nup im part of the nov 2014 batch i still have to do itdon't get so excited! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrownindianguy Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Aww man. I guess we just have to do it Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pallavi Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oh no.They aren't getting rid of it, although I heard that the EEs need to be uploaded from next year (like the ToK essay). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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