JuanRehak Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Hello everybody, I want to ask you for advice. I am currently doing the IB DP, and my subjects are Czech A (SL), English B (HL), Economics (SL), Physics (HL), Chemistry (HL) and Math (SL). I was thinking if I should do the IB certificate instead of the diploma. I want to work as a chemical engineer, and so the languages and economy are useless for me. I've heard that in the IB certificate you can choose a number of subjects you want to do, so I would choose high levels physics, chemistry, and math. Our school does not teach HL math, which is why I have just SL. I've also heard that you do not need to do ToK, EE, and CAS. My question is, should I do the IB Diploma or the IB Certificate? Thanks for any advice Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chakuza Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 i think you should do the ib diploma since most universities dont accept IB Certificate Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IJustWanaPass Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Pick the diploma, its more recognised around the world. Everyone knows this programme is a pain, but in the end, all your HARD WORK pays off. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmededed Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 The certificate is recognised very poorly in comparison to the Diploma, IB gets its "hellish" aspects from the diploma (TOK, EE, 150CAS), therefore taking it away would take the main IB aspect of it, which in my eyes beats the whole purpose of doing the IB course. Hope this helps! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateDrop Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 13 hours ago, JuanRehak said: Hello everybody, I want to ask you for advice. I am currently doing the IB DP, and my subjects are Czech A (SL), English B (HL), Economics (SL), Physics (HL), Chemistry (HL) and Math (SL). I was thinking if I should do the IB certificate instead of the diploma. I want to work as a chemical engineer, and so the languages and economy are useless for me. I've heard that in the IB certificate you can choose a number of subjects you want to do, so I would choose high levels physics, chemistry, and math. Our school does not teach HL math, which is why I have just SL. I've also heard that you do not need to do ToK, EE, and CAS. My question is, should I do the IB Diploma or the IB Certificate? Thanks for any advice As mentio 13 hours ago, JuanRehak said: Hello everybody, I want to ask you for advice. I am currently doing the IB DP, and my subjects are Czech A (SL), English B (HL), Economics (SL), Physics (HL), Chemistry (HL) and Math (SL). I was thinking if I should do the IB certificate instead of the diploma. I want to work as a chemical engineer, and so the languages and economy are useless for me. I've heard that in the IB certificate you can choose a number of subjects you want to do, so I would choose high levels physics, chemistry, and math. Our school does not teach HL math, which is why I have just SL. I've also heard that you do not need to do ToK, EE, and CAS. My question is, should I do the IB Diploma or the IB Certificate? Thanks for any advice I would strongly advise against IB certificates as stand alone qualifications due to their lack of credibility at many International universities and institutions. I'd advise you take either the IB diploma or your country's equivalent course. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Whether you want to go into academia or industry, a solid set of comprehension and communication skills will be very useful after undergraduate so language/literature studies will be useful Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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