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Hey, I'm new to this forum so I hope this is the right way to ask questions :/ I'm a 14 year old 8th grader, i've been taking math with 11th and 12th graders for a while now and i just finished the Hl math course, did the exams and got a 6. My question is: If I send a certificate with the grade on it and proof that I'm only 14 turning 15 to MIT, could i get a full scholarship (or any sort of scholarship) to go to MIT after i finish school (perhaps only as long as i get a diploma)? Thanks in advance,
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So I'm in the second month of my second year in the IB program. I'm a DP student, and I have fairly good marks (predicted a 39). My downfall however, is that I'm in Math Studies. I'm absolutely terrible at math, and I hate it with a passion. So here I am, in Math Studies, which happens to also be my worst mark (pathetic, I know). Business on the other hand, is totally my thing. I got the business award last year, 7's for three consecutive terms, and I've just finished my EE on marketing. HL Business is such a breeze, and I love the content, so now that it's finally time to start applying for university, I want to go into a business faculty. But the dillema now is that uni…
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i want to be a doctor. I don't really care about the place where i will study/ Right now i am in DP1 and i have chem HL bio HL eco HL math SL eng lang/lit SL dutch SL Can i drop one of bio or chem? or can i drop it to SL? Because both HL means no life! And i dont care where i will study, so is there any university that will except me if i drop? Please let me know! X
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Hi guys, I'm going to bombard you with questions~~ haha, I was just wondering which university is better : UBC, U of T, Mcgill, or HKU. I'm planning to apply for early acceptance for these universities, but I'm not sure of the scores that are required to even have a chance for conditional/unconditional acceptance, as I know the scores on the sites are probably too low. My parents are from HK, so I'm planning to get my ID card right when I graduate in May, so is it possible for me to study in HKU not as a international student? or do I have to live there for 7 years? which I haven't, because I was born and raised in Canada. *edit* And I'd like to state that I am fluent in …
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I'm planning on going to Hong Kong for University and I was wondering what kind of IB score is required for Universities in Hong Kong? Im planning on studying in the business field and I have checked most of the universities webpages, but only list the general requirements to have IB diploma.
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Hey all, just a question on the significance of the entry requirements. I understand that they do need to be met I'm not talking drastic cases like applying to a 40 point university with 33 points.... It's mainly if they will still consider your application if you are a point or two under BUT have a good personal statement, work experience, LNAT as I'm going for law, etc. I'm predicted 37 but I didn't really try in the yr 12 mocks, plus the school messed up a couple of them by putting uncovered topics in them! Breakdown goes HL English 6/HL History 6/HL Philosophy 6/ SL Maths 6/ SL ESS 6/ Japanese SL 5. (+2 generic tok point.) I was one off a 7 in philosophy and they said…
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Hello, I would like to know do I need to take Geography classes if I want to study something related with Asia (for example, Chinese language or East Asian Studies). As for now, I have taken English A: languauge and literature, Lithuanian, French B, History, Maths and Biology.
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Hi. I have heard that when you want your teachers to write a recommendation letter for you, you will need to give them your CV. Can anybody tell me how to write one and what things I should include. Thanks
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Hi! I've just started the IB programme and I'm interested in studying Psychiatry in the future. In order to do so, I have to study medicine for 4 years before I can start specializing in Psychiatry. I'm interested in studying in the UK or US and I'm wondering what sciences I need to do in IB before I start with undergrad. in one of those countries. Due to classes taught simultaneously this is what I can chose: I can take chemistry HL/SL, Biology(Only at SL), Physics HL/SL (But I can't chose both Physics and Biology). I'm planning on taking Math SL, but I'm currently in Math HL to see how things go. So what sciences should I chose?
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Hey guys, I haven't even start the IB yet (2 days left) and I'm already looking into different universities. So I really want to study economics/finance, preferably in Sweden because I live there and the going to Uni is free here. But say that I get 39-40 points from IB, then I would like to study in UK (Warwick,LSE,Durham or any other of the sort) but the problem is that it's SO expensive! I mean 9000 pounds for tuition plus all the living costs. It adds up to about 14000-16000 pounds/year and there is no way I can afford that. I know you can borrow some of the money but still, paying it back will take a lot of time. 16000 pounds/ year for 3 years isn't very cheap... So…
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Hello people, what are your plans? 1. University Course? 2. Where you plan to go (Country-City-University)? 3. What year will you start? Do share please!
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Hey guys, I always knew that I wanted to include economics in my university degree but studying just economics was a bit too theoretical (besides the fact that I don't do Maths HL and wouldn't get into most of the curses) I looked a bit around and found the management course offered by some great universities (LSE, Warwick, etc.) so has anyone some experience with that course and knows what it all involves? I read the course content on the homepage of some universities but couldn't get much out of it. Thanks
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I'm doing all my university research right now and I honestly don't know if I'd be able to enjoy a university in the countryside. This is important to me because I want to go to a university where I won't be absolutely fed up with the place in a week, and I'd prefer it if I didn't have to transfer. (It's like moving from New York City to go to a university in Middlebury.) So does anyone have any personal experience on this? How would you know you enjoy the countryside? I can see myself there, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'd be happy.
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Title says it really - i would like to know what universities i can realistically be accepted to with my 32 IB point score. I want to study something into the direction of international business, management, finance, human resources etc. Thank you !
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Univerisity of Tokyo
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I am wondering if anyone here has any experience with the University of Tokyo? I will soon be an norwegian IB freshman. With little knowledge of the Japanese language. How long and what will be required to obtain a sufficent mastery of the language? How does the university look upon the IB diploma, what grades will be neccesary to be accepted?
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Hi. I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but anyways... It seems that universities require an English test score to prove your proficiency in English. I am confused whether to register for IELTS or TOEFL?? I mean which one is more widely accepted. I don't want to end up doing an exam to just realise that it may not be accepted by some universities. In case you need to know where I am thinking of applying I still don't know but may be Canada, Australia or Europe. And has anyone of you done these tests or is planning to do them?? (And what do you advise, should I do the test as soon as possible or should I wait? Is a lot of preparation required for…
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Hi guys, So I wanted to talk to you guys about my issue. I seriously don't know what I'm doing in my life. I first wanted to be a surgeon but I got very discouraged and felt like I wasn't going to become a surgeon, I was put off when I saw real nerds striving to become doctors (they were like studying and getting sevens). I'm more of the outgoing type, I can't put myself to work. Then I wanted to study economics, but dropped the subject because I found it in no way appealing to me. Therefore, I'm stuck and I don't know what to do in my life. I'm in 11th grade. My confidence is very low nowadays, (sorry for being too personal), after my father's passing, 10 months ago, eve…
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I'm currently studying IB1 in Australia and I'm thinking about going to Hong Kong University. Is there anyone knows that if HKU accepts International students applying for Actuarial Science with IB diploma?(coz i heard that it's extremely hard to get into medicine courses in HKU with IB scores) And actually I'm from China, mainland. would that matter?
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Hi, I am currently studying at Northeastern University (completed 2 semesters for Economics and Business), but I am looking to transfer. So far I have sent out applications to Erasmus University - Rotterdam School of management (International Business), Tilburg University (International Business), Hult International Business School London (International Business) and I am looking to apply to Bocconi University in Milan for their degree in International Economics, Management and Finance. I have the IB diploma (32 points) and meet the requirements of all the unis, although Bocconi might be a little competitive, as it is the last of three rounds of admission and it is the sh…
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Hi, Currently, I am a Pre-IB/ MYP student in Canada. I am interested in pursuing a career in the field of medicine (maybe neuropsychiatry). I do not know which universities to go to for Undergrad, medical school, and residency. I am interested in University of Toronto in Canada, Johns Hopkins in USA, and University of Sydney in Australia in no particular order of how I want to go. My first actual question is: Since I am in IB, is it better to do my Undergrad outside of my home country since IB is international? I was sort of interested in doing Undergrad in my home country then going outside of country for medical school/residency. How should I do this? Secondly, do m…
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How much leeway is there for entry requirements?
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Hi, So, I got a 34 and was wondering how far I can venture in terms of entry requirements. What I mean is, I can obviously apply to unis that offer 34 or lower but how far can I go the other way? For example, I've taken an interest in St. Andrews but their typical offer for Philosophy seems to be 35. Would there still be a possibility of being considered? If so, how far can I move from 34 (I'm guessing it's about 3 or 4 points?) Thanks
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Hey! Is it possible to study with certificates? My friend google doesn't like me at the moment. I would be plesed if I could get any information. Thank you!
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I'm looking at colleges overseas, especially in Germany. I live in the USA now, but used to live in Stuttgart and going to uni in Germany seems like the perfect time to go back. I've "toured" Heidelberg and Tubingen - as in, I walked around the campuses alone because tours weren't being offered - but I don't know if being fluent in German is a requirement to get in. I know that Jacobs in Bremen is one college I'm considering and they have a fluency in English requirement but not a fluency in German requirement. Are there any others with similar language standards?
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So I am having a real hard time to narrow down what I want to study at uni. I know that either way it will involve a lot of math, as that is what I enjoy the most. I guess the question is, can you get jobs outside of academia with math and/or physics degrees? I don't feel like I want to be stuck at university for my whole life, and that is why I'm not sure which one to pick. Any help?
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Ok, so I am not doing that well. Well that is I am not passing all my subjects but I am only halfway through year 11. I want to a science course at uni possibly an engineering course. I have starting studying though not only just doing my homework. So is this a reasonable aspiration? I am getting 1/7 for Chem! And I am doing maths studies....so I need some advice.
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Is anyone studying/has studied here? I was looking at all these reviews and they are very mixed. Some like it, some don't. How is the staff quality here? Thank you.
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Hi guys, I have heard that German universities really dislike the IB... I just want to find out whether this is true or not. Also, if the answer is positive what is the score to be accepted? I tried to ask some people from the DAAD about this, but they were unable to provide me with any useful information. That's why I'm counting on you
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I'm doing Math SL but I feel it is too much to do and I don't really like Math so I'm considering changing it to studies. And my question is; is it a possibility for me to become a doctor even if I've only done studies?
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Heyy i am very interested in the ecole hoteliere de lausanne, what's your opinion on this school? Has anyone tried applying there? I find that not many people are interested in hospitality and management making it difficult for me to get any information.. :/
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Well, I'm finally at a crossroads. I was accepted unconditionally to both NYU and Northwestern, but I have absolutely no idea which to pick. So...I thought, what better way to help me reach that decision than asking fellow IB-ers? I intend to study Communication in Northwestern and Film in NYU. Northwestern only offer a BS, while NYU offer both a BA and BS in FIlm. I heard from several people that a BS is better than a BA because it gives you the opition of either MS or MA in the future, rather than a BA which only limits you to MA. I just want to make sure, is this true? What are your opinions on this? Also, NYU really know how to sell themselves. I got several calls fro…
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Hi, is anyone here applying or planing to apply to Maastricht University, or does anyone have any experience, info, etc? Thank you
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Hey! As I was pouring a cup of coffee for myself (in order to stay awake and write that ghastly history IA.....) it occurred to me that I am, in fact, the first person in my family to go to University (in 2013, IF they accept me, etc.) and I wonder if anyone has any similiar experiences, or that they feel that it helped them somehow? (perhaps they included it in their personal statement?) Should I include it in my personal statement that I'm the first one of my family to go to Uni? Can I benefit from this some how? -- thanks!
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Hey, did university that you applied to required recommendation from your IB coordinator? Please tell me was it voluntary(you can give it if you want to), required or they did not ask for it and to what university and where did you apply. I'd appreciate it
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I'm just wondering whether you actually get a normal semester report card besides your actual IB score? Like where it says how many days you were absent, with comments from the teachers and your semester grade... etc. And if so, are the universities actually interested in that? THanks!
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Hi guys.. these are my subjects currently: Danish A HL English A HL Mathematics HL Chemistry HL Business & Management SL Spanish a/b initio I am currently really really considering dropping down in Chemistry because it is not as strong as my other HL subjects (get 7 in the others, get a 6 in Chemistry) and I don't feel as if I have full understanding of the subject and it annoys me! So I was wondering if it will greatly impact my university possibilities negatively if I drop it to standard. This means I will not have a HL science. I probably want to do something involving mathematics, so I really hope it won't mess too much up. Hoping for fast replies! Thx!
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Hii guys i want to study Medicine and i take biology HL, chemistry HL, maths HL, English B SL, Turkish A1 SL, economics SL.But there is a problem..Some says you don't need to take maths HL for medical schools and some says you must take..I've been searching for exact answer for months and i still couldnt find an exact answer..i know its also up to the universities but if its not that necessary to take maths HL for Medicine i dont want to deal with it because its pretty challenging..So guys is it okey to take math SL for Medicine?If you know anything please help me i really need your helps.. Tyty
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Hey all, So, I wish to go to University in Europe. The UK is my first preference, however I am also quite interested in France, les Grandes Ecoles in particular. However, the admissions process is like nothing I've seen elsewhere, with the 2-year prep courses and entrance exams. I've asked my French teacher, but she only knows of the processes for EU/Local students. I was wondering if anybody here had any experience/knowledge regarding the international admissions process for these universities? I'm particularly interested in whether or not Internationals need to do the prep courses. For reference's sake, I'm primarily looking at SciencesPo, however some of the Parisian H…
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What are the principles of equity in terms of law? Why is it described in this way? An essay question I have to do.. when I know hardly anything about law.. I don't understand what equity is in terms of LAW? Because it's different from the usual meaning of equity (fairness, morality, equality) HELP
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I think I just bombed paper 1 of my math exam... like level 3. I'm going to try and do well on paper 2 but I did pretty bad I think. I got 5s on my IAs too, I choked - that's all I can say. I choked bad. So what's next for me? Can I get into a life science program? Any help would be appreciated, I'm almost bawling here.
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got HKU's admission offer.... wondering if anyone in the forum goes to HKU for undergraduate studies or just got admission offer like I did PS: wish everyone a bright future.
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What is the most polite/efficient way to tell the universit(ies) that you will not attend? Sorry for wording that awkwardly but I think it's clear what I meant.
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Has anyone heard of this University or attended it? I was looking for an English taught engineering course when I discovered this uni located in Karlsruhe , Germany. They also offer a one week High School summer course which I might attend depending on different factors. http://carlbenz.idschools.kit.edu/summer_school.php Would be great to hear from people who have come in contact with it or similar ones.
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Anyone planning on studying in Hong Kong when they go to uni? I've got my eyes set on studying the BBA program in the "Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" (HKUST). I got my offer and paid my deposit. I also got my offer from the "University of Hong Kong" (HKU) to study the BA program, which I also paid my deposit for. I'm keeping HKU as a back up. What about you guys?
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Does anyone know of chess-related scholarships in UK, Oz land or the US? I've found one at UT-Austin but Im not sure about 2013-2014 year. Thanks in advance
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Hi, I am currently sitting my IB exams in a few weeks and well, I just wanted to enquire about the following: I applied for the UK, received my conditional offers and picked two of those to be my firm and insurance (Royal Holloway- University of London for their new BSa/BSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) and Kent for International Relations with Politics plus a year in Japan), but I am not sure if I actually wish to spend the next three/four years of my life in England. Don't get me wrong, I am actually very proud of having the opportunity of studying in two amazing universities, yet as I said before, I am still not sure if England will fit me the best. What …
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When giving predicted grades, I'm not really sure, do teachers give only grades for our subjects so that we have max. 42 points or do they give the 3, or 2 or 1 points too for the EE, TOK essay and CAS? Sorry if the question is weird, I don't know how to ask it differently
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Today I was wondering when I should actually start looking for suitable universities. I know the deadlines for applications varies from country to country and even then some unis have a different schedule. But what would be a good time to have a clear list of possible candidates? Or maybe easier, when did you start seriously looking for universities? I am currently towards the end of IB1 and to be honest I couldn't name a university I could see myself at in 18 months.
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I read from another topic in this forum that the National University of Singapore is biased against IB, favoring the A-levels instead. Is this still true up to now? Also what grade out of 42 should I be aiming for if I am to apply for law or economics either at National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University? Any insights and suggestions will be appreciated.
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Hello, I apologize in advance if this question has been asked before. (I tried searching the forums and internet for answers, but none has given me the answer I needed) The question is: For universities in the UK and USA, which school year's grades are sent for admissions? (ex: grade 11 grades, first semester grade 12, etc) I have heard that Canadian universities mostly base their decisions on first semester grades from grade 12. I have also heard that American universities tend to look at your grade 11 grades. Is that true? Thanks
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As I'm planning on taking a gap year next year to study mandarin and to do an internship, I was wondering what your experiences with a gap year were, especially what goes for university applications. I'm going to be applying within that gap year rather than deferring my application, so that's what I'm most interested in, but feel free to share any other experiences you had with gap years.
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