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Hi, I've got a few questions about engineering. I'm good at Math and Physics, I've wanted to study architecture for several years, but now I'm leaning towards engineering. I've read many uni's sites about it, but still I've got no specific idea of what I want to study, baecause most of the fileds of study are infamiliar to me. I don't know if I want to design engines or if I want to build robots or cars, because I haven't done any of these things in my life... And I have to decide what I want to do even not knowing what I'm choosing... My questions are very general: 1.Is there a uni which offers "just engineering" and is good? Which one? 2. What do you do after engineerin…
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Hello, I am simply curious about how many universities most people apply to, as well as which ones are common ones. So I am just hoping you could put down where you have applied, where you got accepted, and where you ended up/may be going.... All universities please not just in the UK or USA. Thanks. Miccol
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Just curious.
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HL: ITGS English Business SL: Math French Chemistry So no engineering or stuff of the sort.
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I just want to know if there is any way to increase my ib predictions before October i am currently predicted 34 without tok and EE but i want 36
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Hi! I am currently applying for the Diploma Program and my subjects are: English HL Bosnian HL (native language) German HL Mathematics SL Economics SL Biology SL Many of my friends that are already in the Diploma Program said that my choice is good, but I am not concerned about that. Like many, I want to study abroad as my country doesn't offer that much quality education. I am either going to study economy or medicine in a German-speaking land and I already searched on the ibo.org/recognition but the description of the qualifications is not that good. I would kindly ask you to recommend me some universities for either medicine or economy in a German-speaking land in orde…
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It's been my dream to go back to Oregon, Corvallis! And now it's actually possible. My dad has just told me that he's OK with me going and living on my own in America. I'm really anxious. Anyway, almost no college offers forensics as a major😒 but then I found that my dream university (Oregon State University) lets me major in chemistry with a forensic option! So here's my question: does OSU really recognize IB and not just say they recognize it like other universities do? Also what does a forensic option mean, I have a hunch but I'm really not sure😔
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Hi guys So, I just finished my IB1, and, well I have to start with the whole thing with universities. I did not get my predicted yet, but it will be in the range from 33-36 without TOK,EE,CAS. My subjects are HL: physics, bosnian, english B; SL: math, chemistry, economics. I am mainly focused on engineering, something between oil engineering or mechanical, but I am also interested in film&video production. So, to come to the question, I am interested in, how should I start the search for universities? I know for the Shelby Davis scholarships, but they mainly cover US, and I would really like to go to europe (although i am not able to pay for my uni') Is there a list…
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Hey everyone, I've just begun my IBDP last month (april) from India and I wanted to know what career options I could have with my current combination: English History and Economics at Higher Level, and Math SL, French Ab Initio and ESS SL. I could work with any of my three Higher Levels at University/College level, but I would prefer History and English to Economics.
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Hi there! I would like to know the applications and deadlines for univs in US, UK and Canada. I will start my IB 2 in July and I will also have to give give my SAT exams. Problem is I have heard that we have to give 3 SAT exams ( which is one main SAT test and rest 2 SAT subject test). Problem is that I am focusing on business management and I can only see Science subjects in the SAT list. I had already gave AP exams for micro and macro. I would also like to know the requirements and deadlines for univs in UK and Canada . Thank you!
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Hi! I am planning to study marine biology after IB but don't know where! I've been looking in Australia and Hawaii but which school? Subjects: HL: Chemistry Biology English B SL: Economics Mathematics Swedish
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I want to study medicine, and still looking for unis, it's so complicated, I'm already the last year student, is there any possibility to get to medicine in any uni in the world without any admission tests, only good grade. I would like to point out that it is not possible for me to apply UK university, because I don't belong to UE resident, and most of schools only accept 5-10 International students, moreover, most of them need UKCAT and BMAT, thirdly, for international students the annual fee is between £19,000-32,000 O_o, apparently is too much. Furthermore, I would exclude US, since I will have to take SAT. I would really appreciate any help, because I'm really in t…
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I just finished my SL math paper 2 yesterday, and I have to admit, it was horrible. Everything that I didn't study showed up on that paper, and I left like 2 questions blank. But I still want to go to university, and I still want to do science. If I apply for cognitive science at U of T or some other school, would it be a good idea to apply with the intention of switching majors as soon as possible, once I finished the appropriate courses? I'm not very knowledgeable with university, so excuse me if I made a mistake in thinking. It's not that I don't like cognitive science, it's just that I like the harder sciences more than cs.
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NOTE: Please ignore my last thread about drugs... Anyway, my SL math exam is tomorrow, and I am scared sh*tless about failing it. For reasons which I would rather keep to myself, I only had 2 days to study, and I think I know everything. However, I need to study probability and trig heavily. I have a 96 in the course. However, I'm worried that I might fail and get something like a 60 something. JUST FOR REASSURANCE, does anyone know anybody who had a 60-something in a high school prerequisite course, and still made it to uni? I already had a really bad mark in SL physics, so I don't want another bad mark in math either...
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I would like to do a major in french studies and I thought that an immersion for a year or two would be the best in France. Could you guys short list a few universities where I can study French explicitly in France. Paris could be great, also other cities. Thanks. #Would be helpful.
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Do you think that one's school's name value or reputation crucially affect one's chance of going to university? I am just wandering because all of my friends, who graduated from so-so high school, in US, no matter how they work hard, failed to get into ivy-leagues... Thank you for your time reading it!
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I'm curious about -pros and cons -how different are they -your experiences Also, I wanted to know how international students felt going to a new country Oh and I currently live in the US but I'm interested in possibly going to the UK.
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Which classes do you think are the best for me if I want to read International Relations ? I picked these : HL: English B, French B, Economics SL: Mathematics, Biology, Slovak A But I want to get rid of French, because I've been studying it only for a year and a half and found out it's not enough to handle HL. Could you please give me an advice ? Thank you.
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Do i have to go math hl to study computer science in college? or is it easy to find colleges that accept math sl? and which countries accept math sl? i have to choose the subjects for next year. and do i need physics for computer science? im trying to avoid it
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Hey guys.. I have applied to NUS but I noticed that the admission requirements for Law and Medicine are insanely high (like 42 points or something). In the course brochure the only requirement they have listed is that one should have a high grade in math and physics HL (and yes, thats how they literally wrote it). so I was just wondering if anyone knew the general range of offers they made. Also do you think that because im doing Math, Physics and chem HL it will be lower for me? I am predicted a 7 for Chem and Physics and a 6 for Math..what do you think, do I have a shot?
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Can anyone give me some suggestions on which school will be better for Biological sciences? The reputation and overall ranking of Imperial is definitely higher but I would like to know if in term of Biology? My dad is saying that he thinks the US is better in sciences and so he thinks BU is better to study Biology than Imperial. What do you guys think? Thanks
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Hi there! I'm just wondering if any of you have heard of/know anything about the likelihood of "negotiating yourself in" to HKU if you've missed an offer by a small margin. My offer is 43 IB points. Is it likely I will be able to get in if I only have 42 points? Thanks a lot! It would be VERY appreciated if anyone could contribute and put my mind to ease! 43 is a very tough offer!
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I was wondering wether anyone new if its hard with the ib to get into swiss universities and wether they offered any courses in english?
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Hi there, I was looking for some Uni's that could suit me and till now, I've hit a dead end! Could you suggest Uni's that you think are really good at Undergraduate in Computer Science and why? The only thing is the language of choice be English! And if you could tell if they offer international student scholarships then that would be great as well. Just describe why you feel that Uni is something to look forward to. Thanks
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I want to study Engineering, design, or architecture at university (either in the UK or US). I am going into IB next year. 1) Do the top universities in either countries (esp Oxbridge) require work experience for the aforementioned subjects or in general? Or is it recommended? 2) What would you say are the benefits or limitations of doing work experience? 3) How do students usually end up with an internship? Family connections? Why would companies want IB students at 16 or 17? 4) What are some internship possibilities for the subjects I've listed? 5) When do students usually elect to do their work experience? Summer of IB1? 6) What have you done in your final 3 summers …
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I do not know a lot about the Italian system, but I am interested in studying medicine straight out of high school. I do not speak Italian, but I know that the International Medical Schools (Milan, P...) offer their courses in English. I want the option to attend school in Italy. Can an international student attend medical school in Italy straight out of high school? Could attend the International Medical School? And how do I coordinate that with my regular Canadian applications which are due between October and January annually, and school starts in September? (I am currently in Pre-IB, grade 10). I am also interested in applying to schools in Australia for medical scho…
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So this summer I start applying to college. I'm really want to go to Auburn University, Ohio State University, University of Florida, University of California at San Diego, University of Hawaii, University of Tennessee( Was looking into Vanderbilt, but my dream of going there is over) (aka anywhere but my home state of Virginia). My issue is that I got my first SAT results back and they were only a 1600... I get 1 more chance at the SAT and 2 shots at the ACT to improve my scores. I also know my GPA isn't that great from the difficulty of IB. Freshman- Sophomore year my GPA was out of 4.5 and now it's out of a 5.0 scale. My cumulative GPA is around a 3.4 which is HORRIBL…
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So this is my situation. I have applied to 3 universities. One of them has given me admission and want me to reply in two weeks time. The thing is I want to wait for the other universities to give me a reply (which isn't until April) and then make my decision. If I get any of the other universities then I would prefer going there but I don't want to reject this offer since if I am rejected by the others at least I can attend this university. So what should I do?? Is it possible for me to accept the offer (for which I'll have to sign a contract) and then decline the offer if I get admitted into the other universities??
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We have this every year, Post your offers with conditions, IB scores (predicted?), SAT scores, extracurriculars, etc. If you don't have offers yet, you can post where you've applied and edit when you get your offers! Offers Georgia Tech Rejected MIT Also applied to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, CMU, Penn, New York University, Boston University, Brown, Columbia SAT Scores Reasoning: 730 Reading, 800 Maths, 710 Writing (superscored) Math II Subject Test: 800 Physics Subject Test: 800 Extra-curriculars: State Table Tennis, Piano (6ish years) A LOT of computer programming (github.com/timtamboy63) Freelance web development/design National Honors Society Student Council School …
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I am currently predicted 36 in total and the university I want to attend is Durham. I want to study Psychology there and it requires 37 points, should I apply anyway? Will they still give me a chance do you believe ?? I don't want to waste an option
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I've applied to these universities: Queens - Commerce/Engineering U of A - Engineering/Commerce McGill - Commerce/Computer Engineering U of T - Engineering/Commerce Western - BMOS However, for the Ontario universities, their deadlines for IB transcripts are quite late. The thing is, my IB mark is not so spectacular, 33/45. Should I send my transcripts to the schools now? Or wait a month or so for the possibility of improving one mark up to 34/45? P.S. My extracurriculars are quite strong I think... Here's a list. - Student Council Grade 12 Representative - Environment Club Co-Founder/Co-Leader - Model UN Head Delegate - Have been t…
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I want to go to either University of Toronto or Waterloo Both in Canada.
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I want to go and study law in Germany, but I need to know what are the best universities there, I speak english and german so courses in either language are good. Also what do germany universities think about taking a gap year to get a job, do internships, take public speaking classes and what not... English Literature HL Economics HL French HL Math SL Business SL Biology SL
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Do universities (specifically UK and US) look at MYP grades when handling applications? Which years of MYP do they look at? How important is it? Thanks in advance!
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Hello, I suppose i am very bad at this, but i searched all over the NYU(new york university) to know what is the scores required. Can anyone of you be very nice to help me and probably direct me to the site, it would be deeply appreciated. Thank you so much!! Sneha
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I've decided not to take my IB bio credit in university (which I could use to skip Bio 107 at the University of Alberta) because I feel that taking the class in university should be a decent GPA booster. However, I'm just wondering how much more material there is to learn besides what I've already learned in IB Biology. Looking at the Bio 107 syllabus it seems like IB has covered all the topics (ie cell structure, cell respiration, photosynthesis, cell reproduction, DNA) but is this material explored in much more detail than IB or is it mostly the same? Obviously I'm not expecting comments specifically on what the course through the U of A is like, but I'd appreciate h…
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Hey guys I just thought we could post which Uni we are or would like to go to and maybe what we are studying?? I want to go to Cambridge or St. Andrews to study human, social, and political science.
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Hey guys! Can anyone with knowledge of HK and Singapore unis just give me a rough idea on my chances? I appreciate ANY comments or suggestions! Please - these are very competitive courses and I'd like to know where I stand, so even if you only have a rough idea - chip in! I am a Singaporean-American currently going to an international school in Shanghai. Have lived in the US and Singapore. I'll be applying for: HKU (BBA Law, Law, IBGM) and HKUST (Global Business) In Singapore, I'll be applying to: NUS (Law, BBA, Double Degrees in BBA/Law, Law/MPP, BBA/MPP) and SMU (Double Degrees in Law and Business) SAT: 2220 740 CR/710 M/770 W 2260 800 CR/710 M/750 W Superscore: 2280 I…
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I want to do the IB but since I'll be studying in a Portuguese University (I believe, due to the crisis and not being able to afford one outside of the country I live in) I don't know if it's worth it or not. Maybe I should just change to a Portuguese school although I would really hate that. What do you think? Are there any good universities that offer scholarships to students outside of their country or that will take me for a low price in the USA or UK? I believe I'd like to study medicine but am not sure yet...
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University in the Netherlands
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Hello everyone, so I'm strongly considering going for my physiotherapy degree in the Netherlands at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven. Problem is, they are not very descriptive with the whole requirement of grades and such. I'm a full IB diploma candidate and I don't receive my actual IB scores until July 2013 (I think? correct me anyone if I'm wrong!) so I'm guessing the dutch system with grades is also like the British one where it's all then based on predicted scores right? I browsed through the webpage for the things I need to send out and it says the gradelist/transcript and then down it says something about informing them if I yet don't have my dipl…
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Hey fellow ib students, im new to this forum. I need help with selecting courses. I am about to start the IB year 1 program (meaning im in grade 11) next week and I'm still unsure of what to take for my courses. My goal that I am trying to acheive is to become a doctor. The courses that I've choosen for IB: IB English/Literature (SL) IB Spanish AB (SL) IB Business & Management (SL) IB Biology (SL) IB Chemistry (SL) IB Math (SL) IB Theory of Knowledge Would this be enough to get in a Canadian University (since im from canada) for medicine? Any suggestions would be helpful. Would you guys suggest me to do an HL course. Also, I'm pretty lazy of a guy, that's why I choose…
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Has my "weird" combination ruined my chances at a competitive Uni?
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I was thinking about my Diploma package, it just dawned on me that it lacks absolute focus. I changed it once before the holidays from HL Chem, Bio, Economics; SL English Literature, Chinese B, Maths to HL Biology, Literature, Economics; SL History, Maths, Chinese B. I did have friends who were (some still are) thinking that I was absolutely out of my mind for changing my options (back story: I've built quite the reputation for being good at the Sciences and Maths, though well. It's not always my cup of tea. And then with Economics and Literature this year, I just found that the Humanities comes much much more naturally than the Sciences do.). Anyway, I'll cut the long st…
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Hi! So I really wanted to study in the Netherlands but I thought it'd be too much of a hassle to apply for the student visa, scholarships, costs ect. I know I'm going to pursue medicine (Radiology most probably) but then I thought I don't have to apply to a Dutch university, I could just apply for an exchange program after getting into a university right here in Canada, or the US. The one thing I really worry about, is the Dutch language. Should I start learning it if I want to study medicine there (for a year long exchange probably)? Is it absolutely mandatory if even on an exchange? I heard that in the Netherlands, medicine is taught only in Dutch. Is this true? I'm in …
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I know that Math Studies isn't good enough for some universities especially outside the U.S. How would a university that does not accept deal with students who took Math Studies applying to their school? I mean do they simply flat out reject them or is there a way to compensate by taking a summer course or so on? I stayed a week in University of Toronto and decided I might end up applying there. However I took Math Studies and feel like I shouldn't even bother trying ;/. It's not like I knew better... IB is relatively new to Jersey City and my school (the only IB school here and only on its 2nd year).
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As i've read on UCAS that the deadline for most of the universities is 15th of january when my final mocks are starting on 16th of january. Thing is, i have gotten bad predicted grades so far and i really want to avail the predicted grades from these mocks. Is it possible that i may be able to apply to universities in UK as late as march?
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Hi guys !! :-D I really need help. I'm planing on apply to a design university but it's so confusing when I can't find the school which accept IB points. I'm studying my ass off for IB and don't really have time to practice SAT/ TOEFL so can someone give me some advices or recommendations ?
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Liberal Arts
by Guest HayashiEsme- 3 replies
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It's a program that just got some traction in Singapore, and there's not very much information that I can get for my area, so I'd like to ask what it's like for all the IB graduates and perhaps, how it compares to the IB in the rigor? Also perhaps if someone could tell me what it's like to be a Liberal Arts student:) I'd appreciate that greatly too:)
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Hello guys. I was just talking with my friend about universities of economics. At least compared to a Swedish economical course (pre-uni), IB is so much more thorough. Come to think of it, it's just ridiculous. Anyways, basically I'm curious if an economical university course in England will start from the very beginning of economics. I talked to some from stockholm's school of economics and they hadn't done more in 1 year than I have after 1 year of IB economics.
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I am from Indonesia and I just had my exams in may 2012. I got 34 and I am planning to go to Germany for my further studies. However I don't want to take the English language university as it is very expensive. I am really confused on how to apply to universities in Germany. I pass all the requirements from the IBO itself to study in Germany, http://www.ibo.org/country/universities_rec.cfm?country_code=Germany¤t_country=DE I took English B HL Indonesian A HL Math SL Business and Management SL Physics HL Chemistry SL In which all of them pass the requirements. However currently I am studying B2 in Goethe Institut and I already have B1 (ZD) from Goethe Institut. H…
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I am currently in my first year of IB but my school requires a Precalculus class as a prerequisite for IB Maths SL or higher, so I am in this class right now and doing IB Maths next year. However, I am doing really badly in this class and I was wondering if I should drop it and do IB Maths Studies instead (which doesn't require a prerequisite). I am planning to go into Medicine or Business in Asia (Singapore, HK) or Australia, not UK or US. Will Maths Studies be sufficient? My subjects are: HL Eng A1 HL Chem HL Bio SL Mandarin B SL Psychology
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