USA & Canada
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I want to go to U.C Berkley or MIT or Stanford University I want to study engineering or computer sciences What SAT I and SAT II scores do these universities want? I'm an international student, so do they require TOEFL? And if they do, what is their minimum score?
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MIT Decision 1 2
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On December 15th, 2008 at 9PM MIT gave out the answers to all 5000 early action applicants. Of those only about 500 made it and the rest got either rejected or deferred into the next admissions decision in April where another 300 will be selected. Other than being one of the most selecitve colleges in the world and the top 1 in many engineering careers, it is also said to be an amazing place to live in. As of monday, me and a friend became the first ever MIT admitted students in our school's history; we are extremely happy about this. I'd have to say IB in a way helped so thanks to everyone here for everything, I really loved the forums. Of course I won't stop now and ex…
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Hello! I'm Andrea, I'm from Colombia, and I'd like to apply to UC Berkeley for Environmental Engineering and/or Astronomy/Astrophysics. How hard is to get to UCB for International Students? What are the odds of me getting an scholarship and what do I need to do to earn one? And if not, what is the cost?
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Hi - I was wondering what it takes to get into Berkeley (Engineering). Im in 11th grade now and my IB score is decent (all 7's and one 4 (math HL =))), I got decent IGCSE scores, but my SAT scores were **** (1940). Im writing the SAT again and i am pretty confident for a 2100 +. Ive got neat extracurriculars - abrsm music, big competitions, science fairs, MUN etc. What more do I need? AND DO I NEED TO TAKE MATH HL?? The subject is damn hard for me, im particularly weak in math. Thanks alot Regards
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Hello! I'm starting IB1 this September and I'm considering studying in USA. I'd like to know which subject tests should I take that would have the most in common with the curriculum of my chosen IB subjects. I'm going to take: HL: History Psychology English B SL: Polish A1 Chemistry Maths Methods I took some practice tests on College Board and found World History quite easy (I think I'd only have to do quite a big revision of what I've already studied), I also didn't have much problem with Biology M (weird, since i don't like biology much). So, I'm trying to figure out which SATs II should I take because I'd like to start preparing as soon as possible. And also, which bo…
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Hey, I'm planning on applying to Columbia University in the following programs: Computer Science Human Rights Sociology Psychology Political Science I plan to do Law after my undergrad, which is why I am interested in the above topics. However, I would like to know what kind of requirements, or what my IB grade needs to be to get into some of these programs. I am currently doing: Maths HL Physics HL Computer Science HL English HL Econ HL French SL Psychology SL with my Computer Science as an extra certificate. Please tell me what you think my predicted grades would need to be. Thanks!
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I got accepted to Mcgill (status is "Accepted - Pending Final results") for the BCom Program. I got my official acceptance letter, and it says "Maintain your current academic standards and get the IB Diploma". im an international student (canadian) doing the International Baccaulaureatte (IB) diploma and am predicted 36/42 points. (BCom require 35) However i did really bad in my practice mock exams which we do 2-3 months before the finals. I got around 27/42 points Will this affect my acceptance?
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I know for the UK there are defined requirements for undergraduate study, such as Chemistry HL for medicine, and Math HL for many economics courses. They explicitly list that they want a (6/6/7) or other score on your HLs and course requirements also correspond greatly with IB, as they will often ask for a certain subject at Higher level for certain courses. But for the US, I can find zero information on what subjects they want for different majors. They don't even have any point requirements in most cases. As a person that is currently in the process of choosing the subjects he will do for the next two years, I am going to move very cautiously. I want to take so many s…
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Hi all! my friend is thinking about applying to McGill (not sure if it's a college or university). Has anybody heard of it and if yes, is it a good one to go to? she's applying for an economics course. Thank you!
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I've decided to go to Florida State University. I've decided to go there since they have a really great Meteorology program, and because I get in-state tuition. I've already payed a Housing Deposit to stay on campus, all I have left to do is scrounge up $300 dollars or so for the admissions deposit by May 1st. I've got to pass all of my IB exams too lol, can't forget about those.
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Does anyone have an idea about this? I want to do a Bachelor of Arts but after my first year of uni can i move to a BCom IF i fulfill the requirements for those courses? Im doing math studies and i know i cant get into BCom with it but if i take up math in uni, will i be able to swap? HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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hey everyone! I currently live in toronto and I am thinking of moving to Calgary. I finished IB myself and I was looking into good IB schools for my sister in Calgary. Any suggestions? The following are the schools I am trying to decide between. I Sir Winston Churchill High School 5220 Northland Drive NW 403-289-9241 II John G. Diefenbaker High School 6620 - 4 Street NW 403-274-2240 III Lester B. Pearson High School 3020 - 52 Street NE 403-280-6565 IV Western Canada High School 641 - 17 Avenue SW 403-228-5363
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Ok, so I'm applying to Columbia University and they require at least 2 subjects tests. They said to take them in your areas of interest, so I decided to definitely take the Literature test (since I'm planning to major in English). I decided that my second one would be Spanish. Should I take the general Spanish test or the Spanish with listening? Does one look better than the other? Is one more difficult than the other?
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regarding their undergrad business program? i heard if i get a predicted of 37-8, then all ill have to do is pass the diploma in the finals for admission. is this true
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Hi! I'm looking for a university in the US which offers a course in Mathematics and more specifically 'Actuarial Sciences'. I will be an international student, and am looking for a scholarship if possible. I am doing the IB and SAT. Please give me as much information as possible on the university you are recommending. Thank you so much for your suggestions!
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I want to do an Bachelor of Arts- Econ Major but i dont want to do Math SL and instead want to do Studies. UBC visited our school and told me that i dont have to do SL but im still confused about unis like queens and U of T. If anyone could help it would be highly appreciated. Also anyone who has links to the theater arts forum, if you could post those here it would be great! Thank you!
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I've heard that applying to US universities undeclared reduces your chances of being accepted as the competition is tighter. Is this true? thanks
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How many of you are taking the PSAT tomorrow? I am currently spending the rest of the day sort of cramming for it by doing practice tests and various problems (well that and being on IB Survival ) Any of you guys trying to get National Merit Scholar? That is one reason I want to do so well on it, but I am not sure if it will help me in the long run.
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Hey! I got 34 in the IB last november and USA is one of my options for university study. My question is, does any college gives at least half scolarship with an IB of 34 points? Or are there any other aspects that american unis consider? thanks! By the way, I´m not aiming for Ivys at all.
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I applied to Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo, but I'm in doubt in my decision because of the job prospects. Did anyone else apply to Systems Design? What is your impression of the program?
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Im new and think this site is awesome for IB students.... anyway, im applying to richard ivey, queens commerce, uoft, laurier BBA, and MCGILL Commerce and my predicted grades are: HL: Chem - 6 Economics - 7 History - 6 SL: English A1: 5 French Ab initio - 5 Maths SL: 6 Total: 35 + 1 bonus point = 36 but mcgill changed my status to: Further review requried and are now asking for my "mid year grades". I spoke to my uni counselor, and she said that these are my attainment grades for the first term of my second year. these grades are: HL: Chem - 5 Economics - 7 History - 6 SL: English A1: 5 French Ab initio - 6 Maths SL: 6 Im scared because it states on their site that the m…
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Hey guys, McGill is my dream school, but I'm a slightly-above-average (based on the class percentages) IB student, who is broke. I don't actually quite know scholarships work--I know there are some scholarships that some schools don't accept? Is that right? I have no idea which scholarships to look for, or which ones McGill accepts. I'm not even sure whether or not I want to use my IB credit for courses. What do you guys suggest? I've heard conflicting advice from teachers, most of whom say they don't recommend it because it's a different course in university than what they teach. Thanks!
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Hey guys, First some background info: I got 2200 on my SAT's, 800 in Maths. For my 3 SAT II's, I plan to get roughly 750-800. Im about to enter 2nd semester of IB1, so im not too sure what my scores will be, but im pretty sure i'll be predicted 7's and 6's, probably around 38-42.. I'm going to apply to MIT, Harvard, etc and I need a good safety school? Im an international student, so I don't have a state school in the US to go to. Can you guys make any recommendations?
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I've been having a look at college websites and it seems that January 1 is the final submission for all parts of the application. I'm a November candidate, therefore scores are released on the 5th of January. Will I only be able to submit my predicted grades? Or will they let you submit the final grades when they are announced? (I'm thinking they would!). It would be stupid if they didn't haha.
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Do you apply with your predicted marks/ib exam marks or regular course marks? Because for ONT, the regular system is you select top 6 and within your ib course, you must also complete 'an ontario' portion of the curriculum so in the end, you have both and ont mark and an ib mark. Which one do you apply with?
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Right now in IB, but I took 'regular' classes and want to apply to U of Toronto Im from quebec and i meet the requirements of 6 grade 12 classes, which i have 95% + on all of them. I took them in school and in the summer, so I have them on my transcript. Now, I am getting predicted 29. Well as you can see IB really didnt help me,because I hate half my classes and dont go to them. I'm pretty sure im not going to get a diploma because im predicted a 2 on English HL. And if you're asking why I'm taking 4 HL it is because I wanted to do physics HL and there is no English or History SL, so I am stuck with this. Math HL- 7 Physics HL -7 English HL - 3 History HL - 3 Spanish…
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I've put procrastination to the test. It's application time and I have absolutely no ideas what to go into. Any ideas? Or anyone else out there who can relate? I see lots of these awesome forums for good universities, but none for those out there who are undecided. Helloooo?
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have you guys got yours from Nov6? It says they're out, but mine haven't showed up :|
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Hello guys. These are my SAT II scores. Unfortunately I won't be able to retake any of them because the deadline has passed and when I did try to sign up for them on the 21st, there weren't any places in my city. Biology 800 Math Level 1 770 Chemistry 710 Most of my universities strongly recommend 3 SAT subject tests. Should I send all three or just send my top 2 (Biology and Math)? I know I can do better in Chemistry (I messed up with timing in the exam and wasn't able to finish) which is why I'm reluctant to send that score. Oh, and I'm applying to Biology at: Cornell Johns Hopkins University of Chicago Stanford Boston University Columbia Th…
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Will one bad grade kill Harvard/Princeton/Amherst?
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Before I start, I'll note that I know that getting into any of these schools is incredibly difficult and unlikely, this is just more of a general musing about how much my chances are hurt by this. Anyway, I'm applying to Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Amherst for next year and as my tutor was making my transcript I noticed something I'd forgotten about. Despite the fact I got straight A*s/As at GCSE, got 38 points in my mock exams last year, I'm predicted 40 points and I'm getting great SAT scores, I have a bit of a blip on my transcript as I got a 4 in my Spanish SL end of year exam last year. Usually I'm not one to be a stereotypical panicker because I know it's just one …
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I really want to go to an Audio Engineering University, and the list I've got so far is: SAE Institute - NY Full Sail University - Miami MI EDU - Hollywood (although I heard it's not that great) and looking at places in LA and San Diego Any good places anyone know about? Greatly appreciated
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Hey people! This is my first post at the forums, so please bare with me! I'm about to start pre-ib next term, and I'm curious as of what extracurricular activities I should engage in to maximize the chances of being admitted at Yale? I've already done quite a few projects wich I think will look good on the app, but I'm unsure of what activities I should proceed with. Also, is ther anyone here who've got any offers from Yale and could perhaps give me a hint of what scores they graduated with? Thanks in advance! Lux et veritas! Ps. The forum is kind of broken on the iPad using Safari, just a heads up.
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Have any of you heard anything of Capilano University of Simon Fraser, both located in Vancouver? I have looked at a few universities in Canada but these two caught my attention the most. I don't think I will get an IB score over 35 so I'm not looking for the best uni, just a good one. I want to study Economics near Vancouver. Can anyone tell me if these are any good or if there are other universities in Vancouver that do not require a very high IB score?
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Hey guys, So, I have no idea how to apply for Early Decision in Universities in the States. I know that IB students require their predicted grades for admittance, and for me, being a May exam candidate, I don't get my predicted grades until some time in March (I believe, don't quote me on that, but the point is, it's way after the Early Decision application process). A kid from my school applied to ED for Cornell and got accepted, who is in IB, now I don't understand. Is there something I'm missing...? Thanks in advance.
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I was wondering if anyone knows the grade requirement for Economics program at Queens. There is not much info as to requirements on their website.
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I was wondering if you wanted to apply for early acceptance in Ontario universities for example U of T, when do you apply. Since I am in grade 11 right now and we have SL French and Math in the coming May, is it possible to apply immediately those marks come out. I went on the website and there is not too many information. And for Early acceptance, when do you usually get the results and if you applied for Early and was rejected, is it possible to apply for the regular?
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We are currently offered economics only in SL. If I go through the trouble of moving and switching schools I could study HL economics. If my goal is to study business in the US/UK/CANADA, is it worth it to go through the trouble? What is the difference between SL and HL when applying?
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What is up with McGill and IB. They came to our info night for (reggies) at our school and they said for IB they look at ministry marks, but for scholorship they look at IB mark, of which you need 40-41 Exculding bonus marks. WTF? they expect you to get 43+? How is this even possible. And our school doesnt give out ministry marks. Say you get a 60 in Physics IB, thats what you get for ministry, which causes a huge disavantage.
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I'm considering going to college in the states, and I am wondering how they feel about math studies. I've heard that Canadian unis tend to no recognise it as a subject, and I'm really hoping it's not the same in the US since math isn't really my strong point. However I'm willing to change to SL if I have to. Anyone? (:
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Hey, as the application process is approaching, I'm only discovering how little I actually know about the whole process.. I know the US universities require along with a bunch of other stuff also a high school transcript and a mid-year school report. How exactly, as an IB student, am I supposed to understand this? First of all, high school for me dates back to the 10th grade, where there was no IB yet, do they also want to see my grades in this year? Second, we don't really get any official reports in IB each semester or even year. Do you? Could predicted grades be of any use here? I checked the IBO website and found a form for requesting a transcript but this is basical…
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Hi I'm new here. I just stumbled across this site and it seems like a good place to ask for advice. what are my chances to get in one of those uni???? My SAT I scores: Total 1660 Math 610 Critical Reading 470 Writing 580 IB predicted scores (I'm in Year 12; 11th grade) spanish HL 5 Biology sL 3/4 Math sL 4/5 business hL 5/6 English A2 hL 6 ITGS SL 5 Total 24/28 to 28/31 (without 3 bonus points) ECs: sport: (school team) soccer basketball volleyball swimming school: rapresentative of the school for model united nation mun mentor for smaller kids chess club uotside school: helping the needed people took part in some charity event I'm aiming for these colleges: nyu (high re…
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hey guys so last year i had 2 SL exams, and i have 3 HLs and 1 SL this year these are my marks Math - 6 (2 credits) Chem - 4 ( sigh) HL Bio - predicted 5/6 HL History - predicted 5/6 SL French - predicted 5 HL English - predicted 5 applying for life sci at uoft, mac, queens biomed and ivey at western bio at ubc ibba/bba at schulic (york) im an ontario student
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Hey guys, i'll be starting IB next year. What score should I aim for in order to get into the top Canadian universities?
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for the following universities? Details: SAT 1: 2030/2400 SAT 2: 1600/1600 (Math 2, Physics) IB Predicted: Math HL - 7 Physics HL - 7 Chemistry HL - 7 BM SL - 7 Eng SL - 6 Hindi SL - 6 TOEFL: 109/120 (iBT) ECs: 1) Student Council (Head Boy) 2) Attended the Global Young Leaders' Conference 3) Appointed as School Mentor in School Mentor Program 4) Headed the execution of national Mock UN 5) Attended various mock UNs 6) Placed first at a few band competitions 7) Designed websites for a few events 8) Volunteer with Greenpeace 9) Volunteer with a local NGO 10) Awarded 'A' in community service 11) Internship with an engineering firm 12) Volunteer at a hospital _____________ Il…
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im already nearly finished aplying to canada and the uk for business or management. im applying for this course as its the only course taht im interested in. many people just say that people who study this take the easy way out. also, theres many people that plan to study in this field and its just a very simple and common thing to study. im not completly sure on my future yet so i think that by studying this, ill get more options. thanks
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Anyone here doing the Umat to get into Medicine in Australia or New Zealand?? How are you guys preparing for it and stuff???
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Grade 9:(semester 1) English: A Algebra 1: A Physical Science: A World History: A Choir: A Art: A French: B Grade 9:(semester 2-I moved to a new country) English: B- Algebra 1: B Earth Science: B World History: B+ PE: A French: B+ Speech: B+ Grade 10: AP History: B Honors Bio: B- Algebra 2: C+ Geometry: B+ PE: A English: A Arabic: B+ Grade 10 (semester 2): AP History: A Honors Bio: C+ ( Algebra 2: B Geometry: B+ PE:B+ English: A Arabic: A- I am currently in Grade 11. I know my 10th grade marks are not that good. I am currently taking IB, and i'm doing really well (mostly A's). If i get pretty much straight A's for the next 2 years, do you think that McGill would accept m…
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i applied to every course related to business, everywhere. but if i get accepted, ill definitely go to mcgill because of its name, city and friends.
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I am going for SAT 1 this november but still I haven't touched any practice materials. Can anyone suggest how I can practice for SAT quickly and score well??
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I paid for the SAT 1 test for the Oct and Nov dates. However, i now decided that i only wanna go to canada and not america. but since i paid for the SATs already i decided to just take it tomorow. but, since im not prepared or anything, i probly wont do any good. do i have to send my sat scores to the candian uni;s that im applying to?? if i take it and do bad, will it affect my chances for admission in canada? thanks
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