General IB Discussion
General discussion about IB that are not subject specific.
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I am about to enter the IB program (yr. 11 and 12). I have seen some seniors in my school who seem like they know it all or they know some secret about IB that is helping them average high scores with the least work possible. I could be paranoid but I don't think so - I am really sensing something. Is there some useful, real methods or secrets to adapting/succeeding in IB?
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Okay so I registered for Language A1 in May and missed both the Oral and the exams parts... Does anybody know if it is possible to register for a retake the next year then? I would very much appreciate if anyone could give me some idea to the answer of this situation!!!!!!!! I've tried to contact my coordinator but did not get any reply from her. I know this teacher does not like me very much so I'm doubting that she might want to wait until the deadline's passed to dissed me out of the school!!!! I've also tried to contact other IB schools but they said they won't register the students from another school just for a retake... I feel like I'm in a very sticky situation ri…
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For those of who you who are a bit preoccupied please post here the reason for your fear and what you plan to do about it. I will start. I'm not too scared but I'm dreading the constant deadlines, in fact they have already started. EE, WL, History IA and 2 exams in Math and Chem. I fear that I will go off track and not meet the deadlines. I'm kind of not meeting one now the EE first draft. What I plan to do about it, is to keep working out and plan out my day. My week days will consist of work will regular intervals of 15 minutes to relax and a 30 min run at least every 2 days to keep my mind fresh as well as body
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which one is better, and are they both allowed?
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Please explain what is/was difficult about the topic(s). Thank you.
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Hi, I was just wondering how assessment happens in the Diploma Program? Does every single course have the same assessment? That is, 76% external, and 24% internal? Thanks
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How does yours look like? This is mines 2011 May May 3rd - English A1 SL p1 May 4th - Maths SL p1 May 5th - Maths SL p2, Geography HL p1 May 6th - Geography HL p2,3 May 9th - Chemistry HL p1,2 May 10th - Chemistr HL p3, English A1 SL p2 May 11th - Physics HL p1,2 May 12th - Physics HL p3 May 13th - Chinese B HL p1,2 finished. o_O What you think about mines
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Hi, I just started the IB program a month ago.. my HLs -Bio -Chem -Math (I am going to change this subject) SL -french -business and management -english I really want to drop my math to SL.. it is taking up too much of my time for my other subjects. But now i need to choose between business and english for HL. which is easier?harder? more suitable with my higher level subjects? i am facing a big dilemma, i have to choose by monday morning. What do you think? i like both subjects, equally.
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I am in my first month into the IB course and I kind of still can't find myself to choose the right subject. I am Thai and my choices are... Physics HL Math HL Thai A2 HL English A1 SL Chemistry SL Business & Management SL My school offers very few subjects so there aren't much subjects to choose from. I really have no problem with English A1 right now nor with Business. However, I am feeling that Math HL and Physics HL is something that is hard for me to wrap my head around. I am pretty good at Mathematics or Physics (keeping up with the classes), but I just don't have the 'feel good' factor when learning those subjects. However, I am feeling like I want to change to…
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So school's almost back... And I'm just starting my EE, Physics booklet, psych reading, and World Lit good copy. And I can't concentrate! Music doesn't help, breaks don't help- I have an aching headache and my muscles are tense with stress. Should I take an aspirin? A bath? What helps?
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Well dont hate but IB i feel is awesome! Its global education and competitive academic behaviour thrills me? Whats your opinion? P.S Im new so take it easy lol!
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IB Certificate.... HELP!
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What do universities ask for when it comes to IB Certificate?
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Just wondering. How many IB students are at your school?
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hey guys have u looked at the timetable for the may 2011 exams. its pretty ok. ive got a couple of nice sets. we are gonna be writing 1210minutes of exams and 20.5hours of exams. yes I calculated it.. what does it look like for ya'll?
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Extended Essay grading deadline for examiners is 1st of May. most of your EE has already been 'graded' for those who is in May 10' session. .... How scary is that. I feel like I have crossed the river that you can never come back.
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Hello! I am two weeks into the Full IB program and I am already dying. I am managing my time really really badly. My average day consists of this: 7:00 - Wake up/get ready/all that jazz 8:00 - 3:00 - Get through school 3:15 - Arrive home 3:15 - 7:00 - Facebook, Homework complaining, etc. 7:00 - 9:00 - Attempt to begin working 9:00 - 1:00 - Do all of work and have no time to study at all. I really need someone to help me set up some sort of time schedule so I really do not mess up and not get my diploma. Please please please please please help me, before I really mess up. I have an upcoming Biology Unit test and a Math Quiz (I suck at math, no joke). And I would really lik…
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I was wondering if any of you were thinking of giving away or selling any new or used course companions? I'm specifically looking for Economics, Chemistry, and Physics course companions. It is absolutely necessary that if you are doing so that it's in Canada so that it saves complications (I am in Toronto). Please and thank you!
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This is the thread for you to share your results. Please refrain from congratulating other people, even if they did achieve 45 points. Offer commiserations and felicitations in this thread. Congratulations if you've passed. Tough luck if you've failed, good luck if you're going to retake. Let the games begin.
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I am considering switching out of IB French HL to get a free first period, however I need another HL class to replace it and the only one my school offers that I am considering is Math HL. So my question is: Can anyone tell me which class I should probably take, Math or French HL, to make my life easier this coming year (I am a senior)? and if not maybe someone can give me an idea of the rigor of Math HL or French HL? Thanks
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i'm really keen on going to France to study with student exchange for five months in the second semester of year 10. Is this a good idea? since i know it will really help me with IB french. the only problem is i know i'll get quite behind when it comes to my other subjects because even though i'm going to school there, i probably won't really understand most of what they're saying! and i'm worried that having missed 5 months of school back home i won't be able to catch up in time for IB. has anyone else done this? do you think going to France will affect my abilities in IB? thanks for all your help!!
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Hi everyone, I am writing from a small country located in Central Europe and I'm done with grade 10, thus I have to decide whether to take IB exams instead of my local ones. In my country there are only a few IB schools that offer the IB Diploma Programme and are all very competitive (the average assessment results range from 34 to 39). I am a good student, and so far I don't think I wouldn't be accepted at any of them, nevertheless there is an issue that is worrying me; if I take my local exams I would probably achieve a perfect score. I don't really know if a perfect score with a TOEFL exam would be enough to enter Oxbridge, Ivy League or other well known universities (…
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Helow, basically i finished may exams with 22 points so i lack 2 points for the diploma... i chose ITGS, B&M and ENG... Until now i have passed the B&M Book and started the ITGS Computer Confluence book... my request is if someone can give me some tips, guidelines or plans on how to successfully get to know the subjects perfectly so that i am ready after 3 months. I had ITGS 3, BM 3 and English 5 on finals... whereas on Mock exams i had ITGS 5, BM 4 and English 5... i really don't know how i fell so much especially in ITGS where i thought i knew lots, but that is the reason why i didnt study much. If you were in my position, how would you study. Thanks
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How long do students get to write the WL 1 Essay? We get around 5-6months. Is there a set amount of time for every student taking WL? Thanks
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My son has completed his MYP and would like to do the IB diploma. He did the MYP in Dubai and was going to do the diploma there. However he has decided to return to the UK. Colleges in the UK specify 5 GCSE's at A-C but they do not seem to have heard of MYP. Can anyone help?
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Should i take the full diploma if my marks were in the low 80s last year in pre-ib and in science i had a 76 ? Should i drop out of IB chem SL cuz my mark in the chem section was 65 % ?
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Hey! In november i'll be writing my IB Exams! I plan to start revising the fist day of september, as it is the time when I finish my IA's. I need tips from past IB graduates. How did you manage your time to study? How many hours per day? By the way IB exams relly scare me, although my predicted grade is around 28 (not sure for now). I'm really nervous because of the exams as I heard that some where really hard last MAY 2010. Please sooth my nerves! And also, do you have any study tips for the subjects I'm taking? Lang. A1 HL, Lang. A2 HL, Hist. SL, Art HL, Math SL, & Physics SL? thanks in advance!
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Basically, I already have a hunch i'll be quite dissatisfied come July ...I know it's possible for candidates to retake in November, but my school only offers May exams/retakes, so you are personally responsible for finding a school that offers November exams, and organizing it yourself with that school...and obviously financing it (ouchhhh, but hey it's my own fault if i have to re-do in the first place...w/e) So, if you know of any schools offering November 2009 retakes please post!...preferably OUTSIDE OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, conversely in Europe or the Americas... Also, are there any US schools that offer November 2009 retakes (I know this would be highly unusua…
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IB council
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Hi everyone, I will be starting IB1 on monday and I really wanted to start an IB council at my school.IT was going to be a way to help students by tutoring and a place to meet and study or do projects in groups. I wanted some more ideas that i could use for it ? and I wanted to know if anyone had started one or knew about one that they could tell me about? Thank you
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Hi guys, so here is my story: I'm Italian and our colleges are 5 years long, after which you are allowed to enter any university as long as you passed the exams. I finished the 4th year in June and should kick off the last one on the 13th september.. it's just that I've been staying in London for six weeks to boost my English and I am supposed to fly back to my country in two weeks; the point is I love London so much I don't want to leave it and would like to complete my studies here, so i was wondering if i could enroll an IB diploma programme here in London but just for the last year (as in my country I have just one year left before uni). If so, am I still in time? How…
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IB is really a dissapointment so far. Too much work and have no life. If you want to stay up all night doing maths then IB is great. I cannot believe that there are hardly any posts on this website saying that IB is not fun in the slightest. Dont do it
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Just wondering what I could or should be doing during the summer after IB1 to better prepare myself for IB2.
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I'm starting the diploma program next year after having done pre IB in grades 9 and 10, I'm just wondering how common scores of 6 or 7 are in various courses? Most importantly math, physics and chem?
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Hi, something I've been confused with: 1, I've seen people that take exams in November, then take the remaining exams next year's May. What if I am not satisfied of the results in the November exams? Do I get a chance to take them again in May? 2, Retakes... Assume that I failed 2010 May exams. Do I retake in 2010 November? Or do I retake them in 2011 May? What happens to the CAS, TOK, IAs? Do I have to retake all subjects? Thanks for helping. My school didn't explain any of these to us.
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I hope I'm allowed to post this here. (Sorry if not!) Having finished the IB this year, I have a lot of books randomly around my room, which I'd like to sell. I've put them up on ebay, so you can reach them their. If you don't have ebay and would like a book, please PM asap. The books, of course, are all used books. However, they are all in very good condition. A few have my name in the front, but the pages are very readable and useable. I take paypal, so if you don't use £s, then I will take the equivalent of your money. A list of all books on ebay can be found here The books I'm selling are: Psychology IB Psychology Paper 1 Revision Guide HL&SL - £12.00 Mathematics …
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Hello! I am a soon to be IB student and well I have chosen my subject choices I have chosen to do: English HL Chinese ab History HL Maths Studies Biology SL Philosophy HL I feel unsure whether to take Maths Studies and an ab initio language. How is this viewed by universities? Because to me having these two subjects make me sound less dedicated(?). I feel I am hopeless at maths (I am a B grade student) hence my teachers have suggested to do studies because I lack confidence it in and I agree. I want to do Chinese ab initio being Chinese and not being able to speak it is really the reason why I want to do it. My parents also like the idea of me studying Chinese too. I d…
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I got a real problem, I passed my IB in May (this year) and now I desperately need the final diploma for my uni registration in Germany. Does anyone know when the certificates will be sent? Are they sent directly from the school or from the main IB office? Thanks for your help =)
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I have questions about the actual, physical diploma. Our IB Coordinator didn't tell us about this much. When are we supposed to get the physical diploma(as in the paper)? Will it come with our scores for the components of each subject?(As in IAs and such?) If it doesn't how do we get the component scores, or do we get them at all? Thanks!
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when are our IAs generally due ?? i know that there are different dates for different subjects, but the question is when can we say that i have submitted all my IA and i m free of them and now have to prepare only for the finals if i sit for may 2011 exams?? i hope u guys understood the question ...
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So basically i got those two options. Now I heard some rumours about English HL being the easiest HL class ever. Someone please clarify that and... 1) Is english HL based a lot on creative writing or analysis 2) Some facts about each class please 3) How many books do we have to read a year in english HL 4) how much homework in english HL (and math hl) 5) what chance does an average student have in getting a high grade in english hl Thanks everyone, this is really important, i gotta chose my courses! AMBER
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I'm not too sure if this has been posted on the forum yet, but a couple of our IB teachers have shown us this. watch and laugh...
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Usually it links automatically to the ib pdf file, but now it won't work. I'm trying to get this document with all the economic definition terms. does anyone know where else can i find this? Thanks
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Hi, Does anyone know where can I get IB textbooks in NY ?? Thanks
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Hi guyyyyss. I'm new here. Anyways, I transferred to a bigger school mid-last year so I could start IB1 this year, as a Junior. I skipped a grade though, so I'm a little young. (Still 15..) I'll be taking: Math SL (we don't offer HL) Bio HL, English HL, History HL, Physics SL, and Spanish SL, and of course ToK. What should I be doing in-prep? It starts in oh, a month. As it is I've taken and aced Math 252 (More or less Calculus AB) through the Uni of North Dakota, so Math SL shouldn't be a problem. I'm fluent in Spanish as linguistics is a hobby for me, and I've been studying a lot of Bio (I want to go into Evo Devo and neuropsych) so I've been reading a lot of books on e…
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Hey guys, I'm brand new to IBSurvival, looked around quite a bit but couldn't find any post about Self Studying. If I'm wrong, please link me... Anyways, my questions are: what is Self Study; can I write the IB exam for the course; how would one register for a course to self study for; and what requirements are there? I know it's a bit much, but I have no idea, and Google really wasn't my friend on this one, so.... I'm looking for some help from you past IBers from around the world. Thanks guys!!!
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"Students Gamble on International Baccalaureate" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/article6735896.ece (Click on spoiler to read article). I'm just curious to see what people's opinions are in terms of where the blame lies for this sort of thing and whether there ought to be a greater degree of IBO involvement with schools, rather than a franchise-esque model in which they allow a school to be an IB school, and then have little else to do with it.
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well recently our HL english class has been getting a lot of homework and extra work that are kind of distracting from all our other subjects. With yearly exams coming up in a few weeks most of our Ib stream (even though there's only 8 of us)have been complaining. i personally don't mind i just get on with it and suck it up but i was wondering if anyone had any advice on how we could go about with this problem...should we go to the teacher or our coordination? thanks
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YOU KNOW YOU ARE IB WHEN..... You And Reality file for divorce. You have great revelations concerning Life, the Universe, and Everything else, but can't quite find the words for them before the white glow fades, leaving you more confused than before. You begin to talk to yourself, then disagree about the subject, get into a nasty row about it, lose, and refuse to talk to yourself for the rest of the day. Five words: "WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?!?!?!?!?" You can spell "Baccalaureate". "I.B., therefore I B.S." "Friends" and "fellow IBers" are interchangeable. You've fooled yourself into believing that colleges actually care whether you're in IB or not. You frequently ca…
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So I'm looking on Amazon.ca and I've come across a bunch of IB course companion books. Some of them sound pretty good... but I'm not sure if I should get them. Have any of you bought them? How much did they help? Thanks
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Hey I was wondering, can i take IB1 in a school and IB2 in another one ? Thanks!
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Sweden screws the IB 1 2 3
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As of next uni term the universities in our great country of Sweden will be considering our hard earned IB diploma not as an international diploma, but as a foreign one. meaning that even a student who has taken Swedish A1 HL will not have a Swedish certified diploma. For those who do not know, the Swedish system of accepting students to Uni is to put them in three groups depending on various factors which no sane person would get. out of the three groups group 3 has the smallest percentage of acceptances. And guess which group IB diplomas go to... that’s right, group three! and whats more, it is not as if a 45 pointer with an ib diploma goes on the tom of that list... O…
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