Subject Selection HELP CS/Chem and Econ/B&M

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Hey guys,

I just discovered this forum as I was doing some research on my IB subject choices. I am really confused between HL Chemistry and HL CS as both of them are pretty good options for me and I like both so I was looking for some advice regarding my subject choices. Here's some background information:

• I'm taking my GCSEs in May. 
• I wanted to pursue either astrophysics or particle physics in uni but maybe fall back on CS if I don't enjoy either of them
• I want to perhaps pursue a MBA in the future
• I'll be applying to US universities
• Good at math and logic
• Strongly dislike rote memorisation
• Aiming for a 45 (high hopes I know 😅) for a good university
• School doesn't offer irregular diplomas

 

These are my subject choices:

• Maths AA HL
• Physics HL
• French B SL
• English Lit A SL
• Chemistry HL / CS HL
• Economics SL / B&M SL / Economics HL

 

Chemistry vs CS

Chemistry

Pros:

• I enjoy the subject (love the experiments)
• Chemistry -> Particles -> Particle physics
• Hopefully I get the same teacher

Cons:

• I struggled with Chem in grade 9 (getting predicted 8s)
• I possibly only like the subject/perform well because my teacher is great

CS

Pros:

• More "future-friendly"
• I'm really good at programming
• I can easily teach myself Java
• Potentially easier
• Possibly only dislike the theory aspect as I learned more from YouTube than my teacher for it
• 4 different teachers each teaching a different part (one specialises in theory, another in programming e.t.c)

Cons:

• I was  bored during all the GCSE programming classes to the point I almost regretted taking it
• I struggled a bit with computer science theory because of the memorisation involved
• The environmental, ethical and legal impacts topic was also very boring
• Take AP CS instead which has the programming but no theory?

Please give me some advice on which one to take between the two

 

Economics HL/SL vs B&M:

I take economics right now in my GCSEs and I'm performing quite well (8s or 9s) but not anywhere near the level I would like to perform to get an IB 7. I heard that Econ HL is more math based (is this true?) so perhaps it may be easier for me to take it. Business is another option I'm considering since I heard its a rather easy subject to get a 7 but once again memorisation will be really annoying.