What should I do to prepare for IB?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around preparing for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, particularly for incoming freshmen. Participants share their experiences and advice regarding the perceived difficulty and workload associated with IB classes compared to Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses nervousness about the IB program's difficulty and workload, seeking advice on which subjects to focus on for preparation.
  • Another participant suggests simply doing the work and attending class, implying that engagement is crucial.
  • A different participant shares a personal bias towards AP courses but acknowledges that IB can be a good program, noting their own negative experience with it at their school.
  • One participant asserts that IB is generally considered harder than AP, although they mention that IB may not be as widely recognized as AP.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the rigor of the IB program compared to AP, with some suggesting IB is more challenging while others have mixed experiences. There is no consensus on the best preparation strategy.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal experiences and biases, which may not represent the broader IB experience. The discussion lacks specific recommendations for study materials or methods.

Who May Find This Useful

Incoming IB students, educators advising students on course selection, and parents of prospective IB students.

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Hi!
I have been accepted in the IB program (I will be entering freshman year next year). I am aware we have a multitude of IB or AP students here so I have come to seek advice about what I should do to prepare for the classes that are offered. I have heard they are of immense difficulty, and are accopanied with several loads of homework. Also, I have learned that the grading is very strict.
I must confess I am a little nervous about it. I am sure I will have fun (because I like to study) but I am also sure I will need to improve my abilities in many fields I am sure.
To conclude, I want to ask for your admonishment concerning the fields I should study to be well prepared. Should I focus my studies to logistics, mathematics and the sciences?

Thank you.
 
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Do the work. Go to class. Think, because its against the county policy.
 
Well, normally I'd give you my generic stock advice - switch to AP - (I'm slightly biased), but since leaving my high school I've come to find out that IB is actually supposed to be a good program and it just happened that at my school it was essentially a joke. That said, good luck.
 
IB is no joke. Most who have taken both the AP tests and the IB tests say Ib is harder. The only problem with IB is that it is not recognized as much like AP is.

Good Luck.
 

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