anyone taking IB diploma? Options

[LittleLulu]

about two months ago, i had an epiphany ( i know i spelled that wrong but w/e) about my education.

....MY SCHOOL ONLY OFFERS AP IN GRADE 12!!!!!!! how AWFUL** is that?!?

and the only things they have it in is Studio arts, and..english lit. Chem, Phys, and Bio, for the past few years have not opened class due to the lack of enrollment.

Hence i decided to transferr to a different highschool next year. Going for Richmond High because they offer IB ( International Baccalaureate), which is probably the best thing i can do if i want to go to University in the U.S. ( i live in Canada).

im feeling so depressed and scared..and just generally bummed out from all the research i've done on college admissions...

[Teesa]

Okay people, I'm in my senior year in it and almost done as I've already stated so hear this :)

The IB program is indeed difficult, but it is totally possible. There is definitely room for a social life. Trust me, I do all the work that is necessary and still have time for myself and friends on friday nights.

There is also room to be lazy (i.e. procrastination). Although it's highly frowned upon, obviously, everyone does it. You just have to make sure you get it done on time. You also have to make sure that it doesn't get out of hand and the more you're putting off is more work for you to do.

Nicki, CAS is community service. An IB student is required to do 200 hours over the course of junior and senior years.

Here's my schedule:

French 6 Honors (Every day, except Wednesday at 6:40 am. The IB program does French only up to level 5, but they created an Honors class for a few people like me who wanted to go further.)
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IB Contemporary World
IB Biology
IB TOK (Junior year, I had to take this in the evening every Wednesday as a night class)
IB Psychology (That's my sixth subject that IB requires)
IB Math Studies
IB English

Yep, and I have time to hang out with friends and such. All you need to be able to do is manage your time :)