Extra Course VS. Advanced Course

Applying to College
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>As an IB student applying to US universities, I am aware that colleges take the rigor of one's courses into account. For this reason, I am wondering what my best option, in the following circumstance, would be.</p>

<p>For the diploma, one is required to take six courses; three of which are at the standard level and three of which are more advanced or of the "higher" level. For my senior year, I have been offered to either switch one of my standard level courses into a higher level, or instead take a seventh course at the standard level.</p>

<p>Both of these options will take up the same amount of time on my schedule but I still do not know which one to go with.</p>

<p>Any advice is appreciated!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>ask your college counselor to begin with. It also might depend on the subject.</p>

<p>Finally -- can you maintain excellent grades with the additional work?</p>

<p>If you were my son, I would ask you if there was an additional 7th course that you really wanted to take or do you think you want to study one of the SL subjects at a higher level?</p>

<p>I think both options look equally good to schools, so I would go with the one that you want more.</p>

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<p>well, taking the extra course might be slightly more unique than taking another HL course.</p>