<p>cdz512:</p>
<p>Its not necessarily that his school is very different, although it very well may be. The truth of the matter is, that while you can take IB exams at the end of your junior year (I took SL Psych), most people tend to take the “majority” of their IB exams during the end of the year when most people have already decided where they are going to college, where it doesn’t factor in as much. In addition, Ketty is definitely right in saying that its hella hard to get a 6/7 in a HL compared to a 4/5 on an AP.</p>
<p>magicfan:
If you want to make the best of your applications, definitely…
- Take the most rigorous course available to you first of all.
- Involve yourself in a variety of E.C., as well as maintaining commitment in these E.C.'s (preferably E.C.'s in the major of your choice)
- Involve yourself in volunteer work and make sure your summers don’t go to waste. The more active you stay, the better your credentials are.
- When choosing a college, do your research and take in account things like…surroundings areas, size of undergrad class, academic rigor, geographic area, etc.
- Do the best you can in school and make sure you tell the admissions officers what kind of person you are, why you want to go to this school, and what you can achieve with their help.</p>
<p>Hope that helps. =P</p>