<p>I'm a sophomore and I will be handing in my course selections very shortly. I will be enrolled in the IB program in the next two school years.</p>
<p>As of now, my course choices are:</p>
<p>Higher Level
Math
Economics
American History</p>
<p>Standard Level
Chemistry
Latin
English</p>
<p>I was wondering about my choice of HL math. Is it worth it to take HL Math if I am planning to apply to Wharton? I've heard that Wharton values advanced mathematics courses, and as much as I would like to take it, I don't know if I can get a 7. I'm not a genius at math, but I am in the upper tiers. I think I can, but I will have to invest a great deal of time and attention to this subject.</p>
<p>So, I have 3 questions</p>
<p>1) Should I take HL Math, even if I may end up with a 6?
2) Would taking (or not taking) HL Math substantially affect my chances of getting in to Wharton?
3) Are my courses rigorous enough for Wharton?</p>
<p>a 6 on the HL-III exam is not easy to come by
so I've heard
I guess I will find out soon lol</p>
<p>take it if you love math
(this is at my school and with a different teacher) it is a wonderful course and should allow for plenty of challenges, discussons, and eureka moments</p>
<p>You MUST take the most rigorous math course offered at your school. Wharton pays careful attention to your performance in math, especially Calculus. IB math HL covers most of the first-year university topics, while IB math SL does NOT.</p>
<p>If you choose to opt for IB math SL, you WILL be at a disadvantage during admission process. Choose the most rigorous courses offered at your school, especially in the mathematic area.</p>
<p>3) That really depends on what courses your school offers. My school offers a wide array of HL and SL, so I ended up picking five HLs (that's over the limit but my school allows me to take that many HL during Junior year).</p>
<p>If your school doesn't offer AP Calc AB/BC, then take IB HL Math. Whoever said that you need the "Most rigorous" math curricula to impress the adcoms doesn't know what he/she's talking about. Just have AP Calc AB under your belt and your fineee...you don't need beyond basic calc for this wharton education. </p>
<p>Check if a 6 gets u credit. I did IB, three HL's and three SL's...didn't do IB Math HL, but did AB/BC sequence. All I know is, IB credits don't count for much, esp. considering the time you spend on getting them.</p>
<p>yeah
LookingForWhat? brings up a good point</p>
<p>as for admissions, score on the exam will not matter
but I've heard of a 4-yr HL plan so IDK... my school doesn't offer it so I couldn't take HL in junior year</p>
<p>and if you have a 5 on BC, you are prob set as far as credit goes
but HL should you get you a better base especially if you want take a placement exam</p>
<p>don't fret too much and don't overload (lol, IB is basically synonymous with overload)</p>
<p>Yes I do realize I'm going to take the exams in a little over 2 years from now on. But I have to choose the subject right so I don't
1. put unnecessary stress on myself
2. screw myself over for exams and/or Wharton admission.
What I choose now will affect what I do in 2 years, since IB is a 2 year program.</p>
<p>I don't think SL math touches on calculus in depth...anyways I'm pretty set on HL math now. I'll have to put a lot of effort into it but nobody said an admission offer to Wharton is going to be an easy ride.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what you mean by credit...like, if I get a 3 (god forbid, lol) in a subject, I don't receive acknowledgement for doing the course or something?</p>
<p>I just always thought that the IB is scored out of 45, and realistically speaking, the only way to really "fail" the program is either via expulsion or not completing CAS or some bizarre stuff like that...</p>
<p>Be careful, Neineibu, I teach in an IB school, and it is my understanding that you can take a maximum of 4 HL and it looks as though you are planning to take 5. Double check that with your IB coordinator. You don't want to get messed up with the IBO.</p>
<p>franglish: Yah my coordinator told me I am allowed to take 5 as many HLs as I want only in Junior year. When I enter Senior year, I MUST choose at most 4 HLs. In short, I have to drop at least 1 HL. I don't get this system XD. I wanna take all HLs... because I feel that the course load right now it's not that tough and I am doing very well in almost all courses. It's not that my school is lax, but the amount of homework is manageable, at least to me.</p>
<p>ZylitoL: I still highly recommend you to remain in math HL. I enjoy it! I believe you will too.</p>
<p>It's retarded that they limit the HL's, especially since you only receive credit for HL tests at Penn. You can't just walk in with like 20 AP's like some people do. Makes me wish I'd have done AP instead of IB -- the tests are a ton easier and you get more credit.</p>
<p>If you want to take APs in addition to the IB tests, perhaps you can take them anyway! Some schools allow you to take them as self-taught. I know the CB allows that. Personally, it seems that would be too much pressure, and many colleges won't allow you to get credit, only advanced placement, anyway. So, why would you want to start college in way advanced level courses in many subjects? In your field of interest, perhaps, but not so much in everything. Let yourself explore college. And, looking, you are right, you don't get scores until you have been accepted. If you put down AP courses and IB courses on your application, it could look odd. Believe me, having a full IB diploma program indicated on your transcript that you send with your application is very impressive.</p>