<p>Hello...I don't know what to do! I would like to get into Columbia University (I know how hard it is it get into) but I don't know whether to do IB or AP. IB is hard...I'm scared it might be too hard that I don't get good marks and it makes grades look bad. IDK any tips?</p>
<p>I also would like to play Varsity/First XI Soccer too…Is this too much it I took IB?</p>
<p>I’m starting the IB DP program next year, it’s not like I have a choice… my school only offers the IB in our junior and senior years. Everyone at my school does the IB.</p>
<p>From my friends in yr 12/13, they say that although it’s hard, it’s doable as long as you study and minimise procrastination levels. It’s defiantly a lot of work but they say it prepares you for real college much more than AP does (with all the EE crap).</p>
<p>Plus, your soccer will give you CAS (creativity action service) hours, there’s a minimum amount of CAS hours needed/week and if you don’t meet them at the end of the course, they won’t give you your diploma. So you’ll have to sign up for a sport anyways (for the CAS)</p>
<p>I will say this that you can do everything you want and still do IB. If you can not do IB and score well, than you would not do well at Columbia. </p>
<p>DD did 3 varsity sports and IB and had a 3.9 so take that with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>@bloodsplatter & momof3greatgirls thanks for your reply</p>
<p>Since I heard AP is a easier I could get really good marks and get accepted to Columbia but IB being too hard and failing and not getting into Columbia. Idk. Is IB really hard? Because I heard people say it is toucher and they don’t get time to spend with their friends + varsity soccer training 2 hrs every day. </p>
<p>Btw what does 3.9 mean…? I thought IB was graded out of 45</p>
<p>(I live in New Zealand so don’t know much about this. I think the diploma in NZ is very weak which is why I would like to do IB or AP in America or Switzerland)</p>
<p>How your IB experience will be will definitely depend on what subjects you take. </p>
<p>eg. If you take Art then you’ll be busy as hell for the 2 years but when the examination period comes you would have only 5 subjects to study versus everybody else who all have 6. This is because the ‘examination’ for IB Art is an exhibition of your artwork over the 2 years, the portfolio you’ve built during the 2 yrs and a physical interview, no actual written examination.</p>
<p>I think the 3.9 is GPA, mom is probably American. I’m based in Hong Kong, international students unite!</p>
<p>Yes 3.9 was her unweighted GPA which is always out of a 4.0. </p>
<p>Also you are right that the maximum score on the IB score is 45 but you will not know your scores until the end and you are out of the program. I think you test in November were as American kids test in May. American kids don’t even get there scores until after they are accepted into college and have paid the deposits to attend. </p>
<p>A good score depends on the college you want to attend. This is Columbia policy for IB.
University IB policy</p>
<p>Columbia University grants 6 points of credit for an IB HL exam score of 6 or 7, provided the score is in a discipline that Columbia offers as an undergraduate program. However, the maximum number of points a student may receive is 16, and no points are awarded until the first year of study is completed. You should consult with your advisor for more specific information. </p>
<p>It is very easy to check out you intended college IB policy by googling IB and the college name. Do yourself a favor and know what you are getting before you complete the program. Don’t forget you still can take AP classes and exams and gain credit.</p>