<p>I second Iikeyou.</p>
<p>It is possible that former finalists aren’t being notified ahead of time. Which is a terrible policy, but I have not heard from any former finalist who has been notified, and I know of 5 (me included) who have not.</p>
<p>^Yea that’s currently the most likely possibility. Maybe they already have your info/etc.</p>
<p>But why would they just assume you are available? And then release the final results without any communication at all, not even an email. 0_0</p>
<p>Perhaps because people who have finaled last year already know what they’re getting into?</p>
<p>^ talking about what we’re getting into:</p>
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<li><p>what exactly do we do at finals?
i know it’s intense bio, but is the material way beyond campbell?</p></li>
<li><p>how much free time do we have there?
i’m thinking about bringing my violin to practice for ~30 minutes a day (i have a recital a week after i get back), is there enough time to do so?</p></li>
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<p>just a couple questions off the top of my head…</p>
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<li>You do labs mostly. Some lecture, but geared far more towards the practical</li>
<li>Not if you plan to medal</li>
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<p>^ lol at answer to 2.</p>
<p>Labs are fun! I’m really looking forward to it. (I get to not take finals at my school, either. It will be a blast. xD)</p>
<p>Results are coming out tomorrow, and I’ve yet to hear of a single past finalist being notified. This is extremely odd. And somewhat heart-wrenching.</p>
<p>according to phospho. there’s been 7 not notified. 1 notified.
0_0 wow.</p>
<p>More nerve-wracking than heart-wrenching. It would really suck if none of the previous finalists made it! wth.</p>
<p>Well, if that is the case I would sincerely wish the US team luck at IBO… It might not end up as the best year</p>
<p>yo phosphorlyescenc, can you please give us the handouts from last year’s finals? I kinda wanna stop twiddling my thumbs not knowing what to study…</p>
<p>Thanks so much in advance!</p>
<p>^they aren’t in digital format.</p>
<p>scanner ftw bro</p>
<p>That would be extremely tedious.</p>
<p>@ Ilikeyou: so you’re saying that one previous finalist has been called? is s/he on cc?</p>
<p>previous finalists: if we mostly learn about lab/practical stuff in Purdue, then what should I study for the theoretical part? is it enough to just study the handouts that they give you?</p>
<p>so have all other finalists been notified?</p>
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<li>Handouts ain’t digital.</li>
<li>Since you guys are clearly better at studying than I am, I am afraid my advice will not be of any use to you. Call me bitter, but you would be the same way in my position.</li>
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<p>I haven’t got ascanner anyway. Just read the angiosperms chapters of Raven, review the animal stuff from Campbell and look for online materials.</p>
<p><em>sigh</em></p>
<p>^^ No, phospho, no one in their right mind would call you bitter. I understand and sympathize completely. Heck, I was looking forward to meeting you in person. :(</p>
<p>Edit: At what time/where do the results get posted?</p>
<p>There hasn’t been a predictable announcement of Finalists for several years (especially not immediately after Finalists have been determined), though CEE will always publish a list via press release at some point. Usually late May?</p>