Hi! I am currently enrolled in the IBDP, and I have to decide my final subject combination in two weeks (this is when we start the additional HL topics in the subjects) and I was wondering what subject combination (becouse my grades will vary accordingly) will give me the best chance when applying to universities?
I have a 1390/1600 SAT score, and hope to study chemistry or politcal science and get into schools as NYU and UCLA (and Stanford and Yale, but I am aware this is rather unrealistic). I am torn between:
Option 1:
HL math - 4
HL physics - 5
HL chemistry - 7
HL norweagian B - 7
SL global politics - 7
SL english A - 6
This will give me a total of 38-39 points, and is definitly the harder combination and have an emphasis on the sciences. I am kind of worried I will get a 3 in math though, which scares me.
Option 2:
HL global politics - 7
HL norweagian B - 7
HL chemistry - 7
SL math - 6
SL physics - 6
SL englsih A - 6
This will give me a total of 41-42 points, and is definitly a lot easier and gives me a lot better grades. This would be better if I was sure I wanted to study something within the humanities, but I am as I said also considering studying chemistry and I wouldent want to ruin that oppertunity.
Which of these combinations will be best when applying to universities in the US? I would think they look at your courseload and compare that to your results, so I am not sure. And how good will my chances be at getting in to the schools mentioned above? Thank you so much for the help!