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A-Levels or IB?
« on: October 16, 2011, 09:45:59 am »
Hi everyone :)
I am currently doing my IGCSE's, and am gonna give my boards this month..but I was bit confused as to whether to opt for A-Levels of IB after that?  ???
I'm Asian..and I want to abroad most probably for my Graduation, or possibly under-grad. :)
So, what is better, A-Levels or IB? Many people have told me, that after you do A-Levels, you get placements only in the UK, and that IB is more globalised, though I'm still a bit confused about the whole thing. Also, in IB more subjects have to be chosen right? And its meant to be tougher? :/
I would really appreciate if you guys could share your experiences with me about A-Levels 'cause I am most probably going for them. :)
I am planning to take up all commerce subjects.
Please help me out. :D
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2011, 10:28:19 am »
oh , it's not like that., A-levels too is recognized among the whole world,., .. like u can go and study anywhere u want/., Canada,Germany.,IReland etc..
./. Em doin Alevels too., and will b heading for Canada .,
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2011, 10:39:09 am »
Oh okay :)
Thanks a lot! :D
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2011, 11:38:23 am »
I suggest you to go for IB as it is preferred more by Universities in the U.S.
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2011, 12:19:27 pm »
Most  universities accept both A-Level or IB so you can go to any university but IB is really hard to be honest with all its essay project and CAS. I suggest you go for A-Level since it doesnt have projects to do and you can focus more on your studies and score higher grades. :)
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2011, 02:20:24 pm »
Thanks a lot for the advice..

Yes, I was thinking of the U.S, but then IB is no point if it becomes too much of a burden and I lapse under it..

Thanks Most Unique :) I guess that's what i'm gonna do. :D
But is the A-Level Course tougher than IB or is IB over-all tougher?
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2011, 02:33:42 pm »
Quote from: Star :D on October 16, 2011, 02:20:24 pm
Thanks a lot for the advice..

Yes, I was thinking of the U.S, but then IB is no point if it becomes too much of a burden and I lapse under it..

Thanks Most Unique :) I guess that's what i'm gonna do. :D
But is the A-Level Course tougher than IB or is IB over-all tougher?

Both are tough anyway. And by the way, IB qualification has a higher rating than A-Level.
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2011, 05:23:24 pm »
Higher as in, according to preference by Universities?
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2011, 06:23:20 pm »
If you're planning to study in US then perhaps IB would be a good choice, but if you want to head to UK then I suggest you study A-levels.

Hope this helps : http://www.mydaughter.co.uk/educating-your-daughter/11-16/education-choices/sixth-form-choices-a-levels-or-ib/
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2011, 06:43:05 pm »
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. :)
Will definitely go through. :)
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2011, 08:57:02 pm »
Dude,.A-levels really a piece of cake.,,.. IB is difficult ., so go for the easy one.,.. + u want to go for US ., do A-levels + Sat. and u r in .,:P Enjoy life
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2011, 04:45:52 am »
Quote from: Mike Benn on October 16, 2011, 08:57:02 pm
Dude,.A-levels really a piece of cake.,,.. IB is difficult ., so go for the easy one.,.. + u want to go for US ., do A-levels + Sat. and u r in .,:P Enjoy life

Haha that's a nice idea :D
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2011, 04:47:17 pm »
IB is more like the US based system and therefore if you want to go to US/canada then do IB but it is not compulsory as people do get into us/canada universities even if they have done A-levels.
I cant compare both in terms of difficulty as I have no clue about the IB subjects but there is a girl I know and she is taking IB, she told me that A-level math is much more tough than IB cause they dont do anything of the sort we do in C3/C4.

Well, it basically depends on where you want to go for university, Maybe check the requirements for the uni(s) you plan to go.

Good luck
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Re: A-Levels or IB?
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2011, 05:12:15 pm »
Quote from: Ang3l on October 18, 2011, 04:47:17 pm
IB is more like the US based system and therefore if you want to go to US/canada then do IB but it is not compulsory as people do get into us/canada universities even if they have done A-levels.
I cant compare both in terms of difficulty as I have no clue about the IB subjects but there is a girl I know and she is taking IB, she told me that A-level math is much more tough than IB cause they dont do anything of the sort we do in C3/C4.

Well, it basically depends on where you want to go for university, Maybe check the requirements for the uni(s) you plan to go.

Good luck

Thanks a lot :)
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