Hello everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm considering the IB diploma program for my senior year. Can anyone tell me how many HL courses I need to take in order to earn the diploma? Thanks for your help!
Hello! It's great to hear that you're considering the IB diploma program. To answer your question, you need to take a total of three Higher Level (HL) courses as a part of the six subject groups required for the IB diploma program. However, some students opt for four HL courses, based on their interests and future goals.
It's essential to carefully choose your HL subjects, as they are more rigorous and in-depth than their Standard Level (SL) counterparts. In many cases, universities might give credits for HL courses or have specific requirements regarding them for their prospective students.
For more information on the IB diploma program and how to choose your courses, I recommend checking out this CollegeVine blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/what-is-the-ib-curriculum-and-what-are-the-benefits/
Good luck with your decision-making and your senior year!
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