For those of you who just completed your sophomore year of Pre-IB and have decided to put your best foot forward and stick with the program (making Junior year your first official year of IB), here's a little advice from someone who recently survived it.

The Condensed Notes of a True IB Student:

This Summer:

• Do all the Summer Reading,
• Research for your Extended Essay,
• Do your CAS.

During the Year:

• Take the classes you like. Make any changes early on so you don't miss too much.
• Get every Syllabus.
• Get Group 4 done before winter break- you will have other assignments to complete.
• Don't procrastinate or at the end of the year you won't be able to move.
• You need all the sleep you can get.
• Read. Practice Writing. An Online Journal is efficient easy practice.
• LISTEN TO LECTURES IN CLASS TO CUT THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOU NEED TO RESEARCH IN HALF.
• Sign up for the PSAT in October if you are smart and need money.
• Choose a date to take the SAT and ACT. Avoid May and June because it's smack in the middle of IB exams and Finals.
• Make the Internet your new best friend and research tool. Get familiar with school databases or subscribe to Questia.com.

Any questions ask me at [email protected] .

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