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[Zacky]

I'm in the 11th grade enrolled International Baccalaureate.
We're a month in to the program and my current grades:

IB Physics 11 (SL) - 59%
IB History 11 (HL) - 81%
IB English 11 (HL) - 78%
Theory of Knowledge - 82%
IB Math 11 (SL) - 70%
IB Mandarin 11 (SL) - 87%
IB Biology 11 (HL) - 79%

I know pretty much nothing about the IB program and its benefits, other than going over the material in the first year of university.

Here's my problem. Although my marks are about average, they are WAY below average compared to the other IB students. I know my marks are going to rapidly fall. I can't seem to keep up with all work, on top of the required Community/Action/Service (CAS) hours we need completed.

I've been told getting higher marks in the regular school program is more beneficial than getting a 75% average in IB (I know they don't look at your school average, but I'm just saying). I don't know what universities look for when hand picking students for post secondary.

I don't know what I'm going to do in my future either... I've been trying to decide for the past couple of years. One thing I know is, I'm not going to do anything science related. No medical work, no engineering. I was hoping to do something along the business field, but I have clue of what to expect, or what it is exactly I wanted to do for business. Either this, or something along the fields of computer science. I have no experience with programming, computer parts, and the like. Other than my experience with the computer obtained by playing with programs and exploring the operating system, I'm pretty clueless when it cones to computer functioning. I wouldn't mind beginning to learn now, but I never seem to have time to do anything other than homework.

I'm not a math guy. I'm the complete opposite. I'm always asking for help from tutors and the teacher, even after I receive one on one assistance. I just don't seem to get it the first few times around. This is what worried me with computer science. I read in an article somewhere that computer science was a lot like math. Computer languages need to be reviewed very often, or the subject turns back into a blur.

I've also been told that IB physics 12 is the reason why so many students in the IB program don't graduate. I've seen a few questions on their exam. Even the geniuses in IB don't recognize the material.

My question... Should I continue IB in grade 12? I'm prepared to take it for this year, but I'm already having trouble keeping up. My main concern is physics though. I have the option to switch Physics 11 to IB Visual Arts 11, but I don't know if getting the 51% in Physics would be worth anything.

And another question... Which kinds of jobs should I look into that are well paid and don't involve science?

And what does IB do for me exactly? Would getting around 75% do me any good, or would it be more effective on my future if I went back to regular school and got 85 to 90%?

I'm kind of lost... I really don't know what to do...
I'll +rep or whatever. I just need help...

[SpikeSkull]

Well, first and foremost, you need to communicate with your parents about this matter and it is important that you seek your parents advice first. Nothing's wrong about talking over what's been on your mind lately these past years. Just be open and share your thoughts with them, alright. Do that, okay.

Now about keeping up at school, take one step at a time. It'll seem hard if you'll take loads of school work in one shot, that's not the way it should be. You must chew first what's in your mouth before taking another. Be responsible, as a student you must do your homework and study hard. If lessons at school seem hard, say physics, learn the basics first then have someone teach you at home. Stay focus, this might be your problem, you're out of focus. If you really wanna learn then stick in your mind that you really have to learn. Manage your time, set a fix schedule of time for studying, playing and others. And strive to meet this schedules.

[poiboizo]

Okay, first of all, don't give up. The hardest thing throughout all these classes is determination and the will to keep going. At times you'll feel like you're just torturing yourself but you have to man up and tell yourself you're going to do it. Remember also to take it day by day, step by step, hour by hour, etc.

Now that you're in these classes, you have to realize one thing. This is NOT like school used to be anymore, you can't just sit back and absorb information and expect to do good. Take notes in class, open up that book that they gave you and add some post it notes to it, break in the book and start to grasp the basic concepts. If you're more of a visual type of guy, try looking up on videos on the internet about some of the topics you learn in class.

When doing homework, try not to cram it all into one time period. Do some homework, and then relax and watch some t.v. or whatever you like doing. Take your mind off the work for about 30mins or so and then get back to studying. This will make it seem like less of a job and really helped me in the past.

If you don't like to do things alone, I'm sure the school you're at has some tutoring programs that you could take advantage of (I really wish I went to those when I was younger). You mentioned students in the same class that do better than you do? Then ask them for help, become friends and help each other out, it definitely makes it easier when you have someone helping you. However, DON'T leech off the person or just flat out copy them, that's just bad ethics. Also, don't be afraid to ask the teacher for extra credit in order to make up your grade. However, realize that he/she probably won't give you extra work unless you first complete

Another main point; DON'T PROCRASTINATE. I did this a lot and it really killed me in AP english especially. When you have homework, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. When you have to study, make sure you study and give it all your focus and attention. If you don't remember things that often, make sure you make a list of concepts you learned in class and set aside a time each day to just reflect on the day and the things you learned. This doesn't have to be a long time either, 15mins will do.

About physics, or math, or whatever subject you don't seem to get: The hard thing about physics is that it really goes against what most would dictate as common sense. In other words, it goes against most of what we think we know and really forces you to think in a different way. The best way to get through physics is to learn the concepts, the formulas, and the specific problems you would use said concepts/formulas. Start from the basics, and THEN move on to complex things. I can't stress the importance of this any further.

Colleges look for students who take rigorous courses; the one's who go above and beyond, students that continually challenge themselves. It looks good on your resume, so yes; good grades, or even average IB scores are better than getting exceptional scores in regular classes. If you do bad this year, learn from your mistakes and correct them

In regards to your future career, think about what you're good at, or what seems really interesting to you. You don't have to work at a job you don't want to. There's always college as well, you can just find out what you want to do then through "undecided" courses. However, if money is a problem, it would be better to do some research now. My school had an "upward bound" program, where we went to various colleges and sat in the classrooms, learned about the schedules and did volunteer work. Go to your office and ask about various programs they may have.

Woo, that was pretty wordy, wasn't it?

Best of luck to you!.