Is it normal to be scared of high school?
Whether you’re homeschooled, in private school or have gone to public school, everyone is super nervous to start high school. They are usually a lot bigger with more students and the layout will take everyone some getting used to. So take a deep breath and know you are 100% not alone in this.
What college year is the hardest?
There is no question that the first semester of the freshman year of college is the most critical. Many studies show that freshman year is the time when students most likely drop out of college – if not permanently, then temporarily.
Is high school getting harder?
High School Kids Today Really Are Working Much Harder Than Earlier Generations. Today’s high schools students are taking harder classes and taking more of them than previous generations. The report also found that more students were taking harder classes in 2009 than they were in previous years.
Why is getting into college so hard?
Why? Because the more applications they receive, the more students they can reject – which makes them look more “selective”. The more selective they are, the higher they climb in the college rankings, the more prestigious they appear, and the more money they can charge.
Was it easier to get into college 30 years ago?
Thirty years ago it was easier to get into a good college. However, it was harder to graduate from that college, because grade inflation was at a much lower level.
Is college easier after freshman year?
While classes and the material might get harder, GRADING generally gets easier as you progress. Freshman year classes are graded to weed people out, by senior year the grading is much easier. The courses and workload get harder… but your work ethic gets better.
Is the IB difficult?
You will also need to write an Extended Essay (EE), participate in Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and indulge in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). IB is one of the most demanding courses that one can attend for their high school. The intensity of IB is one of the factors which makes it appear ‘difficult’.
How much is a 5 in IB?
Reporting IB Grades
| IB Grade | Converted Percentage Grade |
|---|---|
| 7 | 99-100 |
| 6 | 92-98 |
| 5 | 84-91 |
| 4 | 77-83 |
Is 6 IB score good?
Some colleges give you course credit if you score 6–7 in subjects at high level and help you to fast track your course completion or help you to take advanced level subjects in the colleges. If you cross 38+ it will be good.