IB Myths That Need to Die — And What the Program Is Really LikeIB Myths That Need to Die — And What the Program Is Really Like

The IB is surrounded by myths — some scary, some exaggerated, some simply wrong.

Let's clear things up so new students know what to expect.

❌ Myth 1: "You must take 3 hard HLs to get into a top university."

Truth:

Most top universities prefer strong grades over "brutal subject combinations."

Two rigorous HLs + one enjoyable HL is smarter.

❌ Myth 2: "IB students never sleep."

Truth: