Hello, I am a Canadian student with eyes set on Ivy League institutions in the states. I am not sure of my position in American schools, but here in Canada I will be in the eleventh grade in September (with twelve being senior). I understand that such schools are seeking exceptional students with aspirations that bring something new to campus. I also understand that Ivy League schools look for students that strive to master their interests. I will be in the Full International Baccalaureate Program in September, however I am hesitant on whether I should stay in full IB or not. Coming from such a small high-school I barely have a choice with the courses I would like to take. I am forced to take history courses and French courses that I do not particularly enjoy. My question is, do admissions officers enjoy students that push themselves more, or students that are true to what they enjoy doing and not necessarily the amount of rigorous courses they are capable of taking?
Thank you for your time.
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