For pre-IB, MYP5, GCSE and IGCSE students
Answer a few practical questions about what you like, what you are good at, where you might apply, and what your school offers. Marksy turns that into realistic HL/SL combinations with workload warnings and university requirement checks.
DP structure: six subjects, groups, HL/SL balance, and Group 6 substitution.
University patterns: required, preferred, and recommended subjects by pathway.
Personal fit: interests, strengths, workload tolerance, and score risk.
School reality: subjects your school does not offer or cannot timetable.
Pick one or more. If unsure, keep the undecided option.
Guidance basis
The IB Diploma Programme uses six subject groups, with students taking at least three and at most four subjects at higher level. Higher level courses have broader scope and more teaching time than standard level.
University subject requirements can change and vary by country, institution, and course. The picker therefore highlights risk rather than pretending to certify eligibility.
No. It gives planning guidance based on common IB and admissions patterns. You should always verify the exact requirements on each university course page and with your school counsellor or IB coordinator.
Some university systems are stricter about required HL subjects, especially for medicine, engineering, computer science, economics, and some national recognition rules.
Usually only if your target pathway clearly benefits from it and your current performance supports the workload. For many students, three strong HLs are better than four overloaded HLs.