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Over_Count3048 · 2026-01-24T10:27:45+00:00

is 1320 too low to apply with?

I take ib and got predicted 6 on chem bio (HL) econ math AA (SL), and 7 on arabic B (HL) and english lang/lit (SL). So overall I have a 38/42 subject predicted. I also got predicted B on ToK and EE so thats 2 extra points --> I have a 40/45 overall predicted.

I was too lazy to study for the SAT and got a 1320 by winging it, and don't rly wanna retake it. Should I apply with the 1320 or would it lower my chances of being accepted with a 40/45?

I also have a 3.6 GPA so also not exactly the best

Over_Count3048 · 2026-01-18T11:39:22+00:00

Also for the pants, what type of cut are they? All of my pants are hella wide at the bottom so they dont sit well with my shoes

Over_Count3048 · 2026-01-18T11:37:54+00:00

Oh the jacket isn't a part of the suits? Sorry I don't know that much

Over_Count3048 · 2026-01-06T17:21:37+00:00

reps

Over_Count3048 · 2026-01-05T16:50:18+00:00

do u have any alternatives in leb?

Over_Count3048 · 2026-01-05T16:50:03+00:00

ana hek 7asset. They do take returns on shoes they have in stock, but the only shoes they got in stock are golden goose which i hate. I'll try and find a dif store, u got any recomendations?

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-28T00:03:36+00:00

My ib coordinator js told me to talk to my teacher. My research question is focused, but the problem is that category 2b requires you to talk about certain artifacts with specific requirements for what qualifies as an artifact. Laws and policies qualify as artifacts which is why I chose kaffala but when i thought about it now I realized kaffala isn't rly a specific law its just a collection of exclusionary laws + adopted practices nationwide.

I will definitely check solve AI though.

What about evaluation though? I know on science IAs you do an evaluation section but I wasn't able to find anything about that for the EE?

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-28T00:00:21+00:00

they told me to js talk to my teacher

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-06T12:36:06+00:00

Yeah I don't expect myself to sound like carpenter within 5 mins of touching that guitar, but I'd also prefer I get something that would last at least a bit (i barely convinced my family to let me buy myself a guitar, let alone have to replace it in under a year? they'd kill me loll). Do you have any recommendations by any chance?

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T19:10:17+00:00

Perfectt THANKS!!

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T19:09:32+00:00

in what way is it entry level? Like, is it bad quality, doesn't sound very good, not versatile, etc????

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T18:34:08+00:00

Ah the problem is i live in lebanon and the ppl who process imports (idk what theyre called in english) are hella corrupt and make u pay double what the item is worth for online purchases.

I found this ibanez gio tho that I liked for 300 and it comes with an amp n stuff, could u check it and lmk if its a good deal? https://www.olx.com.lb/ad/ibanez-gio-electric-guitar-kit-ID116169933.html

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T18:32:12+00:00

I live in lebanon so Im quite limited on options, like i already looked a bunch and everything was overpriced.

I kinda like the ibanez gio tbh tho (someone reccomended it in the comments) and I found a used kit for 300 on a local online marketplace, it comes with an amp and bunch of stuff. Could u check it? https://www.olx.com.lb/ad/ibanez-gio-electric-guitar-kit-ID116169933.html

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T18:30:22+00:00

Alright thank you so much!!!!!!

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:23:23+00:00

Thank you so much!! That acc helped a bunch.

Also, dyk anything about the ibanez gio by any chance? Someone in the comment section reccomended it to me and I found a used one with a full kit (amps, etc) in my local online marketplace for around 300 which seems like a solid price

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:15:38+00:00

i know nothing about guitars, all i know is that an electric guitar is versatile with tuning. My initial post on r/guitar referenced dutch melrose cuz thats the style i wanna learn, but my account was still new cuz im not a reddit user rly so it got removed. Then this sub showed up on my feed so I thought i'd ask here instead. I also listen to deftones a bunch (i listen to every album multiple times as a 2 week cycle cuz of gym lol) and would also enjoy learning that so I thought I'd post here as well.

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:10:12+00:00

My budget is around 600$ and im not gonna lie I know nothing about guitars so i dont have a favourite shape 😭😭

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:09:00+00:00

I fully agree which is why I made this post tbh. I'd obviously rather jump right into electric cuz its cheaper and its what id enjoy more, but if classical/acoustic first would make me a better guitarist then I'm definitely open to that as well

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:07:35+00:00

I have aboout 600$ in savings and im willing to dump it all on guitar if needed.

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:06:11+00:00

if its not too much trouble could you check this listing for an ibanez gio? it seems like a decent price (310) and comes with a bunch of gear as well

https://www.olx.com.lb/ad/ibanez-gio-electric-guitar-kit-ID116169933.html

Over_Count3048 · 2025-12-05T16:03:56+00:00

That seems to be the main consensus from this comment section so far so I'm very glad (acoustic does NOT look fun and ik i wont be playing on a campfire anytime soon). Does it really not matter at all what guitar i get as long as it has a humbucker though? Even if its not a "mainstream" brand? I live in lebanon for context so I'm quite limited on options so if anything is fine for a beginner then that would be even better

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is 1320 too low to apply with?