<p>Yes, both HL and SL expect more in writing and knowing how to apply what you’ve learned to a situation or problem vs. plug and chug learning(Algebra for example). You can’t just assume it will be like taking 3-4 AP classes and 2-3 PAP classes in comparison. It’s more like 3-4 College level(Actual college level) or AP(depends on the teacher), and AP with differences to make your SL classes have less content vs HL. Next year I plan in taking HL Math, Biology, English(They make us), and HOA(They make us). I plan on taking SL Psychology(But it will be a SL/HL class together so 5 HL’s really but an SL test), And Spanish. Even though it’s SL, it will still be difficult. Your grades will never be the same again. And your hand will die from so much writing and note taking!</p>