<p>If he is doing a full IB diploma doesn’t he also have an extended essay to write? as well as college applications? Does he also have EC commitments? Was the Econ SL a 2 year course which he completed in one year? and will his GC check off “most rigorous curriculum”? Without knowing what other courses he took in 9 and 10 it is difficult to answer.</p>
<p>5 HL pus all else he has to do seems like it would way over commit him time wise just to get the work done, perhaps you could send an email to a prospective school admissions officer with the 2 scenarios and ask if both are acceptable and which is preferable.</p>