To increase chances: Extra Course VS. Advanced Course?

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>As an IB student applying to US universities, I am aware that colleges take the rigor of one’s courses into account. For this reason, I am wondering what my best option, in the following circumstance, would be.</p>

<p>For the diploma, one is required to take six courses; three of which are at the standard level and three of which are more advanced or of the “higher” level. For my senior year, I have been offered to either switch one of my standard level courses into a higher level, or instead take a seventh course at the standard level.</p>

<p>Both of these options will take up the same amount of time on my schedule but I still do not know which one to go with.</p>

<p>Any advice is appreciated!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Hey. I am an IB student myself with 4 HLs and 2 SLs. And I have a GPA of 40.9 (out of 42) with an advanced course. I personally found it very easy to cope with a more rigorous courseload, so I would exhort you to get a more advanced course. </p>

<p>It is quality not quantity…in my opinion.</p>