Speaking in real time and giving an immediate, sound response in an organized and clear manner during a discussion is more challenging than one may think. Many IB students are worried about the oral exam because they are required to think and answer under pressure in that setting. Although it is true that you cannot predict the questions, as they can vary depending on the development of a spontaneous discussion, you can still prepare for it by studying the following tips in t

Writing a personal statement for university can feel like trying to compress two years of IB into 4,000 characters. Between TOK reflections, CAS projects, and your Extended Essay, it's not always clear which experiences actually matter to admissions officers or how to frame them without sounding like every other IB student's application. When learning how to write a personal statement for your university application, it’s crucial to condense and translate your whole IB experi

When it comes to tackling the Extended Essay, one of the two solely externally assessed coursework components in IB, students are often presented with one challenge: choosing a suitable topic. Sometimes, they opt for a choice that is rooted in personal interest but lacking academic rigor. The best Extended Essay topics should be both interesting and sophisticated at the same time, encouraging the students to show initiative while being able to delve into academic depth. Gett

The Internal Assessment (IA) is often likened to a mystery box for many IB students. They either underestimate its importance or cannot fully grasp its concept. If you don’t know where to start and have a difficult time balancing between taking teacher advice and adapting to requirements across subjects when tackling IA, it’s important to understand that it works differently for each subject. Here’s the crucial guide to help you break down all you need to know about internal