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Biology
9 min read
How to Master Biology Data-Based Questions: A Student-Proven Guide
How to Master Biology Data-Based Questions: A Student-Proven Guide Paper 2 makes up 40% of your final grade in IB Biology SL and 36% in HL. Data based questions are a big part of this vital exam component. Many students find it hard to interpret graphs, tables, and diagrams in these questions. But you can […]
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Biology
15 min read
How to Draw Biology Diagrams: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Students
How to Draw Biology Diagrams: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Students Did you know that biology diagrams account for up to 30% of marks in many science exams? Despite this, countless students struggle with drawing clear, accurate biology diagrams that earn full points. I've seen firsthand how frustrating it can be to perfectly understand a […]
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Science Education
7 min read
How to Study Biology Like a Top Student: The Science-Backed Method
How to Study Biology Like a Top Student: The Science-Backed Method A mere 12.8% of A-Level Biology students earn an A* grade. This makes Biology one of the toughest subjects to excel in. Mathematics paints a different picture with 22.8% of students achieving an A*, which shows Biology is substantially more challenging. The best way […]
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Economics
4 min read
How to Achieve Success in IB Exams
Written by: Birgitte J. Your teacher will tell you to start early, and we concur! The IB Programme is a 2-year curriculum accumulating in two to three externally assessed exams in each course. The externally assessed exams are conducted at the end of the two years in May or November, depending on which hemisphere your […]
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About the IB
10 min read
Strategies to Handle Your IBDP Biology Exam
Written by : Carly T. As the IB exam season approaches many students will be beginning their exam review sessions, on their own, with their teachers and classmates as well as with their tutors. It is my hope that this blog post will give you a bit of guidance about three key strategies to be […]
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Strategy
3 min read
How to stay motivated in the IB
Written By Ranjika B. As the year approaches its end, DP students get closer to their dreaded EE, TOK and IA submissions, and mocks, they are likely to find themselves losing motivation. If this sounds familiar, remember: you’re not alone! It is completely normal to feel anxious, unmotivated and overwhelmed. Please do not feel unworthy […]
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Economics
5 min read
Things No One Will Tell You about What to Expect at University: Part I
Written By Rashi S. Independent Living Depending on which country your university is located in or the university itself, you will either have on-campus accommodation or not or you may even continue to live with your parents. For those who are pursuing their further education away from home, it is common for universities to provide […]
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Economics
7 min read
The 5 Best Tools for Dealing with Anxiety in the IB
Written By: Rashi S. 1-Get Sufficient Hours of Sleep You must get sufficient hours of sleep to deal with anxiety. Often, you hear IB alumni make statements such as “good luck surviving the IB” and there is a multitude of memes that indicate how it is impossible to simultaneously have good grades, a social life, […]
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Economics
5 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Coping with Exam Stress
Written By Ranjika B. With the upcoming examinations, it is normal for students to get stressed and anxious. Our previous blog post touched upon some techniques that you can use to prevent getting stressed and anxious, and we would highly recommend those techniques to be continued during exam preparation. However, it is completely normal to […]
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Strategy
8 min read
All About the Importance of University-Application Building & How to Get Started
Written By: Rashi S. University-application building is doing various activities for the course that you are interested in majoring in at the university you wish to attend, to increase your chances of being accepted. Setting yourself apart from other students during university application season is crucial to your success. You have to begin working towards […]
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Economics
7 min read
How to Easily Prepare for your Final IB Exams: Study Smart, not Hard
Written By: Rashi S Congratulations, this is the last mile! You will be done with the IB as soon as you pass your final exams. I would like to give you some ideas, advice, and tips for your final DP exams which I am sure will help you to pass them with flying colors. Start […]
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Economics
7 min read
How to Easily and Effectively Keep Up with the IB DP Workload: 3 Steps
Written By Rashi S. The IB DP Y1 is simply preparing you for DP Y2. Although Y1 may already feel like you have a lot of work to do or for some, or it may be more laid-back for others, Y2 is when the workload, deadlines, and pressure starts to kick in. Therefore, already trying […]
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