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Top 5 Essentials for Studying Philosophy
Are you overwhelmed by IB Philosophy’s complexity, and you just can’t get your head around all the different theories? Read these 5 top tips to get yourself back in gear for acing your next philosophy exam! 1. Get an overview Have you ever read a paragraph in a text, taken a breath, and then the…
How to Study for Mock Exams
Congratulations, you’ve made it to mock season! Mocks are supposed to be a learning experience. They’re here to give you a feel of what an exam schedule is like so that the real ones are less intimidating. If you’re feeling a bit lost with revising for mocks that’s okay! Here we’ll take you through our…
How to Study Over the Holidays – Part 1
When you finally make it to the end of the semester, revision is almost definitely the last thing on your mind! However, taking the time now to plan out what you want to get done over the holidays will make your life much easier and actually give you more time to relax. Here we’ll take…
Top 5 Tips for Better Mental Health in the IB
As winter and mock season approach, you might find it harder to maintain your mental health. The combination of darker days and the stress of revision can take its toll. Here we’ll take you through our top 5 tips for looking after yourself during what can be a stressful time. Tip 1: Get outside! …
Top 5 Essentials for Studying Geography
Geography is one of the broadest topics offered within the IB Diploma Programme. The course asks you to understand a wide range of physical and human processes, while using skills normally encountered in both the sciences and humanities. If you’re struggling to master this combination of knowledge and skills, don’t worry! Here we will take…
Top 5 Essentials for Studying Biology
Every group of subjects in the IB has its own set of challenges, and no one strategy will fit every class. So this week, let’s talk about the essentials for studying good ol’ Biology during the IB! 1. Draw diagrams One of the benefits of studying biology is that most topics we learn are…
Top 4 Tips for Getting Started Studying Again
If you’re struggling with getting started studying again at the beginning of a new school year, you’re not alone! Getting back into the routine of studying can be challenging after weeks of free time. Here we’ll take you through our top three tips for getting started studying again. If you’re struggling with motivation, check out…
Top 3 Tips for Getting Motivated
At the beginning of the school year, it can feel extra challenging to get motivated. You’ve likely spent weeks relaxing and thinking about anything other than school! Transitioning back into the mindset of full days at school can be overwhelming. In this blog post we’ll go through our top 3 tips for getting motivated again!…
Top 5 Tips for Writing Up IAs
With the final year of IB comes IA deadlines! As you move into your last year of high school, you can expect your teachers to ask about your IA progress more and more often. Many students find the actual act of writing an IA intimidating. If you aren’t sure where to start, this is the…
Retakes – what are they and how do you prepare for them?
For many students, retakes are an unfamiliar and slightly scary process. In this blog post we will answer the question “what are retakes?” and explore how they work, before discussing how to choose if they are right for you and how to prepare for them. The key point is that retakes are an amazing opportunity…
