the lanterna blog
Below you will find in-depth reports, thought pieces on modern education, as well as hundreds of tips on how to excel at the IB.
Prepare for University interviews in the UK
Written by Kacper Kryk What is the Purpose of University Interviews in the UK? The purpose of the interview is to assess whether the candidate (you!) can think on their feet, adapt to feedback, respond to the precise questions asked, and lead the conversation in an appropriate direction. All these formulations are variations on the…
How to Study For a Content Heavy Class
Written by Stelly Dry IB classes are notorious for being content heavy, especially when it comes to natural and social sciences. Trust us, we know the struggle! Looking at an almost endless syllabus can make anyone ready to give up. But if there is a will (and a good study method), there is a way.…
UK UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS 101: YOUR PATH TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Written by The Lanterna Team Are you thinking of applying for university courses in the UK? This short blog entry will help you understand the process ahead of you and will be a useful aid in making sure you are staying on top of the necessary requirements. And, if you haven’t decided whether the UK…
Starting The New School Year Brightly: Tips For DP1 And DP2 Students
Written by Lewis Mclellan And we’re back! Across the world, schools are up and running once again, offering opportunities for joyous reunions of friends and communities. Or not! That is, of course, the positive way of viewing things. Alternatively, and for students of the IB, the return of school heralds either a reappearance or a…
Study Plans for Non-Exam Time
Written by Stella Dry Why you need a study plan and how to make one It might feel like the IB exams are ages away. But we promise you, they will be here sooner than you know it and preparing on time will make them 100 times easier. So how should you structure exam preparation?…
How to Deal With Feeling UnmotivatedÂ
How to Deal With Feeling Unmotivated Written by Stella Dry It is normal to feel unmotivated at times, it happens to all of us. However, in an academically rigorous program like the IB, a longer motivationless period can cause you to fall behind. Therefore, it is easy to enter panic mode when you dread opening…
Top IB Extended Essay Tips
Demystifying The Extended Essay: 8 Steps to make your life easier while writing it Let’s face it, it’s haunting. All of a sudden you find yourself coming to terms with one of the IB’s most feared tasks: the Extended Essay. Where to start? How do I choose a topic? How do I make sure I choose…
Are Revision Courses Right For You?
Written by Lewis Mclellan In this blog post, I’ll be helping you to determine whether IB revision courses are right for you as a learner. Firstly, I have good news and bad news regarding the IB. The bad news? The IB can be hard. It is a long and challenging course. Going through it can…
Tips To Ace Your IB Economics Exams!
Written by Lewis Mclellan Tips to ace your IB Economics exams! If you are now stumbling upon this blog then I am guessing that means one thing: you are one of the thousands of students around the world who face your IB Economics exams rapidly approaching. If this assumption is correct, you are in the…
Revision/Exam Tips: IB History
IB History is a very intense course with loads of material to study, so having a good revision strategy is vital for the exams. Here are some things you can do to maximise your study time. Take notes in class & study in advance You simply cannot cram the entire History course the night before…
