The Lanterna Blog
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The Secrets to Writing a Brilliant Personal Statement | University Series Pt 1
The Personal Statement is probably the most crucial element of any university application. It is the closest an Admissions Officer will get to asking ‘who are you really?’, ‘what can you bring to the course?’ and ‘why should I choose you over anyone else?’. That last question is a really important one. You want to…
IB University Applications: have you got it all under control?
It’s that time of year again when students in their last year of the IB are not only grappling with their Extended Essays and have IA deadlines coming out of their ears, but are also starting to look to the future and think about what will come next. Of course, I am talking about the…
Applying to university as an IB student
The world of university applications can sometimes be a confusing minefield of forms, submission requirements and deadlines. When you’re already putting all of your energy into getting to the end of your IB in one piece, the stress of working out what to do afterwards can all get a bit much! But DON’T WORRY! Over the coming…
