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.
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Ace Your University Applications as an IB Student (Without the Stress)
The university/college application season can be daunting. All of the deadlines and paperwork, to writing statements and even interviewing, can make you feel overwhelmed! This article, then, will help you better understand what skills you have as an IB student and how they can help you to stand out in an application process. It’ll also…
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50 Back-to-School CAS Ideas to Kickstart Your Year
Starting a new IB year means fresh opportunities — and CAS is the perfect place to start strong. Whether you’re just beginning your IB journey or looking for inspiration to keep your portfolio growing, here are 50 creative, fun, and achievable CAS ideas you can try this back-to-school season. Fun fact: One of the most…
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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering IB Biology Paper 2
Written by Emily Jacobs As you prepare for your final exams, Paper 2 might feel daunting. There is no denying that it’s a challenging paper, as it requires you to integrate everything you have learnt and apply it to new and unfamiliar information. However, with right approach and a little guidance, this challenge can be…
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How to Ace IB Chemistry: A Practical Guide for Success
Written by Saurabh Deshwar Chemistry is considered one of the hardest subjects in the IB Diploma Programme. There area few reasons for this. Some topics are abstract, the subject is hands-on, and not all teachersreceive proper training. But the biggest challenge is psychological. Many students hear fromseniors, cousins, and parents that chemistry is going to be…
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Winning the Battlefield: Your guide to a 7 for History Paper 1
Written by Manmohini Tiwari IB History Paper 1 is all about source analysis based on 4 structured questions, which can be to your advantage if you find the right approach. Lucky for you, this paper is less content and syllabus focused than the others, however you must ace the source analysis strategies! Understanding the format…
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From Good to Great: Ace IB English Language & Literature Paper 1
Written by Manmohini Tiwari Know the Game: What Paper 1 Is Really Testing You On The infamous Paper 1, while widely feared by IB students, can actually be your ticket to being one step closer to a 7! It requires you to analyze unseen non-literary texts, both if you are HL and one of your…
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Remark FAQs
Click here for a free consultation on retaking your exams The following article was written in advance of the November 2025 exam session. If you are more interested in retakes, rather than remarks, click here. How do I make a re-mark request after my exam sessions? Which IB subjects and externally assessed components can I…
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Retakes FAQs 2025
Click here for a free consultation on retaking your exams If you are reading this, you’ve probably just taken your International Baccalaureate (IB) exams and feel unsure about your final IB exam marks. Maybe the anxiety of retaking one or more subjects to pass the (IB) Diploma Programme got you here. Whatever led you to…
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20 Global Politics IA Ideas
The Global Politics IA or the Engagement Activity, as it is known for the GloPol course, is the perfect opportunity for you to explore beyond the classroom. You can directly involve yourself in your community! However, this does not mean that you cannot look at issues that are a little broader and not directly related…
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Top 5 Essentials for Studying Physics
As the school year just started and some people are stressed about their upcoming journey in the IB Diploma Programme, we wanted to take the time to discuss perhaps one of the most infamous subjects for its difficulty … physics. It gets some bad rep and many people think that they’re just not “meant” for…
