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My Mocks Were Rough, What Now?
It’s tempting to mope and sulk about how the mocks went. However, some might be thinking: “how do I learn from my mocks?” Well, that’s a good question to ask! Mocks do serve a real purpose beyond inducing PMSD (post-mock stress disorder). You have a unique opportunity for growth in addition to having neologism as […]
How to Reflect on 2022 to Crush ‘23
2022 is coming to a close, and Christmas is at your doorstep. You may be excited about the presents others have gotten for you, or you may be excited about that fantastic present you will give someone else. However, you shouldn’t forget about being giving towards yourself—and in that spirit, the best gift you can […]
Coping With Exam Stress (Exam Blackout)
Exam stress sucks. Excuse the bluntness, but as I tested different openers, no words rang as true as those. It sucks. Coping with it starts before you even feel it. However, before we get into all that, allow me to paint a picture to remind you just how bad it can be. You’re sitting at […]
How Practice got Asha 45 Points in the IB
Practice. This is how 19-year-old Asha graduated from the IB in 2021 with a whopping 45 points. She has been teaching chemistry, maths and biology with Lanterna since April. After crushing the IB, she set sail for London and is now amid her biochemistry bachelor’s at UCL, taking the world by storm. Obviously, Asha did […]
Workload in DP1 – Managing It
When I started the IB, I worried that I would not manage to do everything in time. My school dumped all this new information on me; I had to think about the EE, and my IA’s, learn new subjects, get to know new people and learn what TOK and CAS are. If any of that sounds familiar, you […]
Study Resources to Get a 45
In the last two weeks, Louis has provided excellent articles detailing how different study resources will help you effectively study. Now that we know which music to choose and which apps we need to download, we can use the following resources to get even closer to those juicy 45 points. Get a Physical Pomodoro Timer […]
Study More Effectively With These Innovative Apps and Websites
Using apps and websites to supplement your IB study sessions is nothing new, particularly not to us at Lanterna. We’ve collected our tutors’ top recommendations for the best apps and websites (that you might not have seen before) to take your studies to the next level! (2) and (3) written with Jascha Schäfer. I talked […]
Top 5 Essentials for Studying Economics
IB Economics can sound a lot more daunting and confusing than it really is. By breaking the subject down, and understanding exactly what the course wants you to know, the highest grades can be achieved by anyone. Here are my top five essentials for studying economics: 1. A Good Textbook (Ellie) IB Economics is a […]
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 […]
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