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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50 IB Maths IA Topic Ideas
IB Maths is a struggle for most people going through their diploma. To make matters worse, on top of just doing the dreaded maths exam, we’re also expected to write a Maths IA exploration into a topic of our choice! Where do you even begin such a task? How do you even choose a topic?…
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5 Tips To Smash Your IGCSEs! | Tip 1: Your Learner Style
Starting your IGCSEs is a daunting task. Learning lots of subjects in depth is a tricky thing. Luckily, Lanterna Education is here to give their best IGCSE Tips courtesy of their elite tutors! The first IGCSE tip focuses on how you work! One of the easiest ways to achieve a smooth transition into your IGCSEs…
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20 TOK Presentation Ideas for your IB!
The TOK presentation is every IB student’s worst nightmare. Speaking for an extended period of time about ‘AoKs’ and ‘WoKs’ just isn’t ok. But fear not, some of Lanterna’s elite IB graduates have noted down 20 TOK Presentation Ideas that worked for them! Take a look at these previously successful combinations to help spark your…
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5 Tips to Score 7’s in your Economics IA’s
The IA’s make up 20% of your final grade in IB Economics, so you cannot underestimate their importance! If you find yourself struggling with anything from finding a topic to writing your evaluation, here are the answers to 5 of the most frequently asked questions about the econ IA’s, answered by expert IB graduates. 1.…
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Back to School – 5 Steps to Smash the IB
Summer’s over. Get ahead before you get behind! The IB is back with a bang, whether you like it or not. Check out these 5 steps that top IB graduates wish they knew before coming back to school. 1. PLAN YOUR TIME The IB is infamously known for the sheer amount of classes that you’re…
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The BEST Method to Boost your IB Score
Sometimes, you just want a simple solution. That golden rule that guarantees a big improvement or success. I know how it is as an IB Diploma student. You just want someone to tell you exactly how to boost your IB score. Well, today I want to share with you a tried and tested method that…
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Navigating UK Medical School Applications | Part 4 | Smashing the Interviews!
There’s no way around it, interviews are always intimidating. But as it’s the final stage of the UK Medical School application process, you should be very proud of yourself for getting this far! Going into your medicine interviews with the correct preparation will maximise your chances of nailing it. Medical Schools use two different interview…
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Navigating UK Medical School Applications | Part 3 | The Personal Statement
It’s a crucial aspect of the application process, but the medicine personal statement is often tricky to get right. Being asked to neatly condense the reasoning behind your medical application and convince the admissions officers of your suitability is no easy feat. But just remember that the personal statement is well within your control. Unlike…
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Navigating UK Medical School Applications | Part 2 | Nailing the Admissions Tests
There are two Medicine admissions tests: University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) and the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT). Both are designed to examine how well suited you are to a career in Medicine. As I’m sure you’re aware, becoming a successful medic is a lot more than a strong academic record. There are other practical skills…
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Navigating UK Medical School Applications | Part 1
Applying to study Medicine at a UK university? This blog series will provide helpful pointers to guide you through what can be a lengthy and challenging process. Now I’m through it myself (at the end of my gap year), I can look back at my experience with (semi!)-fond memories. Having received offers from all of…
