A Straightforward Guide to UCAS Admissions for IB Students
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

A Straightforward Guide to UCAS Admissions for IB Students

Do you want to go to university in the UK after the IB program?

If your answer is yes, then you'll more than likely be using UCAS to apply to your dream universities, which is why we created this step-by-step guide to UCAS admissions, tailored specifically to IB students.

Read more to avoid making any stupid mistakes that could cost you your place in your dream university.

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How to Convert Your IB Scores into UCAS Points: A Simple Guide to UCAS Tariff Points
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

How to Convert Your IB Scores into UCAS Points: A Simple Guide to UCAS Tariff Points

If you're an IB student planning to apply to universities in the UK, you’ll need to understand how your IB scores translate into UCAS points.

We want to simplify this process for you, by breaking down how IB scores are converted into UCAS points.

So, let’s get straight into how you can turn your IB achievements into UCAS points, and set yourself up for a successful application.

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The Ultimate UCAS Personal Statement Guide 
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

The Ultimate UCAS Personal Statement Guide 

Your personal statement is one of the crucial parts of any UCAS application.

Getting it right can vastly increase your chances of getting into your desired university, while getting it wrong may disqualify you from the race immediately.

Read this guide to turn your statement into an unfair advantage in your race to the university of your dreams.

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Mid-IB Summer Courses - Are They Worth It? [Updated for 2024]
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

Mid-IB Summer Courses - Are They Worth It? [Updated for 2024]

Heading into your final year of the IB can feel daunting. The workload is intense, the expectations are high, and your future prospects feel like they hang in the balance.

It’s a time when every bit of preparation can make a significant difference in your performance.

This is where Mid-IB Summer Courses step in. But are they really beneficial?

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IB Exam Retakes: Save Your IB Diploma (Or Boost Your IB Scores)
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

IB Exam Retakes: Save Your IB Diploma (Or Boost Your IB Scores)

As we wrap up the IB final exams, there’s a burning insecurity that lingers in the minds of many students:

“What If I don’t get my predicted IB score?” Or worse… “What if I fail my IB exams?”

Check out this article to find the answers to these burning questions.

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How to Avoid Burnout During IB Exams
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

How to Avoid Burnout During IB Exams

If you feel like your life is falling apart approaching the exams, you probably are doing at least one of these things wrong...

In this blog we'll cover some simple but essential, often-forgotten things that if done well, will greatly improve your life, and if done wrong, will devastate it.

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Full Guide to IB CAS + 25 Easy Ideas for Your IB CAS Projects
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

Full Guide to IB CAS + 25 Easy Ideas for Your IB CAS Projects

CAS in IB is all about getting you out of your comfort zone and into the world. It's about trying new things, helping others, and growing as a person. You'll get creative, active, and give back through service, building skills like teamwork and problem-solving along the way. It's not just another school requirement; it's a chance to discover who you are and what you care about, making your IB journey more than just grades and exams.

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How to Prepare for IB Exams to Score 7s
Jan Tomczak Jan Tomczak

How to Prepare for IB Exams to Score 7s

Whether you’re a top student looking to iron out the kinks in order to secure that 7, or you’re afraid you might fail and just want to know how to bump up your scores by a few points, we’ve got you covered.

And even if you’re a teacher, learning these tips and giving them to your students will be a great help in their preparation for the IB exams.

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Complete Guide to IB Resources and IB Question Banks
Michal Galek Michal Galek

Complete Guide to IB Resources and IB Question Banks

Whether you’re an IB student wanting some supplemental study materials, or an IB teacher wanting to help your students practice, there are tons of IB resources out there to choose from.

Finding the right exact ones for you can be a challenge though.

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IB Mock Exams - Do they matter? [Updated for 2024]
Michal Galek Michal Galek

IB Mock Exams - Do they matter? [Updated for 2024]

As you gear up for the final exams, using mock exams effectively can be a game-changer.

Often seen as a dress rehearsal, Mock exams do more than just test your knowledge; they prepare you for the real IB exams: getting good grades and overcoming exam environment, timing, and pressure.

At Think Smart Tutors, we believe in the power of mock exams to build your confidence and your IB scores.

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Becoming a Doctor after the IB Program
Mike Tomczak Mike Tomczak

Becoming a Doctor after the IB Program

The dream of donning a white coat, making a difference in people's lives, and delving into the fascinating world of medicine is a goal shared by many. For those who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, this aspiration can be transformed into reality with a strategic roadmap.

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IB Chemistry New Syllabus 2023
Ana Cecilia Quiros Coss y Leon Ana Cecilia Quiros Coss y Leon

IB Chemistry New Syllabus 2023

In August 2023 the IB chemistry course will face some changes. Students taking the new chemistry course will be assessed in May 2025. But what changes will the chemistry undergo? Read article to find out!

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Using ChatGPT and AI for your International Baccalaureate journey
Michal Galek Michal Galek

Using ChatGPT and AI for your International Baccalaureate journey

As the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) continues to gain popularity around the world, students are always on the lookout for tools that can help them succeed. One such tool that has recently gained a lot of attention is ChatGPT. With more than 100 million users, ChatGPT is a powerful AI-powered tool that can help IB DP students in a number of ways.

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25 Unique Chemistry IA Ideas: Internal Assessment Topics
Adam Czarnocki Adam Czarnocki

25 Unique Chemistry IA Ideas: Internal Assessment Topics

The Internal Assessment (IA) is a written piece of work that students need to complete for all their IB classes. In chemistry, the IA consists of an individual research project which allows the student to independently design and carry out an experiment whilst making both quantitative and qualitative observations (with the guidance of their teacher or tutor).

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