IB Revision Guides - TOK, EE, Subjects, UCAS & Oxbridge
100+ in-depth IB and university admissions guides - TOK, Extended Essay, subject revision, UCAS and Oxbridge interviews - written by graduates who scored 40+.
IB Subject Guides
Examiner-aware guides to every IB subject - syllabus, SL vs HL, paper formats, the IA, and how to push for a 7.
- IB Biology: The Complete Guide for 2026
- IB Chemistry Syllabus, Data Booklet, IA and Exams
- IB Chemistry Syllabus 2025: Every Topic for SL and HL
- IB Physics Syllabus: Themes A-E, SL vs HL, IA and Exams
- IB Math AA: The Complete Guide to Analysis and Approaches
- IB Math AI vs AA: Papers, IA and University Entry
- IB Math New Syllabus: What Changes in AA and AI from 2029
- IB Economics: Syllabus, Papers, IA and Key Formulas
- IB Business Management: Syllabus, Papers and IA
- IB English Explained: Courses, Papers and Assessment
- IB History: Complete Guide to Syllabus, Papers & IA
- IB History New Syllabus: What Changes for First Exams 2028
- IB Psychology Syllabus: The 2027 Course Guide (HL & SL)
- IB Psychology Concepts Explained: 2027 Syllabus Guide
- IB Psychology Contexts: The Four Areas Every Student Studies
- IB Psychology Class Practicals: Methods, Samples and the IA
- IB Psychology Paper 3 (HL): The New Data Analysis Paper
- IB Computer Science: Guide to the New 2027 Course
- IB Global Politics: The Complete Guide for IBDP Students
- IB Environmental Systems and Societies: The Full Guide
- IB Geography: Syllabus, Papers and IA Explained
- IB English Language and Literature: Complete Guide
- IB English B: The Complete Guide for HL and SL
- IB Design Technology: The Complete Course Guide
- How to Get a 7 in IB Math: A Practical Guide
- How to Get a 7 in IB Chemistry: A Complete Guide
- IB Chemistry Paper 1A and 1B: How the Paper Works
- IB Biology Paper 1A and 1B: Format and How to Prepare
- How to Get a 7 in IB Physics: A Realistic Guide
- How to Get a 7 in IB Economics: A Realistic Guide
- IB Economics Paper 3: The HL Policy Paper Explained
- IB Math AA HL Paper 3: What It Tests and How to Prepare
- How to Get a 7 in IB Business Management
- IB Chemistry Data Booklet: Complete Guide (2025)
IB Core: TOK, EE, CAS & IA
Master the IB core - Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, CAS, Internal Assessments, and how the bonus points stack up.
- TOK Essay: Word Count, Criteria, Titles and Grades
- TOK May 2027 Prescribed Titles: All 6 Explained
- TOK May 2028 Prescribed Titles: When and How to Prepare
- TOK Essay Criteria Explained: How Your Essay Is Marked
- TOK Exhibition: The Complete Guide (2025-26)
- IB Extended Essay: The Complete Guide (2026)
- Extended Essay 2027: What Changed and What Stayed the Same
- Extended Essay Research Question: How to Write a Good One
- Extended Essay Structure: Sections, Format and 4,000 Words
- Extended Essay Reflection: Criterion E and the 500-Word RPF
- Extended Essay Viva Voce: What Happens and How to Prepare
- IB CAS: Hours, 7 Learning Outcomes and Project Rules
- IB Internal Assessment: Marking, Weighting, Deadlines
- TOK and EE Points Matrix: How IB Core Points Work
- TOK Grade Boundaries and EE Grade Boundaries Explained
IB Coursework: IA & EE by Subject
The criteria for each subject's Internal Assessment and Extended Essay - marks per criterion, what a 7 or an A contains, and the mistakes examiners see most.
- Extended Essay Criteria A-E: Marks, Grades & Tips
- Extended Essay Criterion A: Framework for the Essay (2027)
- Extended Essay Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding
- Extended Essay Criterion C: Analysis and Line of Argument
- Extended Essay Criterion D: Discussion and Evaluation
- IB Maths AA IA Criteria: What Each of the 5 Criteria Rewards
- IB Maths AI IA: Criteria, Topics and Structure Guide
- IB Business Management IA: Structure, Criteria & Tools
- IB Economics IA: Structure, Criteria and Common Mistakes
- IB Chemistry IA: Criteria, Structure and Top Tips
- IB Physics IA: Criteria, Structure and Topic Ideas
- IB Biology IA: Criteria, Structure and Top Tips
- IB History IA: How to Write It and Score Well
- IB History Historical Investigation: The IA for 2028
- IB Psychology IA: Criteria, Word Count & How to Pass
- IB Psychology IA Ideas for the 2027 Research Proposal
- IB Computer Science IA 2027: The Computational Solution
- IB English Individual Oral: Complete Guide (2025)
- IB Physics Extended Essay: The Complete Guide
- IB Chemistry Extended Essay: Guide for the 2027 Criteria
- IB Psychology Extended Essay: The 2027 Criteria Applied
- Computer Science Extended Essay: A Guide for 2027
- English A Extended Essay: The Complete IB Guide
- English B Extended Essay: What Changed for 2027
- IB Biology Extended Essay: Topics, Criteria & Structure
- Business Management Extended Essay: The Complete IB Guide
- Economics Extended Essay: The Complete IB Guide
- IB Global Politics Extended Essay: The Complete Guide
IB Exams, Grades & Results
Everything around IB assessment - grade boundaries, mock exams, predicted grades, results day, resits, and revision planning.
- IB Grade Boundaries by Subject: 7 and 4 Thresholds Explained
- IB Mock Exams: Dates, Results and What to Do Next
- IB Predicted Grades: Calculator and How Teachers Set Them
- IB Results Day 2026: When Results Come Out and What to Do
- IB Exam Schedule 2027: May Dates, Session Times and Results
- IB Resits: The Complete Guide for UK Students
- IB Revision Timetable: How to Plan Your Study Schedule
- IB Subject Changes: What Students Need to Know
- IB Results 2026 Statistics: Key Figures Explained
Is the IB Right for You?
IB vs A-Levels, IB vs AP, whether the IB is worth it, and a parents' guide - decide with clear, honest comparisons.
- IB vs A Levels: Which Should You Choose?
- IB vs AP: Scoring, Workload and University Recognition
- Is IB Worth It? An Honest Guide for UK Students
- Parents Guide to IB: What You Actually Need to Know
UCAS & University Applications
Plan your university application - the UCAS timeline, personal statement, Clearing, missed offers, gap years, and choosing where to apply.
- UCAS Application Timeline 2026: Month by Month
- UCAS Personal Statement Changes: The New 2026 Format Explained
- UCAS Clearing Explained: How It Works in 2026
- Missed Your University Offer? 7 Options Explained
- Gap Year Before University: The UK Student's Guide
- Best Universities for IB Students: UK, US and Europe
Oxbridge Interviews
Prepare for Oxford and Cambridge - interview formats, subject-specific questions, admissions tests, IB requirements, and mistakes to avoid.
- Oxford Interview Preparation: The Complete Guide
- Cambridge Interview Preparation: The Complete Guide
- Oxbridge Medicine Interview: The Complete Guide
- Oxbridge Engineering Interview: The Complete Guide
- Common Oxbridge Interview Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
- IB Requirements for Oxford and Cambridge: Full Guide
Study Tools & AI
Use AI the smart (and allowed) way - the best AI study tools, AI vs human tutoring, and the IB's AI policy explained.
- Best AI Tools for IB Students: What's Allowed and What Works
- AI Tutor vs Human Tutor: Which Is Right for You?
- Does the IB Check for AI? AI Policy 2026
- Does the IB Check for AI? What the Policy Actually Says
- Can You Use AI for Extended Essay? The IB Rules Explained
- Can You Use ChatGPT for IB IA? The Rules Explained
Choosing a Course & University
Work out what and where to study - how to pick a course, compare universities, weigh campus vs city, and read league tables, the Russell Group, and student cities.
- How to Choose a University Course: A Complete Guide
- What Degree Should I Study? A UK Student's Guide
- How to Choose UCAS Choices: A Complete Guide
- Aspirational University Choices: How to Build a Balanced UCAS List
- Russell Group Universities: List and Lowest Entry Grades
- University League Tables Explained: How to Read Them
- Campus vs City University: Which Suits You?
- Best UK Student Cities 2026: Ranked and Compared
- Studying at University in London: Is It Worth It?
- University Open Days: The Complete How-To Guide
- Joint Honours Degree: What It Is and How It Works
- Liberal Arts Degree UK: What It Is and Whether It Suits You
- Foundation Year Explained: What It Is and Who It Suits
- Degree Apprenticeship vs University: Which Is Right for You?
- Unusual University Degrees UK: A Guide to Niche Courses
Best Universities by Subject
Subject-by-subject guides to the strongest UK universities - computer science, economics, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, and psychology - and how to read the rankings behind them.
- Best UK Universities for Medicine: 2026 Guide
- Best UK Universities for Law 2026: Rankings and LNAT
- UK Law School Rankings by Entry Requirements 2026
- Best UK Universities for Computer Science 2026
- Best UK Universities for Engineering (2026 Guide)
- Best UK Universities for Economics: A Course Finder
- Best UK Universities for Psychology (2026 Guide)
- Best UK Universities for Nursing: 2026 Guide
Entry Requirements & Getting In
What it actually takes to get an offer - subject requirements, grades, admissions tests, contextual offers, and course-specific routes into competitive degrees.
- Required A-Level Subjects for University: What You Need
- Contextual Offers Explained: How to Get One at UK Universities
- How to Get Into Medicine in the UK: Complete Guide
- Medicine Degree Entry Requirements: A Complete UK Guide
- How Many Medicine Choices on UCAS? The Four-Choice Cap Explained
- How to Get Into Dentistry: The Complete UK Guide
- How to Get Into Veterinary School in the UK
- How to Get Into Law School in the UK: Complete Guide
- Law Degree Entry Requirements: What UK Students Actually Need
- How to Get Into Computer Science at UK Universities
- Computer Science Degree Entry Requirements: UK Guide
- Engineering Degree Entry Requirements: A Complete UK Guide
- Economics Degree Entry Requirements: A Complete UK Guide
- Psychology Degree Entry Requirements: UK Guide
- Nursing Degree Entry Requirements: The Full UK Guide
Personal Statements
Write a personal statement that works under the 2026 UCAS format - structure, examples, common mistakes, the character limit, and subject-specific guidance.
- How to Write a UCAS Personal Statement 2026
- Personal Statement Examples for UCAS 2026 Entry
- Personal Statement Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
- UCAS Personal Statement Character Limit: 2026 Guide
- Personal Statement Multiple Courses: How to Write One That Works
- Medicine Personal Statement: Complete Guide for 2026 Entry
- Law Personal Statement: Complete Guide for 2026 Entry
- Computer Science Personal Statement: What Actually Works
- Engineering Personal Statement: Complete Guide for 2026
- Economics Personal Statement: What Tutors Actually Want
- Psychology Personal Statement: 2026 UCAS Guide
- Nursing Personal Statement: Complete Guide for 2026 Entry
- UCAS Personal Statement Questions 2026 Explained
- Personal Statement No Work Experience: What to Write
- Medicine Personal Statement Example (2026, Annotated)
- Law Personal Statement Example for 2026 UCAS Entry
- Psychology Personal Statement Example (2026, Annotated)
- Computer Science Personal Statement Example (2026 Entry)
- Engineering Personal Statement Example (2026 UCAS Format)
- Economics Personal Statement Example (2026, Annotated)
- Nursing Personal Statement Example: Annotated for 2026 Entry
- Business Personal Statement Example (2026, Annotated)
The UCAS Application Process
Navigate UCAS end to end - key deadlines, the reference, tariff points, replying to offers, firm and insurance choices, UCAS Extra, and unconditional offers.
- UCAS Deadlines 2026 and 2027 Entry: Key Dates Explained
- How to Fill In Your UCAS Application: Step-by-Step Guide
- UCAS Reference: What It Is and How It Works
- UCAS Tariff Points Explained: A-Level, IB and BTEC
- How to Reply to UCAS Offers: Firm, Insurance & Deadlines
- Firm and Insurance Choice: What They Mean and How to Pick
- Unconditional Offers Explained: What They Mean for You
- UCAS Extra Explained: Dates, Eligibility and How to Use It
- Can You Apply to Both Oxford and Cambridge?
- Applying to University Without Predicted Grades
IB & International Applicants
Applying to UK universities with an IB Diploma or from overseas - predicted grades, IB-to-UCAS points, IB vs A-Levels, and the international application route.
- IB Students Applying to UK Universities: The Full Guide
- IB to UCAS Points: The Complete Conversion Guide
- Russell Group IB Requirements: Typical Offers by University
- Universities That Accept 24 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 26 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 28 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 30 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 32 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 34 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 36 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 38 IB Points: UK Courses and Offers
- Universities That Accept 40+ IB Points: Courses and Offers
- Do UK Universities Prefer IB or A-Levels?
- International Students Applying to UK Universities
Money, Careers & Outcomes
The financial side of the decision - student finance and repayment, the highest-paying and most employable degrees, and whether university is worth it.