How to Refine Your Extended Essay Draft

Editing is crucial for achieving a top grade in your EE. The draft is rarely the final product; refining it allows you to strengthen arguments, improve clarity, and ensure it fully addresses your research question, transforming it into an A-grade submission.

Your supervisor is a key resource. You're allowed to show them one detailed draft for feedback. They can provide valuable insights on your ideas, arguments, and structure. Make sure to consider their comments carefully to elevate your essay.

The IB criteria should be your checklist. Go through each criterion, especially focusing on the highest-level descriptors, to ensure your essay includes all required elements and meets the examiners' expectations for an A grade.

Critiquing your draft means meticulously reviewing every sentence to ensure it directly relates to and enhances your research question. Remove or reword anything that doesn't contribute to your central argument to make your essay more focused and coherent.

Absolutely. Lanterna's expert tutors, many of whom scored 40+ in the IB or have examiner experience, specialise in guiding students through the EE process. They can provide targeted feedback on your draft, helping you refine your arguments, structure, and adherence to the IB criteria to aim for an A grade.

Lanterna offers personalised 1-on-1 tutoring for all stages of the EE, from topic selection and research question formulation to drafting, refining, and final submission. Our tutors help you develop critical thinking, academic writing skills, and ensure your EE meets the highest IB standards.

The Lanterna IB consultation is a free, no-pressure 20-30 minute session with an IB Student Success Expert. It's designed to help students and parents gain clarity on their IB situation, whether it's about the Extended Essay, other IAs, exam preparation, or general IB strategy.

Yes, the consultation is completely free. There's no obligation to book tutoring afterwards. Our goal is to provide you with a clear, personalised plan and actionable next steps to help you succeed in the IB.

Our Student Success Experts are experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme. They've supported thousands of IB students and can offer invaluable guidance, helping you understand your challenges and identify the best strategies for improvement.

During the consultation, you'll discuss your specific EE challenges and goals. The expert will help you identify key areas for improvement and provide a simple, personalised plan. You'll walk away with clear priorities and next steps, feeling more confident about tackling your EE, with zero obligation to book tutoring.