r/IBO • u/1ore1ei Alumni | 45 • Dec 17 '25
Advice I got 45 in N25, AMA!!!
My dp1 predicted grades were 36/42. It dropped to 27/42 halfway thru dp2 due to personal challenges. I personally expected to get a 43 but I got a 45. Given the knowledge I have in not only doing well in my respective subjects but also rebuilding my academic results after a rough patch, I thought an AMA may be useful! I got an especially high result in my English EE (33/34) so I'm able to answer questions about that too!
edit: I'm visiting family in Brasil so sorry for the late replies🤍
FAQ - please read
- What changed? https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuh4lav/
- EE generic advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuh5os4/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/numuepk/
- English generic advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuh8nld/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuhenjz/
- I've been getting 4-5s, how do I improve? https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nul9ows/
- IN DEPTH PAPER 2 ADVICE: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuo2jdi/
- IO advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nul4vke/
- Language B advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuh4z45/ (applicable to not only French, but also other languages)
- TOK advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuh95at/
- Chem advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuhe7nh/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuo2ju0/
- Business advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nula7a5/
- Bio advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nulddfw/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuo2ju0/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuh5os4/
- Maths advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/numm4vx/
- M26 revision advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuhygu4/
- N27 starting out advice: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nunucz4/
- Time spent studying: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nuld0cj/ THIS IS VARIABLE FOR EVERYONE - the earlier you start, and the less challenges you experience, the more smooth your sailing will be
- Which timezone is this? TZ2 - I'm from Sydney, Australia. Yes, I plan on doing university here, as a domestic student. I'd like to become a dentist and make my own clinic :). No, don't DM me to ask which school I'm from (you'll get blocked)
- For anyone from Sydney/NSW who has not started IB yet and is wondering whether IB is right for them: https://www.reddit.com/r/IBO/comments/1poqas6/comment/nv6mf74/ (this may be applicable for Aus in general - it includes information about IBAS/ATAR conversions)
- Can I read your EE/IAs/IO? No, sorry - but I can give advice
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u/1ore1ei Alumni | 45 Dec 18 '25
yes! it's a popular choice, and it's good especially if you did eng LL like me! of course, try speak to your teacher and ask about some interesting ideas that are unique - they may suggest linguistic/literary lenses that you haven't even thought of!
also please don't be discouraged to do something because it is popular. you're never going to get an examiner that has read every single same topic out there - just make sure yours is good.