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The IB Extended Essay: A 4,000-Word Survival Guide

How to pick an EE topic, structure 4,000 words and land an A grade.

Tutoring Galaxy Team 2026-05-30 9 min read
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The Extended Essay scares most IB students. With the right structure it's one of the easiest 3 bonus points to secure. 1. **Pick a subject you already love** — You'll be writing 4,000 words on it. 2. **Narrow the question** — 'How does X affect Y in context Z' beats vague topic statements. 3. **Use the 6-section structure** — intro, methodology, body 1–3, conclusion, references. 4. **Book regular supervisor check-ins** — 3 formal meetings is the IB minimum, but weekly drafts win. 5. **Reflect honestly on RPPF** — Examiners reward genuine reflection over polished prose. Our IB Academy includes a dedicated EE supervisor for the full 6-month process.
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