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Felix

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Felix

Associate in Science
Felix's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

An IB Extended Essay lives or dies on its research question — too broad and the argument collapses, too narrow and there's nothing to analyze. Felix's science background gives him particular strength advising essays in biology and psychology, where he can help students design a focused thesis, struc...

Education

University of Chicago

Associate in Science

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Asta

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

The IB Extended Essay demands something most high schoolers have never attempted: a 4,000-word independent research paper with a focused question, sustained analysis, and proper academic sourcing. Asta's University of Chicago political science degree required exactly this kind of writing, and she ap...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35
Amanda

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

The IB Extended Essay asks students to sustain a 4,000-word research argument, which is a fundamentally different skill from writing short essays in class. Amanda has guided IB students through topic selection, research question refinement, and the structured drafting process, drawing on her own exp...

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The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
34
Reid

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

The IB Extended Essay asks students to produce a 4,000-word research paper with genuine academic rigor, which is a massive leap from typical high school writing. Reid's PhD in Education means he's deeply familiar with the research process — formulating a focused research question, building an argume...

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Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32
Dalton

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Dalton

Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Dalton's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

Having completed the IB program himself, Dalton understands the Extended Essay's unique demands — choosing a viable research question, maintaining academic register, and building a sustained argument across 4,000 words. He tackles the process in stages, from narrowing a topic and structuring the inv...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications

Test Scores
ACT
35
Mollie

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mollie

AB (Bachelor of Arts) in English Language and Literature and Linguistics
Mollie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

The IB Extended Essay is often a student's first experience producing a sustained, research-driven argument — and the process from research question to final reflection can feel overwhelming without clear structure. Mollie coached academic papers of all kinds at the University of Chicago, and she br...

Education

University of Chicago

AB (Bachelor of Arts) in English Language and Literature and Linguistics

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
33
Noah

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Noah

Bachelor in Arts
Noah's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Upper Level

An IB Extended Essay lives or dies on its research question — too broad and the argument collapses, too narrow and there's nothing to analyze. Noah's philosophy degree trained him in exactly this kind of sustained, thesis-driven academic writing, and he walks students through the process of sharpeni...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Wendel

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8+ years

Wendel

Master of Arts Teaching, English
Wendel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
GED Prep

The IB Extended Essay demands something most high school assignments don't: sustaining a 4,000-word research argument with genuine academic rigor. Wendel's MAT in English means he understands both the writing craft and the assessment criteria, so he can coach students through narrowing a research qu...

Education

University of the Cumberlands

Master of Arts Teaching, English

University of Washington

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Anna

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anna

Bachelor of Science
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

The IB Extended Essay is essentially a 4,000-word research paper written by someone who's never written a research paper, and the biggest pitfall is choosing a question that's either too broad or impossible to answer with available sources. Anna walks students through narrowing their research questi...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Emerson

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Emerson

Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
Emerson's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics

The IB Extended Essay is often a student's first experience writing a 4,000-word research paper, and the biggest challenge isn't the word count — it's formulating a research question narrow enough to argue convincingly. Emerson completed the Extended Essay himself and now walks students through the ...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1560

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Frequently Asked Questions

A tutor can guide you through the critical process of narrowing your initial interest into a focused, arguable research question that meets IB criteria. They'll help you avoid questions that are too broad (like "Is Shakespeare relevant today?") or too narrow to sustain 4,000 words, and ensure your question is open-ended enough to allow for genuine inquiry. Through targeted questioning and feedback, tutors help you refine your RQ so it's specific enough to research effectively while remaining genuinely interesting to explore.

A strong Extended Essay argument builds a clear line of reasoning where each body paragraph develops a specific point that directly answers your research question, rather than simply presenting information about your topic. Weak essays often list facts or observations without explaining how they support your central claim. A tutor can help you identify where your argument becomes descriptive rather than analytical, and show you how to use evidence to prove a point rather than just illustrate it—this distinction is crucial for achieving higher IB marks.

Literary analysis requires examining *how* an author creates meaning through technique—word choice, imagery, structure, tone—rather than *what* happens in the text. A tutor can help you develop the habit of asking "why did the author make this choice?" and "what effect does this create?" for every piece of evidence you use. They'll show you how to integrate close textual analysis with your broader argument, ensuring that your discussion of literary devices directly supports your research question rather than existing as standalone observations.

Effective evidence integration in an Extended Essay means introducing your quote or example, providing the quote itself, and then explaining its significance to your argument—not just dropping quotes without context. A tutor can help you avoid the common pitfall of using evidence that's interesting but doesn't actually support your point, and show you how to embed shorter quotes smoothly into your sentences rather than relying on block quotes. They'll also help you balance direct evidence with your own analysis, ensuring your voice and argument remain central rather than being overwhelmed by sources.

A coherent Extended Essay requires each body paragraph to build on the previous one while maintaining focus on your research question, rather than treating paragraphs as isolated points. A tutor can help you create a logical sequence where your argument develops progressively—for example, moving from foundational concepts to more complex analysis, or building evidence that cumulatively answers your RQ. They'll also help you write topic sentences and transitions that explicitly connect each paragraph to your central argument, making your reasoning transparent to the reader.

The IB Extended Essay requires consistent in-text citations and a bibliography formatted according to a standard style (MLA, APA, or Chicago are most common—check your school's preference). A tutor can help you understand not just the mechanics of citation, but why it matters: proper citations allow readers to verify your sources and distinguish your ideas from others' work, which directly impacts your marks on the criterion for research. They can also help you avoid over-citation (citing common knowledge) and under-citation (failing to credit sources), both of which affect your credibility.

Effective revision for an Extended Essay goes beyond fixing grammar—it requires reading your draft with fresh eyes to evaluate whether your argument actually answers your research question and whether your evidence genuinely supports each claim. A tutor can help you develop a revision strategy that addresses big-picture issues first (Does my argument make sense? Is it convincing?) before moving to sentence-level editing. They can also provide specific, actionable feedback on areas where your analysis is weak or your reasoning unclear, helping you understand *why* a section needs revision rather than just correcting it for you.

English Extended Essay students often struggle with moving beyond summary to sustained analysis, maintaining analytical focus while incorporating sufficient textual evidence, and developing arguments that genuinely engage with the complexity of literary texts rather than oversimplifying them. Many students also find it challenging to balance close reading of specific passages with broader thematic arguments, or to avoid letting their personal response to a text override their analytical investigation. A tutor experienced in Extended Essays can help you identify which of these challenges affects your writing and provide targeted strategies to address them.

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