Extended Essay EXAMPLES

What does an IB extended essay LOOK LIKE?!

Are some EE subjects easier than others?

This is a tricky question to answer definitively. 

If you have a flair for science, but struggle with arts and language-based subjects, then a science subject makes more sense. The IB demands rigorous standards in every subject when it comes to the extended essay. HOWEVER, you may have had more practice at writing arts and humanities essays than you have at carrying out or evaluating scientific research, so you may find an EE in Language A (for example) is something for which you feel better prepared. 

The main advice is to follow your passion, as you're going to spend a lot of time investigating your topic. BUT it makes sense to choose a subject area in which you already have a degree of confidence, as this will save you (and your supervisor!) time and stress during the EE process. That's probably why English A is so popular for the EE — as well as the fact that the majority of IB students are English-speaking, it's also an essay-writing subject, which means students have built up plenty of useful experience by the time they enter the diploma programme. 

The most recent statistics relating to the EE are below, so you can draw your own conclusions. Remember, students have to attain at least a D to pass the EE, but getting a C or above means you can get extra points for your overall diploma score.