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Why spend time on the IB bonus points<\/a>? For those of you already doing 6\u00a0subjects in the International Baccalaureate, worrying about the 3\u00a0bonus projects it requires can seem pretty low down on a long list of priorities. The Extended Essay (EE), Creativity-Action-Service (CAS), and Theory of Knowledge (ToK) are worth just one point each after all. However,\u00a0they\u00a0are so valuable for your future, as well as, your academic and personal growth.<\/p>\n

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The EE prepares you for university essays<\/h2>\n

This is your best chance during school to write about something you\u00a0have a\u00a0passion in. The length and detail makes it really similar to university essays. The EE is like a mini-dissertation. The researching, writing and referencing skills you learn here will be invaluable both in higher education and the workplace. It also teaches you that some things simply cannot be left until the last minute! Essay-writing after this won\u2019t seem so daunting with a 4,000-word masterpiece under your belt!<\/p>\n

CAS can lead to volunteering abroad or taking part in university societies<\/h2>\n

Completing the hundreds of hours CAS requires clearly demonstrates your ability to commit to a project. These are qualities that will give you a leg up above other candidates in both university and job applications. CAS also provides the perfect opportunity to interact with people you otherwise might not even have met, or try something completely new!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ToK braces you for university-style learning<\/h2>\n

ToK might seem a bit random\u2026 so what is the actual point? Well, epistemology (the fancy word for the theory of knowledge) is a huge part of learning to be critical in a constructive way. Finding the best way to structure and articulate your thoughts. Which\u00a0underlies university studies.<\/p>\n

The difference between getting into your choice university or not<\/h2>\n

It may seem frustrating to juggle everything and put a lot of effort into the extra 3\u00a0points, but in the end, getting all 3\u00a0is not an impossible achievement. Having them could well be the nudge you need to get you the final score you\u2019re aiming for. Winning you that place at your dream university.<\/p>\n

They help you become a more rounded person\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

As much as these three elements of the IB are hugely beneficial to your academic and career prospects, they are also important for your personal development. You can learn\u00a0important lessons in self-discipline and thinking outside of the box.<\/p>\n

So don\u2019t neglect them! Make sure you\u2019ve chosen a good EE title, and getting a move on with those CAS hours.<\/p>\n

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Written by Maia H.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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