IB Tutoring

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Why Enhanced Prep?

Many tutoring companies claim that they can help students increase their test scores, but very few can support those claims and almost none of them focus on a student's ultimate goal - getting into their dream school. Nowadays, it takes more than a single strong test score to get into college. Students have got to have the grades and the test scores and then some. At Enhanced Prep, we provide a truly customizable approach to tutoring, focusing on each student's specific needs. We match students with the right tutor who can help them study for a biology test one day and prep for their upcoming college entrance exam the next.

Top-Tier Tutors

Our professional tutors have a minimum of 5 years’ experience helping students get into their dream schools. Other leading services require as little as ½ a year’s experience.

Student-Specific

No two students are the same. Enhanced Prep tutors create a unique game plan for each student following an assessment of their individual strengths and weaknesses.

Team-Based Approach

We bring students, parents, tutors and advisors together as a team to build student confidence throughout the process and share notes and recap videos after each session.

Team-Based Approach

We bring students, parents, tutors and advisors together as a team to build student confidence throughout the process and share notes and recap videos after each session.

Top-Tier Tutors

Our professional tutors have a minimum of 5 years’ experience helping students get into their dream schools. Other leading services require as little as ½ a year’s experience.

Student-Specific

No two students are the same. Enhanced Prep tutors create a unique game plan for each student following an assessment of their individual strengths and weaknesses.

Team-Based Approach

We bring students, parents, tutors and advisors together as a team to build student confidence throughout the process and share notes and recap videos after each session.

Top-Tier Tutors

Our professional tutors have a minimum of 5 years’ experience helping students get into their dream schools. Other leading services require as little as ½ a year’s experience.

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Tutors with Superior Credentials & Expertise

Chloe

15 years experience

As a teacher, mentor and nurturer at heart, Chloe believes each student learns differently and will benefit from a customized learning plan that'll help them be successful in school and everyday life.

M.H.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago

Lloyd

14 years experience

Lloyd is a Harvard graduate with a B.A. in Economics and Psychology. He started tutoring in 2010 and enjoys breaking down concepts into understandable chunks in a wide range of subjects.

B.A. from Harvard University

Olga

7 years experience

Olga approaches all students with empathy, encouragement, and unique ways to engage with learning. She is a certified ELA educator with a Master's degree in her field from Columbia University.

M.A. from Columbia University

Paul

22 years experience

With a Ph.D. in Chemistry, experience working in the medical device industry, and 15+ years of tutoring experience, Paul excels at helping students learn, especially in math and science classes.

Ph.D. from Indiana University

Jean

20 years experience

Jean has worked almost every role in education in her 14 years of teaching. She's taught ESL students, worked for education reform, and now customizes her tutoring instruction to each student's needs.

M.A. from University of Southern California

Chloe

15 years experience

M.H.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago

Lloyd

14 years experience

Lloyd is a Harvard graduate with a B.A. in Economics and Psychology. He started tutoring in 2010 and enjoys breaking down concepts into understandable chunks in a wide range of subjects.

B.A. from Harvard University

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"The tutoring absolutely helped my student focus, learn, and practice the skills and knowledge he needed to greatly improve his ACT score. He was also more motivated to work with his tutor than by himself."

Janet Dowell

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"The tutoring was able to push me harder than I thought I could go, showed my strengths and weaknesses, and helped further advance them."

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We get results with a learning model that focuses on content, strategy, and game plan

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How Enhanced Prep Maximizes Scores

Our learning model, the Three Pillars, helps students maximize their standardized test scores.

Content

Every Enhanced Prep journey begins with a diagnosis of a student’s individual strengths and weaknesses. College entrance exams test a wide variety of concepts. We identify which concepts will be most valuable for students to focus on so they can maximize their accuracy on test day.

Strategy

Enhanced Prep tutors will provide each student with different tips and tricks to help them save time on the test without sacrificing accuracy. Equipped with these strategies, students will be able to see a question and know the best approach to answer it and avoid pesky test traps.

Game Plan

So, you’ve mastered the content of the test and you know how to approach the different kinds of questions on the test. What’s next? Each student will receive a unique game plan detailing how much time they should spend on each section of the test, the order in which they should take the test and more!

Testimonials

"We tried improving our student's scores with a local prep company recommended by his school... their focus was on repetitive testing in a group environment. After ten Enhanced Prep sessions he scored a 35 on his ACT and just completed his interview for Harvard."

J BurgardParent

"The tutoring absolutely helped my student focus, learn & practice the skills and knowledge he needed to greatly improve his ACT score. He was also more motivated to work with his tutor than by himself."

Janet DowellParent

"The tutoring was able to push me harder than I thought I could go and showed my strengths and weaknesses and helped further advance them."

AmandaStudent

"The education my student learned from his tutor is invaluable. He gained so much confidence in learning how to take the ACT as well as knowledge of the 4 subjects."

Suzanne JacobyParent

"After only a few weeks of meetings, I knew that everything was changing - not just the grades that I was seeing on assignments, but the attitude that I brought to each period. I took the AP Calculus AB Exam and scored a 5!"

Alexis JonesStudent

"The tutoring really helped guide me toward bigger concepts that would be in the ACT. I feel grateful and more confident and prepared after taking this class."

Amber LieuStudent

"My tutor made the class entertaining and fun. She helped me with time management and strategies for how to answer the questions more effectively."

Carrie KehoeStudent

"I was able to increase every portion of the ACT from 28's to 36's. The tutoring helped me adjust to the pace of the ACT and learn the many strategies to not only finish the test on time, but even a few minutes early."

Luke BurgardStudent

"Enhanced Prep helped me with the ACT and even in school, too. I'm so thankful that I had my tutor. I definitely wouldn't have gotten to where I am without the tutoring."

Riley TendleeStudent

J BurgardParent

Janet DowellParent

How Enhanced Prep IB Tutoring Helps Test-Takers

Enhanced Prep is an elite, world-class tutoring service that uses a proven methodology and holistic approach to tutoring in order to help students get the grades, get the score and get into their dream school. Students who want an enriched education with the chance to impress college admissions boards could join The International Baccalaureate program if their school offers it.

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Our tutoring elevates everything, including grades, test scores, and the confidence students have both in school and standardized testing.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is a college preparatory program for kids in middle and high school. Students take different courses from the program, and at the end of these courses, they take exams to demonstrate what they’ve learned. The IB program can benefit students with a well-rounded education and help them stand out on scholarship and college applications. Working with an online IB tutor is one way to ensure that students can build their confidence and do their best on test day. Enhanced Prep can do just that with their wide selection of top-tier tutors to choose from.

Online IB Tutors at Enhanced Prep

Enhanced Prep ensures that students are well taken care of through several professional practices; the first is that we only hire professional tutors who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Enhanced Prep operates with 3 service pillars in mind: game plan, content, and strategy. Our tutors recognize that each student has their own needs, which is why they create a unique game plan. Then, our tutors identify content that will be most crucial for their students to master. Finally, they determine what strategies will work best for them to maximize their chances of getting a passing score. These service pillars allow our tutors to focus on their students’ most immediate needs and give them the individualized attention they deserve. Lastly, we pride ourselves on constant and consistent communication between the student, tutor, and parents, because we believe that success begins with a strong support system.

IB Tutors Can Help With Any IB Exam

Students can take one or more IB exams depending on what courses they take in the program. Courses are divided into subject areas which include language and literature, language acquisition, science, math, the arts, physical and health education, design, and individuals and societies. The IB exams assess students’ advanced academic and performance skills in these areas. Enhanced Prep’s top-tier tutors can help with any of these subject areas.

Like the IB program, Enhanced Prep recognizes that students are well-rounded beings; an IB tutor from Enhanced Prep focuses on the whole test-taker, assessing their strengths and weaknesses to make sure we’re focused on the immediate needs of each student.

The IB Exams

The IB program is divided into 4 separate areas, all with similar content areas and exams designed for students in those areas. The Primary Years Program is for students ages 3-12 and is designed to help young students become inquisitive learners; this is the only program with no exam. The Middle Years Program is for students ages 11-16, the Diploma Program is for students ages 16-19, and the Career Program is for students ages 16-19 who want to pursue career education.

Students in these programs take classes in language, literature, the arts, math, science, and more to get a well-rounded education that challenges them and prepares them for college and careers. Each course has its own exam; passing the exam demonstrates that a student has excelled in the course. Students usually take at least one exam per subject area, so at least 6 exams are taken to earn a diploma. Enhanced Prep can provide IB help by creating a unique game plan so that students can focus on the subjects that need the most attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I prepare for an IB exam?

You should prepare for an IB exam by paying attention in class, studying, and completing all your assignments. Take plenty of practice exams and avoid cramming right before exam day. When the time for exams comes closer, it is wise to work with an IB tutor so that you can get a refresher on the exam content. Enhanced Prep’s tutors can work with you to learn helpful test-taking strategies and stick to a study plan.

Are IB exams hard?

IB exams assess students on their academic knowledge as well as other skills such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, and written and oral communication. Students may be assessed through typical exam questions such as written response, multiple choice, and essays, but teachers may also assess them in areas such as oral performance (for languages), lab performance (for science) and artistic performance. Working with an IB tutor can help a student achieve their goals in these areas.

How many times can I retake an IB exam?

IB exams are offered twice per academic year in November and May. Once a student takes their initial examinations, they can do 2 retakes, for a total of 3 chances to pass the exams and earn their diploma for the program. Students should consider working with an IB tutor to maximize their chances of passing on their first attempt or to study strategically to pass on their next retake.

Are calculators allowed on IB exams?

All students taking the IB exams will need a calculator for at least one exam, but possibly for more. Only certain types of calculators are allowed for certain exams. This includes brand names as well as calculator models. For example, a Texas Instruments TI 84 Plus is allowed for mathematics subjects, but a Texas Instruments TI Voyage 200 is not allowed for any subjects.

What is a passing score on IB exams?

Students are graded for each course based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best score you can get. These scores are not just based on the IB exams but a student’s performance in the course overall. A score of 4 is considered a passing grade. Students who are pursuing a diploma will need at least a 24/45; this is the sum number of their individual scores added together. Students should consider working with an IB tutor to prepare them to do their best on the exams and their coursework.