How to Get Feedback on Your IB Extended Essay Before You Submit
EE feedback is rationed: your supervisor may give written comments on one complete draft, teachers cannot edit your work, and peers do not know the criteria. The channels compared honestly:
| Channel | What it gives you | The limits |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisor | Expert, subject-aware comments | One complete draft; no editing |
| Reflection sessions | Three formal check-ins on direction | Process guidance, not line-by-line |
| Peers and family | A fresh reader for clarity | They do not know the criteria |
| Self-check against criteria | Free, unlimited, the examiner instrument | Hard to be objective |
| AI rubric check | Instant criterion-level read, any time | An estimate, not an official mark |
Use the sequence: self-check first (can a reader state your research question and answer? does every section argue rather than report? is evidence evaluated?), then an AI read, and spend your one supervisor draft on what only an expert can see. Which criteria apply depends on your session: through November 2026 the EE is marked /34; from May 2027 it is marked /30 under new criteria — see what changed.
IBLens grades your EE against the official criteria for your session — both rubrics supported. Free preview; full report $4.99, no subscription. Feedback on your own work is legitimate; editing by AI or tutors is not — see AI feedback and academic integrity. Get instant EE feedback