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Working on your coursework and looking for feedback? Clastify offers two powerful options: Examiner Review and AI Review. In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between them – and help you choose the one that’s best suited for where you are in your coursework journey.
Examiner Review vs AI Review
| AI Review | Examiner Review | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Instant feedback | 24–72h turnaround time |
| Accuracy | Quick feedback for early drafts | Precise, in-depth examiner level accuracy |
| Pricing | Included in Clastify Pro subscription | ~50 USD (depending on subject) |
| Depth of feedback | Basic suggestions and quick tips | Detailed commentary aligned with IB criteria |
| Best for | The writing process, drafting your work | First and final drafts, accurate grade prediction |
| Reviewer | AI trained on IB-style writing | Official IB Examiners with subject-specific expertise |
AI Review provides instant, automated feedback ideal for when you're still in the process of writing your coursework. It's included in the Pro subscription and offers basic suggestions with good overall accuracy. Nevertheless, because it provides instant feedback, it may occasionally overlook certain improvement areas.
Examiner Review, on the other hand, delivers in-depth feedback within 24–72 hours from actual IB examiners, with a cost of around $50 depending on the subject. It’s best for completed drafts needing very precise improvement suggestions. The Examiner Review will also give you the most accurate prediction of the grade you'd receive for your work.
Which one should you choose?
AI Review is perfect when you’re still writing your coursework. Since the feedback is instant, you can use it again and again as you go. Write a section, get quick suggestions, make changes, and repeat. It’s a fast and easy way to catch issues early and keep improving without waiting around.
Examiner Review, on the other hand, is better suited for when your coursework is nearly done. Your work gets carefully reviewed by official IB Examiners – the same people who mark real IB coursework. They’ll give you detailed, specific feedback, pointing out exactly what you're doing well and what needs improvement, and how.
As such, we believe that both the AI Review and Examiner Review complement each other. We believe that both are very useful at different stages. While the AI Review is perfect for early drafts – offering quick, helpful suggestions to get you on the right track – the Examiner Review is what truly elevates your work. With detailed, expert feedback from a trained IB Examiner, you'll receive personalised insights that go beyond surface-level edits, helping you refine every aspect of your work. If you're aiming for top marks, the Examiner Review is the crucial final step to ensure your submission stands out.
We hope you found this post helpful. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of IA, EE and TOK exemplars available at Clastify and other guides available on our blog.
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