Can I appeal IB results directly as a student?

No, you can’t appeal IB results directly to the IB as a student or parent. The system routes all official requests through your school’s IB coordinator. This protects consistency and makes sure requests are submitted in the correct category. It also means your first move is a conversation, not an email campaign. Prepare for that meeting with your component marks and a clear reason for your request. If you want to feel more in control, use IB Resources like RevisionDojo’s structured tools so you’re not guessing about what changed your grade.

Can a regrade lower my score?

Yes, an EUR remark can raise your mark, keep it the same, or lower it. This surprises students because emotionally it feels like you’re “asking for fairness,” but practically you’re requesting a second evaluation. In most cases, changes are small, but small changes can still cross boundaries. That’s why proximity to the next grade boundary matters so much. If you’re far from a boundary, the expected benefit often drops. Use IB Resources that help you see patterns in your performance (like analytics from targeted practice and feedback) so you don’t rely on hope.

How long do IB regrades and appeals take, and what about university offers?

Timelines vary, but EUR outcomes often take weeks, and formal appeals can take longer. That matters most when you’re holding a conditional university offer. Some universities will wait for updated results, while others won’t, so you need to ask them directly and document the response. Your coordinator can also tell you what has been submitted and when. While you wait, don’t put your life on pause: keep building academic proof for what comes next. RevisionDojo’s IB Resources like Mock Exams and Predicted Papers can keep you in a forward-moving routine rather than a refresh-tab loop. University officer chooses between “Hold Offer” and “Decide Now”