So I wrote IELTS 4 times.
LRWS - 8, 8.5, 7, 7 (April 2018)
LRWS - 8.5, 8, 6.5, 7 (June 2018)
LRWS - 8, 7.5, 7.5, 8 (July 2018)
LRWS - 9, 9, 7, 7.5 (December 2018)
With 0.5 more in Writing, I will get CLB 10. If not, I will have to proceed with these scores, I might get 7.5 in Writing on the next attempt but never the current score of L & R.
I’m worried if I lost 0.5 in Writing because of the bad handwriting as the examiner would have had a hard time understanding it. I have made a lot of improvements when it comes to Writing in general compared to my first attempt.
1. Should I go for revaluation? Yes, I think it is worth a shot since you have performed better in your previous writing test.
2. Will they reduce the band further? No they don't. It can only remain the same or increase.
3. Should I just apply for Writing or Speaking too? Just in case they find reasons to improve the score on Speaking, I’ll at least get the money back. Yes, apply for both. It'll increase your chance of getting a refund.
4. Is there a higher chance of success if I apply for Writing alone? No, I don't think so.
Based on the latest IELTS my CRS is 438