Just got my scores for my 2nd attempt in ielts,scored 8 speaking,8.5 listening,6.5 writing and 8.5 reading,what are my chances of having an extra 0.5 in writing
Then I would say you are wasting your time if you are giving it for a re-check. Just prepare better and re-take the exam. That is what even I am going to do. Because you do not know whether the re-checking will go in your favour or not. Uncertain path. Giving it again and scoring better however, is in your control.
If you are confident that you have done well in Writing, then go for revaluation/remarking. I think, you will get a 0.5 increase as your other module scores look really good, writing score if not the same should be close to other scores. Please note the whole process would take around 8 weeks and will cost you close to 50% of the actual test fees. If your score changes, you will get your money back.
Then I would say you are wasting your time if you are giving it for a re-check. Just prepare better and re-take the exam. That is what even I am going to do. Because you do not know whether the re-checking will go in your favour or not. Uncertain path. Giving it again and scoring better however, is in your control.
I too ielts twice so far first time i scored speaking 6.5 reading 8.5 listening 7.5 and writing 7 i applied for a re evaluation but the scores not out yet because i was severly underscored in the speaking,second time i scored 8.5 listening 8 speaking 8.5 reading but 6.5 writing
Try Mike Wattie's book, everyone I know who prepared using his book got min 7 in writing. I personally didn't like Simon's site, cause I didn't have time to go through the whole web site. Good luck!
If you are confident that you have done well in Writing, then go for revaluation/remarking. I think, you will get a 0.5 increase as your other module scores look really good, writing score if not the same should be close to other scores. Please note the whole process would take around 8 weeks and will cost you close to 50% of the actual test fees. If your score changes, you will get your money back.