Chances for 471? Should I retake IELTS?

[heydaydreamer]

I just got my IELTS result today. I took the test last August 24, and here are my results:
L-8
R-8.5
W-7.5
S-8.5

So I missed CLB 10 by getting an 8 in listening, which would have made my points up to 474. With my IELTS results, I am now at 471. I am single, 24, with two or more post-secondary credentials, and three years of foreign work experience. Do I have chances at 471? Or should I retake IELTS?

Listening is really tough for me. I don't know why I can't crack that 8.5, or maybe I just really can't focus well. The last time I took the test two years ago, I also got 8 in listening.

Any thoughts on my case? Thank you so much.

 

[Jiyva]

Listening section can be tricky sometimes... I got L-8.5 but I have to admit some guesswork helped.

I encourage you to retake IELTS if finance is not too big a problem for you.

 

[heydaydreamer]

Just to give an update, I retook IELTS last Sept 19 and got my results today. I'm so frustrated because while I finally got a 9 in listening, my speaking went from 8.5 to 7. I honestly don't know what happened. I am utterly shocked to see this score. I think I did pretty well during the speaking test. It's just so unbelievable that I scored 7 in speaking when I scored 8.5 in my previous tests. My CRS score still stands at 471 because of this. Ugh.

My recent results are:
L-9
R-8.5
W-7.5
S-7

I would appreciate any thoughts or advice.

 

[abqalhamairi]

Just to give an update, I retook IELTS last Sept 19 and got my results today. I'm so frustrated because while I finally got a 9 in listening, my speaking went from 8.5 to 7. I honestly don't know what happened. I am utterly shocked to see this score. I think I did pretty well during the speaking test. It's just so unbelievable that I scored 7 in speaking when I scored 8.5 in my previous tests. My CRS score still stands at 471 because of this. Ugh.

My recent results are:
L-9
R-8.5
W-7.5
S-7

I would appreciate any thoughts or advice.

Ask for a remark, choose speaking and writing. I can guarantee you that your speaking grade will increase. Mine increased from 7 to 8

 

[heydaydreamer]

Ask for a remark, choose speaking and writing. I can guarantee you that your speaking grade will increase. Mine increased from 7 to 8

How long did your remark take?

 

[abqalhamairi]

How long did your remark take?

I think two weeks, I cant remember.