Ray of Hope - 107th Draw

[tanzeelahmed64]

I'm expecting a draw tomorrow and it will be at 441 or 440

I wish it to be 440 so i'm not left out because of tie break. Waiting for draw feels so excruciating.

 

[heyCanada]

Any hope for 438 next year? :/

 

[SithLord]

Any hope for 438 next year? :/

Next year is a whole different story. We need to wait for the first draw of the year. But I personally believe it won't drop below 440 since more and more people are aware about the EE and will be entering into the pool

 

[Zigzag85]

Hi Zigzag,
I feel like you're unnecessarily anxious to be frank. Your score of 444 is a pretty good one and i'm hopeful that an ITA is right around the corner for you. Who knows, maybe even tomorrow?

I'm sitting at 438 and I've decided that IELTS (and improving IELTS writing score to CLB10) has got to be one of the most stressful things I've ever had to deal with. So patience and the education route it is for me.

Ahlan ahlan ostaz Barkook,

Yes it’s horribly difficult to get clb 10 but I’ll have to give it a try.
Is there anyway you can up ur score or have you already max out your IELTS score?

 

[abnzyr18]

Any hope for 438 next year? :/

It can be possible only if they hold a back to back draw. This year there was not a single draw with a 7 day gap. Thats what is needed.

 

[Zigzag85]

I'm surprised at 444 you were feeling stressed out. I would understand if you were at 441 or 440. But 444 is 80% safe score. So stay positive. Next draw surely you will make it

I’m anxious because it took us forever to get here not to mention the amounts of money paid toward exams :/
It would be extreme bad luck to finally reach this score only to become not eligible ...again. Lol

 

[tanzeelahmed64]

It can be possible only if they hold a back to back draw. This year there was not a single draw with a 7 day gap. Thats what is needed.

But net year they are planning to issue a even higher number of ITAs so shouldn't that matter also?

 

[SithLord]

I’m anxious because it took us forever to get here not to mention the amounts of money paid towards exams :/
It would be extremely bad luck to get to finally reach this score only to become not eligible ...again. Lol

Man, I can totally understand since I have been there. Just stay positive, I feel more confident than you that you will make it with 444 lol

 

[Zigzag85]

Man, I can totally understand since I have been there. Just stay positive, I feel more confident than you that you will make it with 444 lol

I hope so, fingers crossed.

 

[Zigzag85]

But net year they are planning to issue a even higher number of ITAs so shouldn't that matter also?

Yes it should and I think they will definitely up invites to 4000
Let’s just hope the flow of applicants stays consistent so the cutoff doesn’t skyrocket.
And since cutoff was consistent all through 2018 , I predict it will be the same in 2019

 

[Barkook]

Ahlan ahlan ostaz Barkook,

Yes it’s horribly difficult to get clb 10 but I’ll have to give it a try.
Is there anyway you can up ur score or have you already max out your IELTS score?

Haha, Ahlan beek/y Zigzag! I can certainly understand not wanting to wait, and giving it all your effort. All the best and I hope either way you get your ITA and start the sweet process of getting your documents ready before the new year.

I've maxed all modules except for a 7 in writing, re-took the exam (Computer delivered this time) and somehow managed to score less. I thought the IELTS process was way too stressful for my mental well being to be honest, haha. Instead I decided to go for distance-learning to upgrade my ECA through a PG diploma from the UK while working. Still a bit stressful but hopefully it pays off in 2019

 

[tanzeelahmed64]

Haha, Ahlan beek/y Zigzag! I can certainly understand not wanting to wait, and giving it all your effort. All the best and I hope either way you get your ITA and start the sweet process of getting your documents ready before the new year.

I've maxed all modules except for a 7 in writing, re-took the exam (Computer delivered this time) and somehow managed to score less. I thought the IELTS process was way too stressful for my mental well being to be honest, haha. Instead I decided to go for distance-learning to upgrade my ECA through a PG diploma from the UK while working. Still a bit stressful but hopefully it pays off in 2019

Can you please give a some details about PG diploma you are getting and from which university?

 

[Zigzag85]

Haha, Ahlan beek/y Zigzag! I can certainly understand not wanting to wait, and giving it all your effort. All the best and I hope either way you get your ITA and start the sweet process of getting your documents ready before the new year.

I've maxed all modules except for a 7 in writing, re-took the exam (Computer delivered this time) and somehow managed to score less. I thought the IELTS process was way too stressful for my mental well being to be honest, haha. Instead I decided to go for distance-learning to upgrade my ECA through a PG diploma from the UK while working. Still a bit stressful but hopefully it pays off in 2019

It sure will, almost everyone I know did the exact same and your score will hit a super high number so you won’t have to worry while you’re studying. I know someone that took a pg degree self paced in just 3 months .. he head north a couple of months back 3o2balna keda.

 

[Barkook]

Can you please give a some details about PG diploma you are getting and from which university?

Of course. I've gone for a BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from Pearson (Through an educational institute in UAE).
It's 120 credits, so hopefully upon completion would be assessed as a 1-year diploma. Also the program I'm in allows me to 'top-up' the PG with an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University. It's pretty steep though if you ask me, cost-wise.

 

[Barkook]

It sure will, almost everyone I know did the exact same and your score will hit a super high number so you won’t have to worry while you’re studying. I know someone that took a pg degree self paced in just 3 months .. he head north a couple of months back 3o2balna keda.

Oh wow, really? That is so great to hear. Amen!