User Name Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi guys, I got my IELTS score and got 6.5 in the writing section (need 7 in each band). I am planning on appealing. is there a chance (or do you guys know of any cases) where the score can actually go down? say from 6.5 to 6 instead of going up? Most that I checked out have either remained same or gone up. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest proud2beaussie Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I think you should read this;- writing re-mark. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKlaut Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi guys, I got my IELTS score and got 6.5 in the writing section (need 7 in each band). I am planning on appealing. is there a chance (or do you guys know of any cases) where the score can actually go down? say from 6.5 to 6 instead of going up? Most that I checked out have either remained same or gone up. Cheers, I did my writing appeal and the mark was raised for 1 point. In most cases that I know people who appeal succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodymcfc Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi, I have heard in the past about marks for writing and speaking being increased but what about reading ? My OH has sat the test 3 times now needing a score of 7 in each, on her first attempt she got 6.5 in reading, 5.5 for 2nd attempt and she doesn't think that she has the 7 for the one she just sat on Saturday in Leeds. We have until next Saturday (6 weeks) to apply for a remark on the first result, what would people recommend ? should we ask for a remark of the Reading ?????? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DUNSCOMBE FAMILY Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 hi there we got 0.5 short and had to resit the test .............. but hey we got here in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mrs PuffPuff Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Personlly I would not bother wasting £65 (I think it is that much) for the remark. At the end of the day in the reading test the answer is either right or wrong. Whereas in the writing test the marker is of course is subjetive and if marked by another they may feel the piece is worth a higher mark. I am in the same boat as your wife. I have sat the test on a few occassions and it is always the reading section which I have problems. My advise would be for her to practice, practice, practice (not that it does much for me on the day) but as said, in the reading test your answers would be either right or wrong. Good luck, angela xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKlaut Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi, I have heard in the past about marks for writing and speaking being increased but what about reading ? My OH has sat the test 3 times now needing a score of 7 in each, on her first attempt she got 6.5 in reading, 5.5 for 2nd attempt and she doesn't think that she has the 7 for the one she just sat on Saturday in Leeds. We have until next Saturday (6 weeks) to apply for a remark on the first result, what would people recommend ? should we ask for a remark of the Reading ?????? Thanks Reading mark almost impossible to improve because it's an objective subject, assessors just match answers and that's all. Whereas speaking and writing are much subjective parts where the marks depend on personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Name Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Is it possible for the marks to go down, instead of going up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodymcfc Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Is it possible for the marks to go down, instead of going up? YES ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKlaut Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Is it possible for the marks to go down, instead of going up? In theory yes, but I haven't heard about any of such cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Name Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 In theory yes, but I haven't heard about any of such cases. Yeah same, it would be pretty harsh if they did so. I'll just lodge my 485 visa then apply for recheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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