Many students are not aware of the IELTS random check system, so after receiving the official notice about the random check, they often feel panicked and worried that their results will be cancelled. However, it is important to be clear that spot checks do not necessarily mean that there is a problem with the grades, but rather serve as a means to ensure the fairness and accuracy of the test. Therefore, candidates should not be overly concerned and should remain calm and wait for further official notice.
So, what exactly is an IELTS spot check? Which students will be susceptible to spot checks? What should I do if I really encounter a spot check?
1. What is IELTS spot check?
To put it simply, on the day after the test, the test results are not released normally, but show that they have been spot-checked, and the results will not be released until the spot check is over. Its purpose is to ensure the common interest of all candidates and to maintain the fairness and safety of the examination.
2. "High-risk objects" that have been randomly inspected
1. There are a lot of score increases in a short period of time (the average score difference between the two adjacent exams is more than 1 point higher).
2. The gap in the scores of individual subjects is particularly large (there is a significant difference in the scores of the four items).
3. Frequent tests at the same test center.
3. What should I do if I am spot-checked?
1. A letter of appeal must be available.
After being spot-checked, you must write a complaint letter according to the official requirements, which most directly reflects your English literacy, your vocabulary, grammar, logic, opinions, etc.
2. Apply to the school to communicate and gain time.
You can send an email or call the IELTS official to explain your situation, ask the IELTS official to issue a proof, and the student will explain the situation to the school or embassy, etc., which can generally help delay the time for the school to ask for results.
3. Check your email.
If you are selected for a spot check, an email will be sent to you asking you to provide documents that can prove your performance on the exam. You can organize your English-related experiences, such as college grades 4 or 6 or other English scores, participating in English-related conferences, volunteering, etc.
4. Judge your waiting time according to your application progress.
If you have to wait, how long can you wait, give yourself a preset time, and don't forget to keep your IELTS practice while waiting, and beware of not waiting for the spot check results within the preset time before you have to register for the next test.
4. How to avoid being spot-checked?
1.Listening, speaking, reading and writing are well-rounded.
On the one hand, partial subjects will affect the total score, and they will also be "politely rejected" by school majors that require small scores; On the other hand, it is easy to be spot-checked by the authorities.
2.Take every exam seriously.
Every exam should be taken seriously, lest you get a low score in the naked test, and then you will be suspected by the official if you do well in the exam.
3.The interval between brushes should be long.
If you want to brush up your scores, try to stay as long as possible between the test dates, and if the interval is short and the results fluctuate greatly, it is easy to be targeted.
4.Plan your exam ahead of time.
It is recommended that you reserve enough time so that even if you are spot-checked, you will have enough time to prepare for the next exam without affecting the school you are applying to.
Finally, I hope that all students will have a smooth exam, and even if they encounter spot checks, they can receive the results immediately, which will not affect the progress of the application!
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