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IELTS Writing last-minute fix (what to stop doing)

If this is you: you keep adding fancy words but your Writing score won’t budge.

Here’s the move: stop “more practice” and run a Reality Check so you know the exact criterion causing your band cap.

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3 actionable fixes (no fluff)

  • Write shorter, clearer sentences with fewer errors.
  • Use 2-paragraph body structure with one idea each.
  • Rewrite one essay instead of writing five new ones.

What to do today

  1. Run a Reality Check (fast diagnostic).
  2. Fix one criterion for 7 days (not everything).
  3. Re-test once and upgrade only if you’re within 0.5–1 band.

Many candidates use a Reality Check to stop wasting retakes and focus on the one fix that moves the band score.

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