Good enough to move forward
My second IELTS attempt: Good Enough to Move Forward I got my second IELTS test result! Luckily, I scored higher than the first time, and it's enough to meet the admission requirements for most universities. To be honest, I simply took the test based on my current level of English. I didn't practice that much this time. I believe that if I had prepared more thoroughly, I could have achieved an even higher score. I also have the option to retake just one skill. If I improve that skill by 0.5 band, my overall IELTS score would increase. However, I've decided not to do it for a few reasons: I'd rather focus on my current work. If I can achieve strong research outcomes, they may strengthen my applications even more than a slightly higher IELTS score. Realistically, I don't think I would spend enough time preparing for a One Skill Retake. Besides, the pressure of taking the test again might actually affect my performance, so there's no guarantee that it would im...