Ray of Hope 62nd Draw

[Alberta Semi Skilled]

Based on the current trends, If the next draw happens on or before May 18, you are in..Be ready for receiving the ITA..

If the next draw happens on May 19 or later, you might continue your unlucky streak!

Another unlucky thing for me is that l got married in March so my points decresed from 452 to 422 as my spouse can't get any experience letter or anything else lol

 

[tj4canada]

im feeling down and frustrated .. looking at this http://ielts-sucks.blogspot.com/2011/01/ielts-bottom-line.html
even native could not achieve the required score and call it a scam ... i always missed by 0.5 points either in writing or speaking for the third time in a row ... what should I do? i feel not matter what efforts i put there wont be a result ...

I've heard that quantity counts a lot in writing. You need to write more than one page. Ask for a separate piece at the start of the test. Do some practice tests where you add more examples to your essay. I got a 9. I told my husband to do this and he ignored me and just did 1 page. He got an 8.

 

[vimmy91]

Keep your hopes high fellas. As points increased for 61st draw, we are closer than we were to ITA.

I am at 411. I am sure everyone above 400 will get ITA in May.

Cheers!!!

I m also at 411. Disappointed with cut off going up again. But still hopeful about next 2 draws !!

 

[vimmy91]

I've heard that quantity counts a lot in writing. You need to write more than one page. Ask for a separate piece at the start of the test. Do some practice tests where you add more examples to your essay. I got a 9. I told my husband to do this and he ignored me and just did 1 page. He got an 8.

Hey i just read you scored 9 bands. Is it your overall score or you scored 9 in writing module ?? If in writing, big surprise to me. As i wonder, if is it even possible ? . I scored 7 at max in writing module, But when i took it again to improve my CRS, i couldn't repeat my performance !!

I m stucked at CRS 411. Can you please help me to improve my bands in writing ?!!
I would be really thankful to u !!

 

[tj4canada]

Hey i just read you scored 9 bands. Is it your overall score or you scored 9 in writing module ?? If in writing, big surprise to me. As i wonder, if is it even possible ? . I scored 7 at max in writing module, But when i took it again to improve my CRS, i couldn't repeat my performance !!

I m stucked at CRS 411. Can you please help me to improve my bands in writing ?!!
I would be really thankful to u !!

I'm a native speaker, and I got 9s in everything. I didn't take it lightly though. I did the practice tests in everything and figured out a strategy to structure my writing and get to the second page.

Did you look at the writing test examples?

 

[vimmy91]

I'm a native speaker, and I got 9s in everything. I didn't take it lightly though. I did the practice tests in everything and figured out a strategy to structure my writing and get to the second page.

Did you look at the writing test examples?

Oh so you are a native speaker (Y) . I read a book written by a foreign author which explained a proper structure to write an impressive letter and essay. It did help me a lot, but may be it wasn't enough. Secondly, i always put my letter in 150-160 words & essay in 250-260 words window.

Also i read some sample 9-BAND essays from internet.

I don't know where i am lacking... :O

 

[iamtheniravp]

I m also at 411. Disappointed with cut off going up again. But still hopeful about next 2 draws !!

It's all the matter of time. Today or tomorrow, we will get it.

 

[vimmy91]

It's all the matter of time. Today or tomorrow, we will get it.

You are very positive. Thanks for spreading the positive vibes. GOOD LUCK !!

 

[Raorulz]

how can you say that PNP nomination means 600+ CRS pts and 1.2k were b/w range of 451-600 means either they have LMIA or high level of education with good IELTS, there were only 123 candidates above 600 means with PNP ans as the stats were of April 28 all of them would be cleared by now and new candidates with PNP's will enter. EE pool is highly dynamic and very difficult to predict in just 5 days 1427 candidates with score of 423+ entered the pool. (ITA issued 3796-(113+1023+318+462+453=2369) = 1427. One thing to note here with the cutoff score within range more and more people now working hard to improve their language skills to get more pts there.

you are right in your calculation. Buy what we need to consider here is that it is highly improbable that 1427 ppl without PNP entered in the pool. I think such a fast inflow of so many ppl confirms the contention that PNP has been the game changer in this. Else never has this average been more than approx. 200 per day.

 

[Dodozin]

Another unlucky thing for me is that l got married in March so my points decresed from 452 to 422 as my spouse can't get any experience letter or anything else lol

ouch... bad timing!

I am waiting to marry, now it would just reduce my points

 

[rocky789]

Another unlucky thing for me is that l got married in March so my points decresed from 452 to 422 as my spouse can't get any experience letter or anything else lol

Then apply without your spouse. You can always sponsor her later which doesnt take much time. Keep your score 452. Its that simple.

 

[Dodozin]

Then apply without your spouse. You can always sponsor her later which doesnt take much time. Keep your score 452. Its that simple.

But if you're married, you have to apply with your spouse... no?

 

[rocky789]

But if you're married, you have to apply with your spouse... no?

nopz. not at all compulsory. CIC provides you with that option. Avail it.

 

[Zakaria223]

Hey my score is 412 any idea when are the chances for me to
Get ITA .
Thanks

 

[BillHyatt]

Maybe I am wrong but this is my Initial Analysis (Rounded Figures) for the 4th May Draw (3,796 ITA's).

ACTUAL FC FC
CRS Scores 28/4/2017 4/5/2017 After ITA

601-1200 113 200 -

451-600 1,023 1,950 -


401-450 7,178 7,761 6,115


441-450 318 450 -

431-440 462 650 -

421-430 453 635 89

411-420 2,003 2,041 2,041

401-400 3,942 3,985 3,985


Notes:

1) PNP point is 600, therefore, it is not possible that sharp increase in 451-600 is due to Acceptance of Nominations.

2) This change, in my opinion, is due to Young Canadian Students entering the pool with Bachelor Degree or above after the successful government compaign in the last few months. The average estimated scores for Canadian students is estimated to be 470, so this could be well justified with the only range of 451-600 increasing while others are quiet consistent.

3) The decline in 401-450 range is at average 1,700 per draw, so it will take about 4 Rounds to clear things above 400.

4) The spring graduation will start from the end of May and Mid-June, so more graduates are expected to apply from June onwards leading to high numbers in above 450 scores.

5) If the 450+ range doesn't repeat the same trend and draw is conducted in short intervals then there is no reason not to clear 411-420 range and move on.

6) If in the next draw we have 1,200 applicants added above 421 range and ITA's are 3,600 or more then the Score can go down to 411-413.

7) If the trend continues in 451 and above then it is better to go back and find new ways to increase the score.

8 ) Finally, I believe scores will come down as CIC intention seems to clear 400+ applicants by the end of June.

I hope this will help