My CELPIP Experience: Quick Prep and Re-Evaluation Insights

1. Test Date and Location:

   • Date: August 22, 2024

   • Center: People Analytics - Toronto

2. Scores:

   • Speaking: 8 ➡️ 8 (No change after re-evaluation)

   • Listening: 10

   • Reading: 9

   • Writing: 7 ➡️ 8 (Improved after re-evaluation)

3. Test Conditions:

   • The test environment was excellent.

   • The staff member was Iranian, very positive, and kind, which had a significant impact on me.

4. Study Approach:

   • I studied very little and purchased the CELPIP Set 7-11 package (with a 50% discount). I practiced with those tests, scoring 5 or 6 consistently during practice.

   • Honestly, I didn’t have much hope for good results. If test cancellations were free, I would have canceled.

   • I didn’t practice Writing or Speaking because I work in an environment where everyone is a native speaker. I didn’t use templates or complex words; I just focused on staying relaxed and writing/speaking without stress.

5. General Opinion on CELPIP vs. IELTS:

   • For me, CELPIP was easier than IELTS, especially because Writing automatically corrects spelling errors, and Speaking is not in person.

6. Exam Day Thoughts:

   • On exam day, I thought my results would be bad, but surprisingly, the opposite happened. I expected better results in Speaking and Writing, but they turned out to be my lower scores.

7. Re-Evaluation:

   • I requested a re-evaluation for Writing, which was increased to 8.

   • The Speaking score didn’t change after re-evaluation.

8. Exam Results:

   • Results were available within two days.

   • The re-evaluation results were also provided within two days.

9. Advice for Others:

   • I’m sharing this to help others and reduce their stress.

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