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Writing/Essay Corrections

How can I submit my writing for correction?

You can purchase the amount of feedback you need here : After you purchase feedback, you will receive this course. This is where you will find the list of GT Task 1, AC Task 1 and Task 2 questions, a…

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When should I submit my writing for correction?

This is up to you, but certainly not until you have completed viewing all of the relevant course modules. Also, once you’ve received feedback and have become aware of your key mistakes and weaknesses…

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Should I write in all capital letters?

If you want to use all capital letters in the Listening and Reading tests that is fine, but you should not use all capital letters in the writing test, and you should be able to demonstrate your know…

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I have not received my feedback yet. What should I do?

We aim to email all feedback directly to you within 48 hours. If you submitted your writing less than 48 hours ago, please wait until the 48-hour deadline is up. If 48 hours have passed, please check…

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My writing was declined. What should I do?

We have very clear rules on what can and cannot be submitted. These are to make sure the system works effectively and is for the benefit of all students, including you. Please re-submit your writing…

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I have a question about my feedback. What should I do?

First, please watch this video. Follow-up help from a teacher in not included with your feedback. This means that we cannot give you feedback on any part of your essay that you try to improve based o…

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How can I improve my writing after I get my feedback?

Each video correction gives you detailed advice on your mistakes, band scores, why you got those scores, and exactly what you should focus on to improve. Think of this as a road map for your improvem…

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Can I email you my essay?

No. We do not accept essays by email because we have a special platform we use to manage students' essay submissions. Here is some more information about how you can submit your essay: You can click…

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I've received my writing feedback, and I'm disappointed with my score. What do I do?

It's understandable that when some students fail to get the score they were aiming at in a particular essay, they feel disappointed. However, if this is the case for you, you should be looking at you…

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If I submit one Task 1 and one Task 2, how many writing corrections is that?

Each Task 1 counts as one writing correction. Each Task 2 counts as one writing correction. If you submit one Task 1 and one Task 2, that is two writing corrections.

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Do I need to restart my assessment test every time if I do not get 100%?

If you don't score 100% in the assessments, it could be that you have missed or misunderstood some critical information. If this happens, it is important to go back through the module concerned to ma…

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Cambridge Book 16 - Test 3 - Writing Question

It is very unlikely you will encounter the following question in the exam, so don't be overly concerned: Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the…

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Can I submit an essay to the correction service that is not from your list of questions?

We only provide feedback on the essays that are on our list. There are several reasons for this: The questions we use are similar to the ones that appear on actual IELTS tests. The list is extensive…

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My essay was too long. What should I do?

Your essay will be declined if it is over 330 words for Task 2 or over 220 words for Task 1. If it is declined, please re-write it and submit it again. This does not count as one of your essay correc…

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How can I get feedback on my writing and speaking?

In order to know your level and your key mistakes for Writing and Speaking, you will need to get feedback from an IELTS expert. You can purchase feedback here. Personalised writing corrections: Click…

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Can I get a teacher to explain in detail all of my key grammar mistakes in a Task 2 essay?

If we explained every grammar mistake in detail, there would be no time left to provide feedback on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, or Vocabulary. We want to provide you feedback on each of the…

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For the correction service, can I try again with the same essay question?

You should not submit an essay to the same question more than once because doing so would not help your progress. It is important to learn from the key mistakes you made in your last essay, work on o…

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My essay was declined. Does it count as one of my writing corrections?

No. When we decline your essay, it does not count as one of your essay corrections.

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What does it mean to fix a key mistake?

A key mistake is a mistake that you need to fix if you want to increase your score. If you fix a key mistake, it means that you can write an essay or have a mock speaking test without making the same…

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Can I submit a handwritten essay?

We only accept typed essays, and this because we can fix your mistakes on a Word document you send us, but we couldn't do that if you sent us a handwritten essay. Seeing your key grammar and vocabula…

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Can you help me analyse correction service questions before I submit my essay?

The short answer is no. Why? Because if we help you before you submit your writing for correction, you won't get an accurate idea of your real level. It is very important that you get a true idea of…

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How can I find my correction PDF?

Once a teacher has corrected your writing on Submittable, you will get an email with the feedback. You will receive the feedback video and a PDF of the correction. To find and download the PDF, pleas…

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What are the differences between high, medium, and low band scores?

In the actual IELTS test, you'll be given a flat score, not high, medium or low; however, here at IELTS Advantage, we've begun to inform students of whether we consider their individual band scores h…

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Can I choose which teacher corrects my essay?

Here at IELTS Advantage, we have a team of highly skilled, qualified, and experienced IELTS teachers. Each teacher has been fully trained in Chris' methods so that the feedback we give to our student…

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What are personalized video writing corrections?

The correction service exists so that you can get personalised feedback on your writing. Once you have submitted your writing for correction, one of our IELTS experts will go through your essay. We w…

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If I'm taking the paper-delivered test, should I write my essays by hand and then type them for the correction service?

If you're taking the paper-delivered test, you should practice by writing your essays by hand. It's important to get used to writing by hand, especially if you do most of your writing on a computer f…

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How can I get feedback on an essay NOT from the list of questions for the correction service?

We have a list of questions you have to choose from for the correction service. Click here to find out why. If you've written a different essay and you'd like some feedback on it, you can book a 1-to…

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When will I receive my writing correction feedback?

All essay corrections should be returned to you within 48 hours of you submitting them. If you have not received your correction within 48 hours, please check your junk email folder as sometimes they…

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Where is my correction document/the sample answer?

We attach the documents to all our corrections. Firstly, you need to log into the writing corrections platform. https://advantageexamprep.submittable.com/login Then, what you need to do is go to the…

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How can I withdraw an essay from Submittable?

Here is a link to Submittable's help page giving detailed information of how to withdraw an essay on Submittable: https://submittable.help/en/articles/904887-how-do-i-withdraw-my-submission-s

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