I was seriously frustrated when I kept landing at 6.5 in IELTS writing. It felt like I was just one step away from hitting that coveted band 7. After a couple of attempts, I realized that I didn’t need to fancy my vocabulary; rather, I had to focus on clarity.
What changed? I started organizing my essays better. Each paragraph now focuses on a single idea. I’d lead with a strong topic sentence, followed by a clear example that directly relates to my argument. Also, I stopped cramming in new points in my conclusions. Simple wrap-ups worked much better!
If you’re aiming for that 7, focus on making your writing straightforward and structured. It honestly made all the difference for me!