Just going through some informative posts on this thread and decided to ask a quick question. I'm planning on opening an express entry profile by the 3rd week of October (I would have obtained my mandatory 12 months skilled experience by the 2nd week). Using the CRS calculator currently puts me at 449 with S:7, W:8, R:8, L:12 CELPIP test results.
However, seeing posts of how CRS points jump with a CLB 9 is making me contemplate trying out for IELTS. My only fear is that I may get something lower than my first test results and I would be required to use the latest results. Is it advisable to wait to enter the pool at 449, then try for an IELTS if cut-offs are high during that period, or should I risk my current average CELPIP scores for a possible lower IELTS test score.
Thanks in advance!