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The 6 Fixes
That cost you the most
The six errors holding most candidates at Band 6
We analysed 341 real essays — over 86,000 words of student writing — and counted every mistake. Six types of error accounted for roughly three-quarters of what was costing people marks.
This guide walks you through all six, with a simple rule for each and targeted practice you can do in a few minutes a day. These aren't beginner mistakes — they survive into Band 6, 6.5 and even Band 7 writing, and clearing them is one of the fastest ways to move up.
- One clear rule per fix — no grammar jargon
- Practice exercises with full answer keys
- Built from real examiner-level analysis, not theory
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