Is the CELPIP just out to steal my money?

Published about 1 hour ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

"Is the CELPIP just out to steal my money?"

I've read versions of this question several times this week, and all from VERY frustrated test takers who were on their 7th, 9th and 12th attempts at the CELPIP exam.

Gasp! 12 times!

No wonder they were wondering if the CELPIP was corrupt and looking for ways to make money off them. I think I would be feeling that way too, if I were in their shoes.

🎧 Listen: In this week's podcast we're going to take a closer look at that question, and see if there might be a better one to ask that will bring the control and power back into the right hands: yours!

If you've been feeling like a victim of the CELPIP exam, then this podcast is for you.

Thank you for reading, have a great week!

Aaron

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