I also read in Reddit someone had the same issue. The OP also said there was nothing suspicious going on. So I think @98919 made a good point. Is it your first test? If your first test in 15x, and you get 17x in this one, it might be a chance they want to check through

Congrats!!! WELL DESERVED!!

Thank you joonwookang! Will be there!

Hey interested! I scored around 170, hope to get 177+ in Jan test. Thank you!!!

Hey, I had the same dilemma and I decided to apply for next circle. I am aiming for t14 or even t6, currently my average pt is 170 but I want a 175 so badly. Just like you said, this year is much more competitive because of many defer in last year and lot more high score in 170 or 175. I just don’t think there is much choice left. I am going to take Jan exam so just hope I can get 175+ and have more time to prepare my other material, apply as soon as next circle opens. I think this will increase my choice. Why do you think next year will be more competitive?