No ..... you are not skilled enough yet.
Best way to train is to practice duelling, duel a lot in the next couple of months-you should improve a lot, then apply again.
Also, I'm not sure about your activeness. You hardly play - correct me if I'm wrong?
He is
active enough...It's just due to the different timezones,obviously.
And from my point of view,surely he should get a chance of being tested so my vote is
yes.
Good luck!