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"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 543Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2017
Posts: 211Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2017
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 141Member
Joined: Feb 07, 2018
Posts: 365Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2018
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/4-april-2018-invitation-round.aspx
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Joined: Feb 07, 2018
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @ceasarkho | 190 NSW | 07 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
2. @Jwade |190 NSW| 06 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
3. @tmpvalerio | 189 | 17 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
4. @mrsAinKL | 189 | 15 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
5. @rio23 | 190 NSW | 05 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @Misunderstood_Cheeky | 189 | 24 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @GlennM | 887 | 11 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @Kaye28 | 189 | 28 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @panda | 189 | 70 | 233111 | 04 April 2018
2. @chyrstheen | 189 | 75 | 233111 | 18 April 2018
3. @kaaate | 189 | 75 | 233211 | 18 April 2018
4. @agentKams | 189 | 85 | 22111 | 18 April 2018
5. @batman | 489 | 70 | 221213 | 26 April 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @foolishfloyd | 189/190 (NSW/VIC) | 65+5 | 11 April 2018
2. @aron_drn |189/190 (VIC) |65+5| 233512| 17 April 2018
3. @evievask | 190 (NSW) |80| 11 April 2018
Posts: 365Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2018
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2015
ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 190(NSW)-75 pts
30.12.2016 – Became an associate member of CPAA
26.01.2017 - PTE L85/ R70/ S72/ W84 (Proficient)
20.02.2017 – Received positive assessment from CPAA (5 yrs)
21.02.2017 - Submitted EOI 189-60 pts; 190(NSW)-65 pts
10.10.2017 - PTE Take 6 L90/ R79/ S90/ W82 (Superior at last!) 20 pts
11.10.2017 - Updated EOI 189-70 pts; 190(NSW)-75 pts
12.12.2017 - Updated EOI 189 - 75 pts; 190(NSW) - 80 pts
16.12.2017 - Skillselect update automatic reduction of points EOI 189 - 70 pts; 190(NSW) - 75 pts.
18.12.2017 - Received Pre-invite from NSW (subclass 190)
20.12.2017 - Submitted 190 NSW nomination application
16.01.2018 - ITA received/ NSW nomination approval
17.01.2018 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
17.01.2018 - Medical Result Cleared (18 months old)
23.01.2018 - Medical Results Cleared (me & hubby)
23.01.2018 - Lodged Visa 190
23.04.2018 - Direct Grant
preparing for BM
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @ceasarkho | 190 NSW | 07 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
2. @Jwade |190 NSW| 06 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
3. @tmpvalerio | 189 | 17 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
4. @mrsAinKL | 189 | 15 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
5. @rio23 | 190 NSW | 05 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @Misunderstood_Cheeky | 189 | 24 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @GlennM | 887 | 11 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @Kaye28 | 189 | 28 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
9. @kaaate | 189 | 29 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @panda | 189 | 70 | 233111 | 04 April 2018
2. @chyrstheen | 189 | 75 | 233111 | 18 April 2018
3. @agentKams | 189 | 85 | 22111 | 18 April 2018
4. @batman | 489 | 70 | 221213 | 26 April 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @foolishfloyd | 189/190 (NSW/VIC) | 65+5 | 11 April 2018
2. @aron_drn |189/190 (VIC) |65+5| 233512| 17 April 2018
3. @evievask | 190 (NSW) |80| 11 April 2018
233211 Civil Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
18 Apr 2018 ITA
29 Apr 2018 Visa Lodge
28 Aug Direct Grant
Posts: 166Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2016
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @ceasarkho | 190 NSW | 07 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
2. @Jwade |190 NSW| 06 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
3. @tmpvalerio | 189 | 17 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
4. @mrsAinKL | 189 | 15 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
5. @rio23 | 190 NSW | 05 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @Misunderstood_Cheeky | 189 | 24 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @GlennM | 887 | 11 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @Kaye28 | 189 | 28 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
9. @kaaate | 189 | 29 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
10. @gillianLeoh2017 | 189 | 20 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @panda | 189 | 70 | 233111 | 04 April 2018
2. @chyrstheen | 189 | 75 | 233111 | 18 April 2018
3. @agentKams | 189 | 85 | 22111 | 18 April 2018
4. @batman | 489 | 70 | 221213 | 26 April 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @foolishfloyd | 189/190 (NSW/VIC) | 65+5 | 11 April 2018
2. @aron_drn |189/190 (VIC) |65+5| 233512| 17 April 2018
3. @evievask | 190 (NSW) |80| 11 April 2018
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"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 347Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2016
233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
26 Mar 2016 - TOEFL exam
06 Apr 2016 - TOEFL results (R-26/L-29/S-24/W-28) - proficient
10 Oct 2017 - lodged EA+RSEA fast track
30 Oct 2017 - EA contact (SSS/ITR and evidences for CE2)
02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
06 Apr 2018 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (75/80)
12 Apr 2018 - received NSW pre-invite
18 Apr 2018 - received ITA for 189
16 May 2018 - Visa 189 lodged
30 May 2018 - Medical at St. Luke's BGC
04 Jun 2018 - Health Clearance Provided: no action required
05 Sep 2018 - CO Contact requesting for additional De Facto Evidence
07 Sep 2018 - provided additional De Facto Evidence
29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube
Posts: 208Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2016
221111 Gen. Accountant
04/13/17 - CPAA Positive Assessment
08/2016 - 11/2017 - PTE Journey
11/29/17 - EOI 189 - 75 pts.
01/09/18 - EOI 190 NSW
02/02/18 - NSW Pre-invite
02/09/18 - Submitted NSW application
03/22/18 - ITA/NSW Approval
04/06/18 - Lodge Visa 190
07/11/18 - Direct Grant (worth the wait!)
Posts: 211Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2017
@chyrstheen , yes mayron akong isang EOI for 489 pala hindi ko na delete. No issue naman di ba if I withdraw ko ito? thanks
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 347Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2016
233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
26 Mar 2016 - TOEFL exam
06 Apr 2016 - TOEFL results (R-26/L-29/S-24/W-28) - proficient
10 Oct 2017 - lodged EA+RSEA fast track
30 Oct 2017 - EA contact (SSS/ITR and evidences for CE2)
02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
06 Apr 2018 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (75/80)
12 Apr 2018 - received NSW pre-invite
18 Apr 2018 - received ITA for 189
16 May 2018 - Visa 189 lodged
30 May 2018 - Medical at St. Luke's BGC
04 Jun 2018 - Health Clearance Provided: no action required
05 Sep 2018 - CO Contact requesting for additional De Facto Evidence
07 Sep 2018 - provided additional De Facto Evidence
29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube
Posts: 85Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2017
ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer
DOE - 189 (70 points)/190 (70+5 points) : 30-Nov-2017
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2016
233211 Civil Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
18 Apr 2018 ITA
29 Apr 2018 Visa Lodge
28 Aug Direct Grant
Posts: 211Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2017
@panda, same rin sa akin.. self assurance ko lng na ang Skillselect account ko is "Lodge" ang status then ang ImmiAccount is "Received" ang status, lastly my email acknowledgement ako from DHA during lodge.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Software Engineer - 261313
Age:25+English:20+Education:15+Work Exp:10=70pts
PTE-Academic
29.08.17 -1st Take CS:L65/R69/S52/W78,ES:G71/OF42/P60/S90/V68/WD60
29.09.17 - 2nd TakeCS:L48/R66/S90/W53,ES:G64/OF90/P90/S49/V73/WD90
23.10.17 - 3rd Take CS:L79/R78/S90/W78,ES:G82/OF90/P90/S86/V76/WD90
24.11.17 - 4th Take CS L80/R83/S90/W75,ES:G63/OF90/P90/S60/V80/WD83
29.12.17 - 5th Take CS L75/R84/S76/W90,ES:G90/OF75/P76/S90/V71/WD90
29.01.18 - 6th Take CS L79/R86/S90/W82,ES:G81/OF90/P90/S84/V73/WD83
31.01.18 - Updated EOI NSW 190 75PTS
31.01.18 - Updated EOI 189 70PTS
02.02.18 - Received pre-invitation NSW 190
08.02.18 - Submitted required documents to NSW190 application
28.02.18 - SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW. Praise God!
01.03.18 - Requested for Medical Referral letter, COC SG, NBI
-- 28.03.18 SATA Medical appointment for the whole family.
-- 05.03.18 NBI appointment for fingerprint.
-- 12.03.18 SG PCC cleared
-- 20.03.18 NBI Clearance Appointment, NBI Manila
-- 02.04.18 NBI Clearance released -No Hit
-- 03.04.18 - Health Declarations - All are cleared. Praise God!
07.04.18 - Visa Lodged NSW 190.
27.06.18 - Visa granted! Praise God!
In God we trust! Healthy mindset makes better results.
18.11.18 - Landed in Sydney.
28.11.18 - Started Job
Posts: 141Member
Joined: Feb 07, 2018
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @ceasarkho | 190 NSW | 07 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
2. @Jwade |190 NSW| 06 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
3. @tmpvalerio | 189 | 17 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
4. @mrsAinKL | 189 | 15 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
5. @rio23 | 190 NSW | 05 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @Misunderstood_Cheeky | 189 | 24 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @GlennM | 887 | 11 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @Kaye28 | 189 | 28 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @panda | 189 | 70 | 233111 | 04 April 2018
2. @chyrstheen | 189 | 75 | 233111 | 18 April 2018
3. @kaaate | 189 | 75 | 233211 | 18 April 2018
4. @agentKams | 189 | 85 | 22111 | 18 April 2018
5. @batman | 489 | 70 | 221213 | 26 April 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @foolishfloyd | 189/190 (NSW/VIC) | 65+5 | 11 April 2018
2. @aron_drn |189/190 (VIC) |65+5| 233512| 17 April 2018
Joined: Jun 20, 2017
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @ceasarkho | 190 NSW | 07 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
2. @Jwade |190 NSW| 06 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
3. @tmpvalerio | 189 | 17 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
4. @mrsAinKL | 189 | 15 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
5. @rio23 | 190 NSW | 05 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @Misunderstood_Cheeky | 189 | 24 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @GlennM | 887 | 11 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @Kaye28 | 189 | 28 April 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @panda | 189 | 70 | 233111 | 04 April 2018
2. @chyrstheen | 189 | 75 | 233111 | 18 April 2018
3. @kaaate | 189 | 75 | 233211 | 18 April 2018
4. @agentKams | 189 | 85 | 22111 | 18 April 2018
5. @batman | 489 | 70 | 221213 | 26 April 2018
6. @nnanni01 | 489 | 80| 313112| 19 April 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @foolishfloyd | 189/190 (NSW/VIC) | 65+5 | 11 April 2018
2. @aron_drn |189/190 (VIC) |65+5| 233512| 17 April 2018
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ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer
DOE - 189 (70 points)/190 (70+5 points) : 30-Nov-2017
Posts: 208Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2016
Para sa mga nagpasa ng bank statements, paano kayo nakakakuha if yung bank account ay sarado na kasi wala na kayo dun sa company payroll.
Thanks!
221111 Gen. Accountant
04/13/17 - CPAA Positive Assessment
08/2016 - 11/2017 - PTE Journey
11/29/17 - EOI 189 - 75 pts.
01/09/18 - EOI 190 NSW
02/02/18 - NSW Pre-invite
02/09/18 - Submitted NSW application
03/22/18 - ITA/NSW Approval
04/06/18 - Lodge Visa 190
07/11/18 - Direct Grant (worth the wait!)
Posts: 439Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2017
Posts: 584Member
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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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221111 Gen. Accountant
04/13/17 - CPAA Positive Assessment
08/2016 - 11/2017 - PTE Journey
11/29/17 - EOI 189 - 75 pts.
01/09/18 - EOI 190 NSW
02/02/18 - NSW Pre-invite
02/09/18 - Submitted NSW application
03/22/18 - ITA/NSW Approval
04/06/18 - Lodge Visa 190
07/11/18 - Direct Grant (worth the wait!)
Posts: 2,126Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2011
Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
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