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  • UmbenieyonUmbenieyon Sydney
    Posts: 203Member
    Joined: Sep 18, 2013
    Hi guys, share ko lang.. nagsearch lang ako sa APP Store by typing "IELTS" and there were several free apps available. yun lang yung mga ginamit ko during my 1-month review. sobrang helpful. sorry, I deleted the specific a name of the apps pero what I can remember is I downloaded all the free ielts apps sa phone ko. may practice pa for speaking, may pre-recorded question, then when you answer, marerecord din voice mo sa after the speaking practice, you can assess your grammar. may mga videos din ng how to answer the interview etc. may recorded listening test din, reading and writing. sakto. you can review anytime, anywhere. it helped me. I hope this will help you too. Good luck! thanks po sa lahat ng mga tumulong sakin by answering my queries sa thread na to. Awa ng Diyos, move na ko sa EOI thread. Sana tuloy tuloy na.. God bless sating lahat!

    9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
    9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
    10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
    10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
    11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
    11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
    11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
    12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
    12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
    12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190 :)
    01/10/14 - lodge VISA :)
    01/12/14 - Front load documents
    01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
    01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
    01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
    01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
    02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
    02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
    02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
    05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
    05/21/14 - my first day of work

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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    Regarding writing, do not under estimate task 1. Remember this is 1/3 of your score. You should master writing letters for GT as well.
    agree ako dito. :) feeling ko sa fear sa test 2 ng writing lahat naka focus dun hindi nila narerealise that this part 1 can be their saving grace. Para sa aking tingin ko talaga etong task 1 nagsalba saken para kahit papano maka 7.0 ako kasi hindi talaga ko confident sa task 2 ko.
    for me, part 1 is parang warm-up mo..getting urself into the pace..so I would recommend doing it first with the right amount of time.

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    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
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    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    I'm really having a hard time in reading long passages. I get tired and bored in the end. Sigh. How did you guys overcome it?

    Anyway, I would suggest watching all the episodes of IELTS Australian Network. I think they have 3 series with more than 20 episodes each. You can pick up ideas from a wide variety of topics. I always listen to this whenever i'm travelling.
    skimming and scanning is commonly recommended for long articles..and you also need to brush up your skills with synonyms

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Hi guys :/ im so disappointed tonight about my listening practise. I need to get at least band 8 but my practices can hardly hit it! I sometimes cant hear the word exactly like the 290 from 280, places from spaces, sometimes the word is when u know the conversation is over! Whaaatt!!!?? Then I get discouraged to continue further down to 15-20 or 21 to 30 or 31 to 40. Gusto ko xang ulitin ulit para makuha ko pero im not confident that i have improved coz inulit. Nakakawala ng gana to move on in the next part coz theres something i've missed earlier!

    Helpppp!!!

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Help me Lord!!!

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    checking again with the next ielts schedule..ay salamat my sched na here in cebu for january ( gen.module)...problema nito na taon pa sa sinulog,ang busy ng mga streets at mga tao dito.
    ay sana patnubayan tayo ni senyor santo ninyo,,.magnonovena tlga ako!,,hehehe...
  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    edited November 2013
    @R_Yell ..sa listening then ako sumabit.feel ko tuloy ang bingi ko.hahaha,
    but need na mg move on,,..huwag pa daig sa frustrations and disappointments,
    dapat mas ma motivate pa tayo!..ADJA!!! smile, smile then pag my time,nkka stress ang IELTS....
  • silver_icesilver_ice Mandaue City
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: May 23, 2011
    edited November 2013
    @Filipinacpa, Yep & of course pray tyo harder, it'll help us a lot... keep in mind- Philippians 4:13 "we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us".... claiming for victory :)
    Gb everyone!

    Luke 1:37 "with God nothing shall be impossible"

  • RyanJayRyanJay Melbourne
    Posts: 232Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    Hi guys :/ im so disappointed tonight about my listening practise. I need to get at least band 8 but my practices can hardly hit it! I sometimes cant hear the word exactly like the 290 from 280, places from spaces, sometimes the word is when u know the conversation is over! Whaaatt!!!?? Then I get discouraged to continue further down to 15-20 or 21 to 30 or 31 to 40. Gusto ko xang ulitin ulit para makuha ko pero im not confident that i have improved coz inulit. Nakakawala ng gana to move on in the next part coz theres something i've missed earlier!

    Helpppp!!!
    If you missed an answer, move on and don't think about it or else you will suffer. To get 8.0, you often only need to have 4 to 5 wrong answer. So if you missed 1, move on or just write the possible answer on the answer sheet. Balikan mo nalang ulit during the "pause" sa end ng section. If di mo talaga ma remember, hulaan mo nalang ng best possible answer at the end of the test where you transfer yung answer mo sa answer sheet.

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    03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
    04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
    06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
    07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
    09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
    10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
    10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
    10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
    10/31/2013 - NBI
    11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
    01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
    01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
    02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
    03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne

    04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer

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  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2013
    Hi guys :/ im so disappointed tonight about my listening practise. I need to get at least band 8 but my practices can hardly hit it! I sometimes cant hear the word exactly like the 290 from 280, places from spaces, sometimes the word is when u know the conversation is over! Whaaatt!!!?? Then I get discouraged to continue further down to 15-20 or 21 to 30 or 31 to 40. Gusto ko xang ulitin ulit para makuha ko pero im not confident that i have improved coz inulit. Nakakawala ng gana to move on in the next part coz theres something i've missed earlier!

    Helpppp!!!
    In the listening section, you need read the questions in advance. Encircle all key words while you read the questions.

    When the audio starts, listen carefully. It helps if you know shorthand or invent your own. This will help you write faster in order to concentrate on listening. It is hard to concentrate on listening when you are busy writing. So writing fast is the key. Check spelling only during the 10 mins you are given to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. (Except for proper nouns. But most of the time, uncommon proper nouns are spelled in the audio.)

    If you missed the current question, forget about it and concentrate on the next question. When you write an answer down, forget about it and move on. Don't correct spelling or even look at your answers. You will have time to review your answers after the audio.

    During your 10 mins to transfer your answers, try to use common sense in answering any blank items in your answer sheet.

    ANZSCO 233513
    Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
    04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
    13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
    04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    Hi guys :/ im so disappointed tonight about my listening practise. I need to get at least band 8 but my practices can hardly hit it! I sometimes cant hear the word exactly like the 290 from 280, places from spaces, sometimes the word is when u know the conversation is over! Whaaatt!!!?? Then I get discouraged to continue further down to 15-20 or 21 to 30 or 31 to 40. Gusto ko xang ulitin ulit para makuha ko pero im not confident that i have improved coz inulit. Nakakawala ng gana to move on in the next part coz theres something i've missed earlier!

    Helpppp!!!
    i think you need to relax a bit..watch an english movie without subtitles...have u tried LOTR or harry potter? try to understand all conversations...listen to podcasts while on the streets..

    distraction is the worst enemy of listening exam, so practice more on controlling your focus.
    if you missed out an answer move on, for an 8 band i think you can afford to miss out 5 so
    don't worry about it

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • markier87markier87 Perth
    Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2013
    Hi guys, share ko lang.. nagsearch lang ako sa APP Store by typing "IELTS" and there were several free apps available. yun lang yung mga ginamit ko during my 1-month review. sobrang helpful. sorry, I deleted the specific a name of the apps pero what I can remember is I downloaded all the free ielts apps sa phone ko. may practice pa for speaking, may pre-recorded question, then when you answer, marerecord din voice mo sa after the speaking practice, you can assess your grammar. may mga videos din ng how to answer the interview etc. may recorded listening test din, reading and writing. sakto. you can review anytime, anywhere. it helped me. I hope this will help you too. Good luck! thanks po sa lahat ng mga tumulong sakin by answering my queries sa thread na to. Awa ng Diyos, move na ko sa EOI thread. Sana tuloy tuloy na.. God bless sating lahat!
    Hi @Umbenieyon! Chemist ka din pala. Same here. Ask ko lang ilang years na experience mo sa industry at saan ka sa Oz mgaapply?

    Thanks! :)

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    May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
    June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
    July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
    July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
    July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
    July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

    June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
    June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
    Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
    May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
    May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
    May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
    May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
    Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
    Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
    Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

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  • UmbenieyonUmbenieyon Sydney
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    Joined: Sep 18, 2013
    @markier87 been working in the lab of manufacturing companies for more than 5 years na. Recently, I visited Melbourne (business trip), I audited our affiliate doon. so prolly, Melbourne ako then transfer lang ako sa affiliate naming don. :) Chemist ka din? but student path pa kinuha mo

    9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
    9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
    10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
    10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
    11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
    11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
    11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
    12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
    12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
    12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190 :)
    01/10/14 - lodge VISA :)
    01/12/14 - Front load documents
    01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
    01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
    01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
    01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
    02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
    02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
    02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
    05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
    05/21/14 - my first day of work

    --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--

  • jenipet20jenipet20 Sydney
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    @markier87 at @umbenieyon- helo! Chemist din ako.. Ayan may mga ksma n din ako.. Kakasubmit ko eoi kaninang madaling araw
  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
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    @karl_amogawin Chief, naka register ka na?

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
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    06-10-15 - Started the second job
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  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
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    @sonsi_03 http://wenku.baidu.com/view/d6739eb7f121dd36a32d825a.html?pn=50 eto link sir. Nde pa eh. Super busy sa work. Try ko this week.

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • UmbenieyonUmbenieyon Sydney
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    Joined: Sep 18, 2013
    @jenipet20 yehess! So where ka nag apply ng SS? O may approved SS ka na? Visa 190 o 489?

    9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
    9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
    10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
    10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
    11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
    11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
    11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
    12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
    12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
    12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190 :)
    01/10/14 - lodge VISA :)
    01/12/14 - Front load documents
    01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
    01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
    01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
    01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
    02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
    02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
    02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
    05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
    05/21/14 - my first day of work

    --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--

  • jenipet20jenipet20 Sydney
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    Joined: Oct 18, 2012
    190 ako.. S wa ako nagtatry ng ss..
  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
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    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @sonsi_03 http://wenku.baidu.com/view/d6739eb7f121dd36a32d825a.html?pn=50 eto link sir. Nde pa eh. Super busy sa work. Try ko this week.
    sir panalong link 'to. maraming salamat.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @btarroja213 yup naubos ko na pero sa bandang huli puro GT nalang ginamit ko. siguro nga dapat Acad module gamitin ko this time. nagstop din ako magpractice 2 weeks before ng exam so eto ngayon, lesson learned. hays! i-take advantage ko yung review materials provided ng BC sa Ortigas. Andami nila review materials dun e..
    @filipinacpa, grabe andaming materials na inaral mo...parang kinakabahan tuloy ako sa mga naging results nyo. So far gamit ko Cambridge 7 to 9 hindi ko pa tapos yung 9 with 3 days remaining prior to exam, hay.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    Nung isang araw ko lang nalaman nung magregister ako na same day pala ang lahat ng exam dito sa dubai. Unlike sa pinas na puwede ibang araw yung speaking test.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @btarroja213 yup naubos ko na pero sa bandang huli puro GT nalang ginamit ko. siguro nga dapat Acad module gamitin ko this time. nagstop din ako magpractice 2 weeks before ng exam so eto ngayon, lesson learned. hays! i-take advantage ko yung review materials provided ng BC sa Ortigas. Andami nila review materials dun e..
    @filipinacpa, grabe andaming materials na inaral mo...parang kinakabahan tuloy ako sa mga naging results nyo. So far gamit ko Cambridge 7 to 9 hindi ko pa tapos yung 9 with 3 days remaining prior to exam, hay.

    Haha 2 reading test per book lang naman yun so parang 18 practice tests ng GT Reading. :) Natapos ko yata to in 1 month then 2 to 3 weeks before ng exam ko nag li-low na ako ulit magpractice. Consistency and discipline are the key. :) Then ika nga ni Simon, don't just test yourself because you will not learn from that. Internalize the practice tests you're doing which I believe I didn't. I'm more after on what scores will I get right after taking those practice exams. :)

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @filipinacpa - dadgadagan ko lang ng tip, yung tipong enjoy ka sa mga sub-tests at magaan at relax ka kapag nag pa practice hindi yung pilit. factor din kasi yung pagod ka galing trabaho pero no choice kelangan mag review so time managment din.

    Hindi ko pa sinisimulan ulit ang listening at reading review dahil pabalik naman ang strategy ko sa pag aaral, nag alot ako ng 1-2 weeks sa writing task 1 and task 2 tapos tuwing weekends mag Listening at Reading naman ako.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @filipinacpa, GT pala ang internal auditor bat ganun ung external eh Acad, daya haha
    Tama yung sinabi mong internalisation, mukhang yan ang kailangan ko...hay

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @sonsi_03 grabe sir ang taas nung ibang scores mo, yung writing muntik na sayang.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @filipinacpa, GT pala ang internal auditor bat ganun ung external eh Acad, daya haha
    Tama yung sinabi mong internalisation, mukhang yan ang kailangan ko...hay
    Vetassess doesn't require IELTS as a requirement for their assessment. So, I'm taking IELTS for DIBP purposes. Unfortunately, assessing body of Accountants and External Auditor requires Acad IELTS.

    I'm 23 years old (25 pts) with only 3 years working experience lang (5 pts) plus my educational churvaness (15 pts). So I opted to take GT since our fellas here have advised me that it's more possible to get an 8 in all bands (which I think is true, hirap nga lang talaga lol). So, if maka-8 ako sa Ielts, then i'll get another 20 pts, in total 65 pts. If only 10, pwede na rin apply nalang ng SS sa ACT.

    So, bakit ko pa nga ba pahirapan sarili ko. Mag-GT nalang ako, easier as they said. Lol

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    edited November 2013
    @ImB korek! Imagine. I enrolled in Niner since January 2013 but I think I have only attended 3 or 4 classes. My full self-review started on mid-September (if I can remember it right) but somehow got bored and became more lax as my exam dates became closer. I've written only five writing task 1 and three task 2. I practice speaking tests a night before my exam. Reading and listening practice materials ko paulit ulit, as in familiar na nga mga sagot. Hehe. Of course, when checking my own answers, somehow biased. Lol for example plural ang nakalagay sa answer sheet at singular lang sagot ko, I will still consider it correct. :D Nasanay ako siguro kaya ayan, 7.50 lang listening ko. Haha sa reading, test lang a ko ng test without reviewing my mistakes.

    This IELTS would really need a lot of patience, discipline, determination and perseverance. Also, don't be so overconfident. Since I've experience to sit and take the actual exam myself, I can say that it's really possible to get high bands. Really high bands. If you want 9, you'll get 9. Hard work lang talaga. Pero so totoo lang, minsan nakakatamad talaga. Hehe

    For the head start, i'm listening nonstop to the audio book of 50 shades of grey trilogy. Haha! Non-stop. Oozing and i'm loving it! Lol :)

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    Yehey! Nag-bigay na ng Christmas Bonus samin, makakabook na ako ng exam. Hehe.

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @filipinacpa ang bata mo pa pala, pero tama yan start early iha...ako walang lusot requirement ng CPA Australia ang Acad.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

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