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kakatawag ko lang sa BC office. wala pa rin =(
ipagdasal natin na makuha natin lahat ang 0.5 na kelangan natin.
ako nga rin. di ko expected yung writing ko. though less practice ako dun pero alam ko papasok sa 7.0 ang skills ko.
mag-email uli ako mamaya.
di pa kasi office hours sa BC UK this time eh.
baka today na ibigay ang results. hehe!
ANZSCO Code 261311
31.07.2014 - ACS Skills Assessment Result (favorable)
14.11.2014 - IELTS Result R=7.5; L=7.5; S=7.0; W=7.5
16.11.2014 - EOI submitted
28.11.2014 - Received invitation to lodge visa subclass 189
04.12.2014 - Lodged visa subclass 189
08.12.2014 - Uploaded documents
22.12.2014 - Medicals done
28.01.2015 - job offer in Sydney (Salamat po, Panginoon!)
10.02.2015 - received Golden Email. DIRECT GRANT. Salamat po, Lord!
Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with GOD.
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http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/IELTS_Band_Score_Calculator.html
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Ayos, akala ko nasa 35 points cut off para 7 ang score kapag listening, 30 pala, pinataas mo hope ko hehehe. Grabe listening pa lang na momroblema na ako, pano pa kaya yung speaking at writing @-)
Oct 01 2014: IELTS IDP Speaking
Oct 02 2014: IELTS IDP Listening/Reading/Writing
Oct 15 2014: IELTS IDP Result L 8.0,R 6.5,S 7.0,W 6.0) OBS 7.0 kainis >.<
Oct 16 2014: IELTS BC Speaking
Oct 18 2014: IELTS BC Listening/Reading/Writing
Oct 31 2014: IELTS BC Result L 8.0,R 7.5,S 6.0,W 6.0) OBS 7.0
Oct 24 2015: IELTS IDP Schedule (Cancelled)
Oct 03 2015: PTE Academic Mock L-68 || R-50 || S-45 || W-62
Oct 10 2015: PTE Academic Exam
Oct 11 2015: PTE Academic Result L-81 || R-62 || S-85 || W-73
Oct 18 2015: PTE Academic Exam
Oct 19 2015: PTE Academic Result L-84 || R-66 || S-85 || W-77
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Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
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Yes, GT is generally easier than the Academic test. But they only differ in the reading and writing tests; the speaking and listening tests are one.
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
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Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
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Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
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What field/industry are you in?
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
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Joined: Jun 01, 2014
age 25-32 = 30pts
work exp 8 years = 15 points
bachelor = 10 points
= 55 points + 5 points for state sponsorship = 60 points
Yun nga lang may mga requirements din sa ielts ang state sponsorship, I think sa profession ko NSW 6.0 ang ielts need nila, sa SA 6.5 naman, then lahat ng states eh 7.0 ang need sa ielts for state sponsorship.
Oct 01 2014: IELTS IDP Speaking
Oct 02 2014: IELTS IDP Listening/Reading/Writing
Oct 15 2014: IELTS IDP Result L 8.0,R 6.5,S 7.0,W 6.0) OBS 7.0 kainis >.<
Oct 16 2014: IELTS BC Speaking
Oct 18 2014: IELTS BC Listening/Reading/Writing
Oct 31 2014: IELTS BC Result L 8.0,R 7.5,S 6.0,W 6.0) OBS 7.0
Oct 24 2015: IELTS IDP Schedule (Cancelled)
Oct 03 2015: PTE Academic Mock L-68 || R-50 || S-45 || W-62
Oct 10 2015: PTE Academic Exam
Oct 11 2015: PTE Academic Result L-81 || R-62 || S-85 || W-73
Oct 18 2015: PTE Academic Exam
Oct 19 2015: PTE Academic Result L-84 || R-66 || S-85 || W-77
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Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
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Joined: Aug 30, 2011
Thank you so much for a very informative replies. I hope i can make this for my kids. Godbless us all!
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Hello sa mga kabatchmate ko. Sana maka-graduate na po tayong lahat! 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!
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Joined: Jan 07, 2014
dapat dito palang mam ipractice na natin yung iwas text speak, kasi ako naging sakit ko yan everytime makikipagusap ako sa fb or viber etc.
text speak
haha anyway im sure magiging ok din tayo minsan kasi pag sobrang rush nasisira diskarte natin e, ang natutunan ko sa past exams ko dapat talaga magprepare nang mas mahabang panahon
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 235Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2013
Anyone here who wants to shed some light, maybe one of you guys did experience to take TOEFL iBT examination before? What do you think?
251513-Retail Pharmacist
May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
sub-tests.)
May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again)
"Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"
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kasi tayo may general idea na tayo sa exam, so alam na natin ano ieexpect hehehe
for now wala akong proper na theory paano papasa since hindi pa ako nakakakuha nang desired results ko, at the moment wala ako sa position talaga sabihin kung ano dapat gawin natin.
pero let's see malay mo this time makaswerte na tayong dalawa cheers GOODLUCK po sa next exams!
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
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Joined: Sep 22, 2014
pasend po sana ng ielts review materials sa email ko [email protected]
I would really appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance
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Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
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hello i think thesaurus can help you : )
make a list of common words na daily ginagamit mo tapos gawa ka nang table
lagay mo common at new
then lagay mo sa the saurus yung synonym at antonym nya lagay mo dun sa table na new words tapos magcommit ka for a day yung new table lang gagamitin mo na words ayon kay thesaurus..: )
sana nakatulong
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
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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
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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