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  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    Thanks....Sana sana sana maka 7 na ko in each components.

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    Hi guys,

    IELTS reviewers list are up. i've added a button link on top (navigation link).

    if you want to add more kindly email [email protected]

    Thanks!

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • groovez10groovez10 Quezon City
    Posts: 161Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2011
    share ko lang: hehe! sana makuha ko na need kung score ammmp'.. pasado na sana ko ng 2nd ko (for student visa) aba naman tumaas daw required ng univ na papasukan ko.. una ko 7 ako sa lahat except writing na ang baba 5.5... 2nd ko: ok na po.. (yung sinasabi ko na ok na sana) pinasa ko na nga sa school pero ayun pagtanggap ko ng offer letter .. down na naman.. nakakarami na ko sa ielts.. nakakaubos na ng pera haha'.. pero di parin ako sumusuko.. gusto ko to e.. para sa future to.. pray padin.. wag mawalan pag-asa.. KAYA KUKUHA ULIT AKO EXAM HAHAHA'.. writing pinaka nahihirapan ako.. hay.. yung problem ko sa READING naayos ko na.. nagawan ko na ng strategy para madalian ako.. unang strategy ko kasi ok pero hirap ako.. sa ngayong gamit ko napansin ko na mas ok ginagawa ko.. speaking practice talaga kailangan eh (kaya lage naman mataas nakukuha ko dito-sana LAGI NA TALAGA AT LAST NA SANA HAHA.. MAKAPASA NA! =D) listening-practice din ... nagtyaga ako maghanap sa net ng materials.. at nakikinig sa http://www.lbc.co.uk/listen-live-3578 (pwede ba ipost) hihi sorry..
    sa writing-minsan depende sa topic.. may topic kasi na hirap ako mag-isip ng contents sa writing ko.. kaya basa nalang din ng essay samples..

    GOD BLESS US =D
  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    Sino po umattend na ng IELTS workshop sa niners, idp or BC? effective po ba yun and ano yung dinidiscuss?

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • siparekosipareko Melbourne
    Posts: 74Member
    Joined: Oct 17, 2011
    Sino po umattend na ng IELTS workshop sa niners, idp or BC? effective po ba yun and ano yung dinidiscuss?
    ^^ UP ^^

    NOMINATED OCCUPATION: Analyst Programmer (261311)
    10/12/2011 - IELTS Exam #1 - Failed (L-8.5; R-8.0; S-7.5; W-6.5) | 20/12/2011 - ACS received documents | 23/12/2011 - Applied for IELTS Remarking | 27/01/2012 - ACS assessment: Suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing) | 20/02/2012 - Remarking Failed | 31/03/2012 - IELTS Exam #2 - Passed (L-8.0; R-7.0; S-8.0; W-7.0) | 27/04/2012 - NSW SS received documents | 15/05/2012 - NSW SS approval received | 21/05/2012 - Lodged Online Application | 30/05/2012 - Application being processed further | 30/05/2012 - CO Assigned | 02/06/2012 - Medical Exam at Nationwide Makati | 11/06/2012 - Submitted NBI clearance | 14/06/2012 - Health requirements finalised (Wifey's) | 26/06/2012 - Health requirements finalised | 27/06/2012 - VISA Granted (Initial Entry Date Deadline - 11/06/2013)
    08/09/2012 - Arrived in Sydney

  • groovez10groovez10 Quezon City
    Posts: 161Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2011
    ielts workshop? yung kay heasley ba yon?? ok din naman.. nakatulong din kasi former examiner sya.. pampaboost ba ng self-confi. =D may exercises for reading and listening.. konting speaking magtatawag.. more on writing.. ok po sya,,
  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    @glaiza1210

    Was able to attend un free 1-on-1 speaking workshop ng BC non. I would say super helpful nya kasi prior to that, I had no idea how speaking is being graded and you can say na kapag di ako nakaattend nung sessiOn na yun, malamang bara bara and di ko sana nakuha ung band na target ko... Listening and reading can be easilly practiced by urself kasi objective ang nature non, may fixed answer sa lahat ng tanong, but writing and reading is subjective since they are being 'judged' by the assessors, so it's better if u can get a workshop for at least these 2 para malaman mo kung pano makuha ang kiliti ng mga magchecheck.... U can find thousands of guides online regarding speaking and listening, pero iba pa rin ung makainteract mo ang subject matter experts nung mga field na yun ma makakapagbigay sayo ng specific answers to specific questions

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Hehe gusto niyo makatipid? Basahin niyo tong forum from Page 1 to present...parang review class na to sa dami ng tips...May kasama pang review materials :D
  • MethylesterMethylester Riyadh
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: May 13, 2011
    Hi guys! Ngayon na lang ulit ako nakabalik. Lumabas na result ng remarking ko. Sa kasawiang palad, walang nabago. hehe.

    L-7.0 W-7.0 R-7.0 S-6.5

    I did my best I guess my self review wasn't good enough hehe. Ika nga sa palengke, tapat na po! Hehe. Kaya eto, nagpa sched na ulit ng next exam, May 12 ung earliest na may slot. Isa lang ang masasabi ko sa IELTS Exam na yan, "Babangon ako't dudurugin kita!!" Hahaha!

    Sa lahat ng mag te take ulit, kaya natin to! take lang ng take hangga't kaya ng bulsa at fighting spirit! Sa mga nakakuha ng target scores nila, congrats! Job well done! =) Thanks po sa lahat ng mga nagpahiram ng reviewers, sa mga nagbigay ng tips, at sa lahat ng mga patuloy na nag eencourage at nagbibigay inspirasyon para ituloy itong laban na nasimulan. Hehe. Godbless us all and our Australian dreams! Yeah! ^^

    Occupation: Chemist (ANZSCO 234211)
    Jan 07, 2012 - IELTS (GT-BC)
    Jan 21, 2012 - L-7.0 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5 Overall: 7.0
    February 15, 2012 - documents received by VETASSESS
    March 23, 2012- submitted additional docs requested
    March 28, 2012- VETASESS Result: Negative
    May 12, 2012- IELTS (GT-BC)
    May 14, 2012- reassessment (change of occupation to Chemistry Technician, ANZSCO 311411)
    May 18, 2012- Vetassess result: Positive
    May 26, 2012- L-6.0 R-7.0 W-7.5 S-7.0 Overall: 7.0

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Kung pa-remark mo na lang po yung speaking, kelan po yung result? Baka mas maaga at least mas mura din bayad mo. :)
    Hi guys! Ngayon na lang ulit ako nakabalik. Lumabas na result ng remarking ko. Sa kasawiang palad, walang nabago. hehe.

    L-7.0 W-7.0 R-7.0 S-6.5

    I did my best I guess my self review wasn't good enough hehe. Ika nga sa palengke, tapat na po! Hehe. Kaya eto, nagpa sched na ulit ng next exam, May 12 ung earliest na may slot. Isa lang ang masasabi ko sa IELTS Exam na yan, "Babangon ako't dudurugin kita!!" Hahaha!

    Sa lahat ng mag te take ulit, kaya natin to! take lang ng take hangga't kaya ng bulsa at fighting spirit! Sa mga nakakuha ng target scores nila, congrats! Job well done! =) Thanks po sa lahat ng mga nagpahiram ng reviewers, sa mga nagbigay ng tips, at sa lahat ng mga patuloy na nag eencourage at nagbibigay inspirasyon para ituloy itong laban na nasimulan. Hehe. Godbless us all and our Australian dreams! Yeah! ^^

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Agree ako kay @Methylester, medyo hadlang ang IELTS sa visa application pero para sa ikabubuti rin naman natin yun kasi pag nasa Australia todo English din naman tayo dun kaya huwag mawalan ng pag-asa :D
  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    ^tama tama! saka sa totoo lang, feeling ko most cases e confidence lang ang problema... Una kasi natin iniisip na mahirap kaya humihirap... kelangan natin ng konting fighting spirit (madami pala) hahaha!

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
    16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
    26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
    02.08.2012 - APRUB!!

    Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

  • nylram_1981nylram_1981 Sydney
    Posts: 255Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2011
    Share ko lng po experience ko with IELTS.

    My husband enrolled in niners, although umaatend cya ng classes di naman ganun kadalas. Dapat cya ang main applicant kasi na-scrape ang skill ko dati, after jul2011 binalik skill ko under SOL2 (thank god!). Anyway, nag-take cya ng exam nitong Jan eto score nya: L-5, R-5.5 W-4, S-7, OBS=5.5.

    After kong pumasa sa ACS, ako n nagdecide mag main applicant. Nag-self review lng ako using tips sa internet, just google and ang daming sites - most helpful site sakin is IELTS-blog. Plus ung exam materials nya from niners (which I notice is compilation lng ng cambridge materials). Sa bhay I would practice answering sample exams with time limit and then after binabalikan ko bkit ako namali.

    Payo ko lng sa mga mag-eexam, practice and then decide which technique works best with you. Kasi ang technique ng iba bka nde naman swak sayo.

    Like sa reading ang iba ang technique nila scan ung passage then circle ung mga keywords, ang nag-work naman saking technique is ung basahin muna ung tanong then tsaka hanapin ang sagot.

    Speaking naman, madaming sample sa youtube. Experience ko sa speaking, ung first take ko ang examiner ko is British na medyo may edad na. Before the actual exam, tinatanong nya ako ano daw b score ang aim ko tapos san daw b ko pupunta at nid ko mag-IELTS. Sabi ko I need 7. Tapos binola pa ko.."You've got a pretty face"..hehe. Sabay tanong na "Are you already married." I told him yes with 2kids..hehe. During exam, d ko natapos ung long turn namin pero nasagot ko naman lahat ng tanong nya. After that kinuwento ko sa husband ko, meron din palang ganung kwento sa niners, hiningi p daw ung number ng girl pero ang masaklap di naman binigay ung score na sinabi nya..hehe.. Kinabahan ako kasi bka bigyan ako ng mas mababa pero ayun as u can see in my timeline, 7 naman binigay nya.
    Second take, ung examiner ko pinay, sa itsura p lng istrika, ni hindi ngumingiti. D ko n lng mention name nya pero nung sinearch ko cya fb, may mga masterals sa language ang lola mo tapos teacher sa ateneo ng english for grade school. Profile pic p lng ang sungit na..hehe Anyway between my 2 exam, mas confident ako sa 2nd exam ko kasi nine-nerbyos ako during my first take. Nung L-W-R exam na, nakita ko ung babae na nauna sakin dun sa examiner, napag-usapin namin ung examiner, tinatanong daw cya kung happy ang childhood nya. Gusto nya daw sanang magkwento pero dahil nga tiger look ang examiner sabi nya n lng daw "no" para matapos na usapan nila..haha

    Personal view ko lng, you don't need to enroll in a review center to get your aim score. Practice! Practice! Practice!


    MAIN Applicant: ME - 262113 Systems Administrator, Jan2012 / IELTS: Proficient
    Secondary: Husband - 312211 Civil Engr Draftsperson, Mar2011 / IELTS: Competent
    Apr 16 2012 - Received rejection letter from NSW :(
    Aug 15 2012 - SA SS approval :)
    Aug 26 2012 - Lodge visa 190 application
    Oct 06 2012 - CO allocation (Team 33, gsm.brisbane, VL)
    Oct 30 2012 - Job verification by AU embassy in Manila
    Oct 31 2012 - Finish line! :) VISA GRANT
    Feb 20 2013 - Flight to Sydney, tourista mode muna :)
    Mar 04 2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    Thank u lord :)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    I've had my Speaking Test this morning with BC in Ortigas. Madali lang yung questions. hehheh was able to even read them from the Cambridge review materials for @aolee. I felt dumb lang during the second part kase ang panget ng sagot na binigay ko. hihihi Sana pala iba na lang. Dapat tlga iwasan na kabahan kase nakakasira tlga yun. And make sure that you give what is being asked sa Speaking test.
    The questions were:
    Part 1:
    -- description of our apartment
    -- What is my dream house?
    -- (marami pang easy questions pero I forgot na..)

    Part 2:
    -- Describe a place in another country where I'd like to take a holiday.
    -- What are the specific places there?
    -- Things to do in that place
    -- Why would I like to go there

    Part 3:
    -- differences between a holiday in the city and in the countryside
    -- what makes people decide to migrate to other countries (hehehe)
    -- how much time is needed when I'm planning to go on a holiday

    Minsan sa sobrang daldal ko, yung examiner nagssabi na ng "thank you". hahaha tska dapat wag lang "Yes" or "no" ung mga sagot. hihi Pinay ngapala yung examiner ko. Mukhang mabait naman. Haaay I'm hoping for a 7 or an 8! :-)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    hindi ko naunawaan ung third person or first person thing,hehe. basta ung writing talaga wag ipawalang bahala, pagpraktisan under time pressure ta un ang malaking kalaban during the exam proper.

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • sgmumsysgmumsy Mandaluyong
    Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Mar 11, 2012
    pasens din po pls.. [email protected]
    salamat :)
    @marlowe sent na bro. :) good luck with your exam.
  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    Hi @ aolee, pasend po skin. Thanks!

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    I have got a successful assessment in Engineers Australia. IELTS na nalang problem ko...Sana maka 7 ako, do you guys have any idea anong score na sure na makaka 7 ka sa Reading. Dun kase ako mababa nung unang take ko ng IELTS last Nov.5

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • nylram_1981nylram_1981 Sydney
    Posts: 255Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2011

    @glaize1210 34 out of 40 ata. Google mo IELTS score calculator.

    MAIN Applicant: ME - 262113 Systems Administrator, Jan2012 / IELTS: Proficient
    Secondary: Husband - 312211 Civil Engr Draftsperson, Mar2011 / IELTS: Competent
    Apr 16 2012 - Received rejection letter from NSW :(
    Aug 15 2012 - SA SS approval :)
    Aug 26 2012 - Lodge visa 190 application
    Oct 06 2012 - CO allocation (Team 33, gsm.brisbane, VL)
    Oct 30 2012 - Job verification by AU embassy in Manila
    Oct 31 2012 - Finish line! :) VISA GRANT
    Feb 20 2013 - Flight to Sydney, tourista mode muna :)
    Mar 04 2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    Thank u lord :)

  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    Thanks @nylram_1981! both BC ka pla kumuha ng IELTS. How was it?

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @stolich18 : yan na yan din ang questions sa akin during my Speaking exam nung March 10th dito sa BC SG.

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • nylram_1981nylram_1981 Sydney
    Posts: 255Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2011
    @glaiza1210
    First take ko, sobrang nadadalian talaga ako sa listening. Isang question lng ang hinde ako sure sa answer ko. Which is feeling ko un ang mali ko kaya 8.5 score ko. Nung 2nd take ko, nahirapan ako ang listening. Ung question type nya is more on multiple choice questions. Ung may choices sa box tapos ima-match mo. 3 beses lumitaw ang ganung klase ng tanong.

    Writing
    1st take
    Task1 - letter to friend that you agree to let his child stay with you over the weekend
    Task2 - More & more people are using washing machine & refrigerator nowadays, do u think it a good development. Discuss both views.

    2nd take
    Task1 - recommendation letter for a friend applying for job in a hotel
    Task2 - Some people prefer shopping in supermarkets rather than small/local market nowadays. Do you think it is a good development. What are the advantages/disadvantages?

    MAIN Applicant: ME - 262113 Systems Administrator, Jan2012 / IELTS: Proficient
    Secondary: Husband - 312211 Civil Engr Draftsperson, Mar2011 / IELTS: Competent
    Apr 16 2012 - Received rejection letter from NSW :(
    Aug 15 2012 - SA SS approval :)
    Aug 26 2012 - Lodge visa 190 application
    Oct 06 2012 - CO allocation (Team 33, gsm.brisbane, VL)
    Oct 30 2012 - Job verification by AU embassy in Manila
    Oct 31 2012 - Finish line! :) VISA GRANT
    Feb 20 2013 - Flight to Sydney, tourista mode muna :)
    Mar 04 2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    Thank u lord :)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    I really recommend the review materials from @LokiJr. Read the 101 tips very well. They are very helpful. Sana dati ko pa yun nabasa para na-apply ko. Bumibilis ung paghanap ko ng sagot sa Reading. hehhe Tska ok din ang British Council sa Ortigas, dami nilang sample exams and resources. Nagreview ako don right after my speaking test. :-)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Just remembered, tinanong din sakin sa Speaking test tong mga to:
    -- Do I like shopping/fashion? Designer clothes?
    -- Do I love reading books? What types of books? Do I give books as gifts? Why?

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    When taking the exam, it pays to "just do your best". Nakakasira ng focus kasi kung nagiging grade-conscious habang sumasagot. :)
  • groovez10groovez10 Quezon City
    Posts: 161Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2011
    tips for writing pls tnx
  • groovez10groovez10 Quezon City
    Posts: 161Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2011
    cursive writing or not? i mean what gamit nyo po sa writing? thnx =D
  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    tsaka ung mga invigilators nakakasira ng focus din,hahaha! i would strongly recommend Cambridge 7 and Kaplan! self review lang ako but i made it in first take.

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    tips para sa writing, the best ung sa Kaplan, napaka simple and napaka effective! very elementary ung approach and ung mga do's and dont's maganda dun.

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    edited March 2012
    @LokiJr, Hi! pashare nmn po nung review materials. Thanks!

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

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