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Posts: 39Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2015
Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
Jan.- March 2015 - Work Reference, Certs, Educations requirements etc Preparations
April 9, 2015 - Submitted Applications to ACS
April 15, 2015 - Received Approval from ACS
July 13, 2015 - First Attempt on PTE Academic (Overall Score = 60)
March 12, 2016 - Second Attempt on PTE Academic (Overall Score = 70)
March 12, 2016 - Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
March 23, 2016 - Received Invitations to Apply (ITA)
March 27, 2016 - Lodge Visa Applications , uploaded documents (except for NBI, COC & Medical)
March 30, 2016 - Requested for NBI Clearance back in Philippines
Anyone interested for PTE Academics online mock test (I purchase two test but I was able to used only one of them) and related materials, please connect to me via Linkedn and send me a message so I can share the materials.
Please read my blogs about this journey and connect to me via Linkedn.
http://myjr-thejourneyofmylife.blogspot.sg/
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My personal tips (sorry for the long post):
1. Before the exam - Mas ok if kayo yung pinaka una sa exam room para makapag start kayo ng maaga at wala pa distraction. Ganun kasi yung ginawa ko at nasa describe image na ako nung nagdatingan yung ibang examinees.
2. Speaking - As much as possible, i-perfect nyo yung read aloud kasi yun ang pinaka madaling part. Basahin nyo as is yung text at wag mag dagdag ng kahit anong word na wala sa text. For other parts, make sure lang na walang dead air for the entire 40 seconds. Iwasan din yung "um", "ahh" habang nag iisip. Also, pag nagkamali, wag nyo na isipin at ma-discourage. Mag move on na agad.
3. Writing - Try your best na sagarin yung limit. pag 75 words ang limit, try nyo paabutin ng 65+ words. pag 300 words ang limit, try nyo paabutin ng 280+. This will help you get a high score sa written discourse. Try to finish writing 3 minutes before the time limit. Use the remaining time to check grammar and spelling. Malaking factor ang grammar at spelling sa writing score.
4. Reading - Read the instructions carefully. In my case, nag jumble yung format kaya dapat alam natin kung kelan yung multiple answers sa single answer.
After the reading part, I suggest you maximize the 10 minute break para hindi masyado ngarag ang utak.
5. Listening - Same sa reading. Importante na wag mawala ang focus dito dahil at this point, mejo ngarag na.
TL;DR - Practice lang talaga ng practice dapat. Wag kang magsasawa sa pagpractice kasi once nasa exam room ka na, mejo kakabahan ka talaga at madidistract ka sa mga katabi mo. Pag praktisado ka, makakasagot ka na by instinct and everything will be mechanical. So for me, practice lang talaga at prayers.
If you have any specific questions, I'll gladly answer all of them.
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 86Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2016
Posts: 86Member
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Posts: 41Member
Joined: May 29, 2014
July 2013 - Took 1st IELTS Acadamics Exam (S-7.5, L-7.0, R-8.5, W6.5)
Nov 2013 - Took 2nd IELTS Academics Exam (S-7.0, L-7.5, R-6.5, W6.5)
Feb 2016 - Decide to pursue again my OZ dreams
03 Mar 2016 - PTE Academics Mock Test Set A (L-69, R-68, S-64, W-71)
16 Mar 2016 - PTE Academics Mock Test Set B (L-73, R-66, S-77, W-68)
18 Mar 2016 - PTE Academics Actual Exam (L-71, R-70, S-59, W-75)
09 June 2016 - PTE Acadmics (2nd Attempt Praying i can ace it na)
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Joined: Mar 06, 2016
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Joined: Feb 26, 2016
sa EOI, ano ba yung test reference number? Registration ID or Test Taker's ID?
Please advise.. Thanks!
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2016
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2015
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
andun yung consolidated review materials (Mcmillan, offline mock test software). Sobrang useful nun.
Tapos para mahasa ka sa writing, visit mo ung blog ni dylan aung (google mo lang dylan aung PTE, lalabas na yun).
Ginawa kong hobby mag sulat ng essay dun sa mga questions dyan sa blog. Triny ko paabutin 280/300 limit.
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Joined: Oct 21, 2012
Im trying to backread sa thread na to baka sakaling may mapulot na pointers..
342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
Primary Applicant
09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84)
04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5)
10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
11/25/16- Medicals for the family
12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
03/08/17- Big Move!
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
Yan ung nkita ko dto sa thread a month ago. Sana meron pa.
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 2Member
Joined: Jan 23, 2016
Dec 2014 - took IELTS -- L9.0 R8.5 S6.5 W6.0
April 1 2016 - took PTE A
April 2 2016 - results were in! -- L82 R75 S78 W80
Thank you Lord! And here sa pinoyau for the tips and review materials. You guys were very helpful for us all au hopefulls
Joined: Oct 21, 2012
Godd luck saten!
342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
Primary Applicant
09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84)
04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5)
10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
11/25/16- Medicals for the family
12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
03/08/17- Big Move!
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2015
263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer
18/10/15 to 15/11/15: Gather documents from PH and UAE
17/11/15: ACS Assessment
30/11/15: Not suitable for 262113 - Systems Administrator;
ACS recommended 2631XX job code
07/12/15: Suitable for 263111
12/12/15: IELTS Exam @ Al Falah University, Dubai
25/12/15: IELTS Result (LRWS 6.5/6/7.5/8)
13/02/16: PTE-A Exam (LRWS 68/59/50/71)
"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory” – George S. Patton
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 5Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2016
Posts: 5Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2016
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
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Joined: Mar 03, 2016