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  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    hello po, been lurking silently. hehe
    question lang po for anybody who already took the PTE-A exam. I find the re-tell lecture difficult in the Mcmillan Practice test. Will the actual PTE-A exam be as difficult as given in mcmillan? Im not fast in jotting down notes.. huhu. should do more practice. but pls tell us how was the actual exam with regard to this section..

    THanks po, and Congratulations to all who passed this level! ^_^

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • FrenchMilkFrenchMilk Posts: 169Member
    Joined: May 18, 2014
    hi @shye428. taking down notes and practice lang talaga ang key sa re-tell lecture.

    in my case, dun sa isang re-tell lecture item sa akin, may kasamang picture (illustration) din kaya pwedeng describe mo na lang din yung image kung may image na naka display.

    ang technique ay yung pag note mo ng keywords or phrases not whole sentences.

    kaya mo yan :)

    261314 (Software Tester)
    27 May 2015 - Submitted requirements for ACS Skills Assessment
    05 June 2015 - Received Result of Assessment - Positive (Thank You Lord!)
    15 June 2015 - PTE Academic exam
    16 June 2015 - Passed PTE Academic exam :) - Thank you Lord!
    17 June 2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination
    18 June 2015 - Application received by the Victorian Gov. Obtained Reference.
    02 July 2015 - Application refused by the Victorian Government
    07 July 2015 - Applied for South Australian Nomination under 489 visa scheme
    20 July 2015 - State Sponsorship Approved/Received Invite to Apply for Visa (Thank You Lord!)
    03 Aug 2015 - Lodged Visa Application :)
    22 Sep 2015 - Requested to have Medicals done
    29 Sep 2015 - Had Medicals done at NHSI
    06 Oct 2015 - Medical results forwarded to DIBP
    07 Oct 2015 - Medical results finalised. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    09 Oct 2015 - Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!!!!!!! and thank you to all who helped me with this application.

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    thanks po. guess i really have to practice taking down notes as fast as a can and as readable as i can haha! thanks again @Frendmilk focus na.. sana makagraduate nako dito sa phase na to. fighting!

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @shye428 i've been a silent lurker here also! but here I am, out in the open! good luck to all of us aspirants!

    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"

  • KEMKEM Canberra
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Jan 24, 2015
    @MyOZdream nasabi na nila yung mga tips, Concentration talaga kelangan. Good luck!! :)

    263111: COMPUTER NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER

    FEB 2015 : Started to gather info and prepared documents
    03/18/2015: Submitted application to ACS for assessment
    04/09/2015: AQF Bachelor Degree with major in computing
    06/08/2015: PTE-A Exam
    06/08/2015: L 79/R 82/S 90/W 82 overall Score : 82
    06/13/2015: Submit EOI 189
    06/18/2015: Received Invitation to lodge
    08/13/2015: Lodged application
    08/27/2015: Uploaded new passport for wife and daughter
    09/07/2015: Medical Done
    09/14/2015: Uploaded NBI and CoC
    10/08/2015: CO Allocated - Need additional doc for Dependent
    10/19/2015: Provided additional document
    10/22/2015: VISA GRANT

  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @KEM question na lang sa describe image, lagi po ba sakto yung spiel nyo sa 40 secs or minsan nkukulangan sa time? may effect b s grade if naputol ang spiel mo o better if maigsi n lang at sakto s 40 secs

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    edited June 2015
    Here's my results on Scored Test A:

    Overall Score - 64

    Skills Profile:

    Communicative Skills:
    Listening - 69
    Reading - 59
    Speaking - 60
    Writing - 69

    Enabling Skills:
    Grammar - 67
    Oral Fluency - 55
    Pronunciation - 44
    Spelling - 55
    Vocabulary - 85
    Written Discourse - 90

    It is now clear to me that I need to calm down during exams especially the speaking part. The nervousness got into me when the test has commenced. Thus, my intonation and pronunciation flunked because I lost my focus. I can do this. I am hoping to improve on my lowest skills to pull up my scores. I predict a 5 points margin of error for the result. :)

    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"

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    Nag take n ko kanina huhu.bahala na
  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @CPAofOz same tayo, mababa din speaking ko. pero writing mataas kahit di ko ginawa yung 2 essays.. not sure if accurate ang scoring nila. I tried both A and B mock exams and failed the speaking test.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • Electrical_Engr_CDRElectrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
    Posts: 453Member
    Joined: May 04, 2013
    edited June 2015
    Hi,
    I have been silently following this forum prior to my PTe academic test.
    I just want to tell my story. I have taken Ielts 3 times all failed :)

    April 2013 first IELTS S8, R7.5, L, 6.5 W7
    February 2015 second ielts S7.5, R6.5, W6.5, L6.5
    May 2015 Third ielts S7.5, R8, W6.5, L8.5

    I was about to give up...

    But a guy name @itchard mentioned PTE-Academic to me.
    I started reading about it. I got alot of help in this forum too.

    I took my PTE-academic last Jun 20, 2015.
    to my suprise....
    Communicative Skills
    L77
    S80
    R84
    W82
    Sa wakas nalagpasan ko na tong pagsubok na to.

    Marami pong salamat sainyo

    Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

    April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays :(
    May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
    July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
    August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form :( )
    Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
    November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
    December 2014: Received positive outcome :) Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
    February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
    May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
    June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good :)
    June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
    July 6, 2015: Received ITA
    July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
    August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
    September 18, 2015: Visa Grant :)

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    @Electrical_Engr_CDR hi san u nag take ng pte?
  • Electrical_Engr_CDRElectrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
    Posts: 453Member
    Joined: May 04, 2013
    @kristine_1377 dito po sa brunei

    Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

    April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays :(
    May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
    July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
    August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form :( )
    Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
    November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
    December 2014: Received positive outcome :) Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
    February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
    May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
    June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good :)
    June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
    July 6, 2015: Received ITA
    July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
    August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
    September 18, 2015: Visa Grant :)

  • itcharditchard Sydney
    Posts: 179Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @Electrical_Engr_CDR Happy to be of help. Goodluck sa iyong journey!

    ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer

    =======================================
    May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
    June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
    June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
    June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
    June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
    June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
    June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
    June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
    July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
    July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
    Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
    Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
    Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant

  • MSSMSS Canberra
    Posts: 164Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2014
    @Electrical_Engr_CDR congrats!!!...so happy for you...
  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @Electrical_Engr_CDR congrats! PTE-A for the win!

    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"

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    Woww!! so happy to see that there are new people that have been granted by the grace of PTE-A! Haha.. Congratulations to all of you! I just booked my 3rd exam with Pearson Makati. Sana wala ako kasabay para mas dramatic ang moment. Haha.

    Thanks for all your tips too!

    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!

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    @FrenchMilk Hahahaha unbelievable ba? Yung wife ko na walang review review e hindi din makapaniwala sa result e. Anyways congrats!
    Hi san po kau nag exam?

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    Woww!! so happy to see that there are new people that have been granted by the grace of PTE-A! Haha.. Congratulations to all of you! I just booked my 3rd exam with Pearson Makati. Sana wala ako kasabay para mas dramatic ang moment. Haha.

    Thanks for all your tips too!
    Hi filipinacpa, san ka nag take ng second mo?mas mganda ba sa makati? Thanks

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @kristine_1377 I remember she took it in Bright Centre at Ortigas.

    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"

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    edited June 2015
    @kristine_1377 yes I took it twice with Bright Centre in Ortigas. Never tried it in Makati. Di pa ako nakaaral ulit since 2nd take. Bahala na si Batman. 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!

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    @filipinacpa sa speaking ka din ba nag ka problem dun sa bright? I think me problem dun sa recording nila
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    edited June 2015
    @kristine_1377 yes po.. 46 and 47 scores ko sa speaking respectively while my scores in other areas are above 70.. so sana kung glitch lang talaga yun akin, sana maayos na yung sa makati..ikaw din po ba?

    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!

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @kristine_1377 do you have the same experience as @filipinacpa?

    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"

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    Yes same experience . Dun sa speaking nyo tinatapos nyo ba yung 40 secs or hindi? kasi sa kin di ko tinatapos then hinihintay kong may complete yung recording bago mag next. Atama ba yun or dpat next agad once natapos na kong magsalita
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @kristine_1377 usually po tinatapos ko 35-38 seconds then after click agad. yung mga napagtanungan ko, nag click lang din agad after ng sagot, wala naman problem sa score nila sa pte..

    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!

  • kristine_1377kristine_1377 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2011
    Ok . nung first take mo dun ka sa seat 1 and nung second take same seat ka din? Chinek ko ung sa makati August na ung available
  • KEMKEM Canberra
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Jan 24, 2015
    @MyOZdream may dalawa akong kulang ang 40 sec, meron naman sakto lang. Importante is ma-explain yung mga key information in my opinion.

    263111: COMPUTER NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER

    FEB 2015 : Started to gather info and prepared documents
    03/18/2015: Submitted application to ACS for assessment
    04/09/2015: AQF Bachelor Degree with major in computing
    06/08/2015: PTE-A Exam
    06/08/2015: L 79/R 82/S 90/W 82 overall Score : 82
    06/13/2015: Submit EOI 189
    06/18/2015: Received Invitation to lodge
    08/13/2015: Lodged application
    08/27/2015: Uploaded new passport for wife and daughter
    09/07/2015: Medical Done
    09/14/2015: Uploaded NBI and CoC
    10/08/2015: CO Allocated - Need additional doc for Dependent
    10/19/2015: Provided additional document
    10/22/2015: VISA GRANT

  • cpa_oct2011cpa_oct2011 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2014
    Ung speaking ko di lahat tpos sa 40 secs. Hehe..
  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @kristine_1377 @filipinacpa @KEM @cpa_oct2011 are you guys referring to the Real Aloud test? For that, I usually finish it in 20-25 seconds. Maybe that's why my grade is low because the pronunciation and intonation is sacrificed.

    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"

  • cpa_oct2011cpa_oct2011 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2014
    edited June 2015
    @CPAofOz everything! Haha!! Di ko kayang paabuting 40 secs ang read aloud pati ung iba.. Mabilis ako magsalita. Haha
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