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1st essay exam = introduction = 2 sentences.. main body = 4 sentences ata??
2nd essay exam= introduction = 2 sentences .. main body = 4 sentences....concluding paragrap = 1 sentence.. bitin pa hindi ko natapos...ngak!!!
kaya medyo naguguluhan ako kung ilalaban ko yung scores ko para i submit sa EOI...if yung pinagbabasehan ng DIBP ay yung communicative skills... ang equivalent ng mga scores ko ay halos band 7 and up.. tama po ba??? which is 10 pts...
or maybe nagkaroon ng glitch dun sa written discourse???
sa mga kinauukulan tanong lang po ulit.. yung Communicative Skills po ba ang i coconsider na result ng PTE-A exam ng DIBP?? or yung enabling scores?? or baka silipin din ng DIBP yung enabling scores??
pa advise naman po.. heheheh.. salamat in advance
napapaisip tuloy ako kung mag retake ulit ako...
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hindi po ako nag take ng IELTS.. i enrolled po sa IELTS (18hrs training) sa BC last march 2015.. plan ko na po mag take ng april or may.. pero po dahil sa katamaran mag self review.. mag haharakiri style na po sana ako na mag take ng IELTS bahala na kung ano mangyari.. ma experience lang ba...hanggang maipasa kung kailanman.... until nakita ko yung PTE forum.. kaya nag backout ako at nag shift sa PTE....
sa totoo lang po.. hindi talaga ako makapaniwala na nakalusot sa PTE.... hindi po talaga ako nag review ng masinsinan.. ang sabi ko sa sarili ko.. mangyari na ang mangyayari...mag take na lang ulit kapag semplang... pero sinamahan ko ng dasal...
balak ko i share yung experience ko ....hmmmm... ewan kung kapupulutan ng aral??? hehehehe
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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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Is the macmilan practice test harder than actual PTE exam?
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at grabe ang paghabol ko sa oras!! mangiyak ngiyak ako kala ko di na ako aabot. panay dasal ko sa taxi.. haha.. binaba ako ni manong sa rcbc para hindi na umikot kasi baka matrapik lang.. so mula fire station nilakad ko na papuntang rcbc.. hindi ko pa sure kung tama yung nilalakad ko.. hahaha nakatawid na ako pero wala pa ako makitang trident tower na katulad sa picture ng building na nakita ko.. hahah 10 mins nalang natitira sa oras ko nun simula bumama ako taxi.. grabe talaga ang takbo ko at pagmamadali.. super di ko malilimutan yung araw na yun.. tapos naglakad na lang ako, sabi ko bahala na.. tas ayun voila! may building na kala ko sarado.. haha tapos 312 lang nakalagay sa glass door.. kala ko yun na.. binagalan ko lakad.. laking tuwa ko nung makita ko trident tower.. hahahah madali talaga ako.. pati yung guard napamadali.. kasi parang 5 mins nalang natitira sa time ko.. hahaha
hay mas masakit siguro kung di ako makatake dahil sa na late ako.. mawawala ganun ganun yung 205usd.. buti nalang talga.. thank you Lord di mo po ako pinabayaan.. hanggang ngayon pag naaalala ko yung paghabol ko kanina, nangingiyak ngiyak pa rin ako. hahaha
anyway, hindi talaga ganun ka private sa pearson makati.. 4 kami nagtake kanina.. tapos naririnig ko yung mga sagot nila, nagrereflect sa headset ko.. kahit yung isang nasa dulo.. pati pagtype niya parang nag eecho sa headset ko.. mas prefer ko yung privacy sa bright centre.. same lang din headset na gamit nila..
ESSAY TOPIC ko kanina:
1. Something about whether I agree if yung formal written examination do not effectively assess students' learning.. provide arguments, reasons, etc..
2. Discuss both opinions whether or not English, as the international language, is losing its dominance due to globalisation..
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!
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
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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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Para sakin po mas madali yung exam ngayon.. Sana lang okay na yung speaking ko..
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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07-23-2014 Submitted docs to ACS 2631111 (Computer Network and Systems Professional)
08-02-2014 IELTS IDP exam
08-15-2014 LRWS/6.5 (retake)
08-18-2014 ACS result suitable Bachelors degree minor in computing (deducted 6yrs work exp)
09-20-2014 IELTS IDP exam
10-03-2014 LRWS result 8 8 6 7
04-11-2015 PTE Academic 75 75 76 73
04-13-2015 Submitted EOI 189
05-08-2015 ITA received
05-10-2015 Visa lodge
05-25-2015 Medical at BGC
07-02-2015 Direct visa grant (Thank you God!)
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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"
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
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!
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
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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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"