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  • baknirbaknir KSA
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 14, 2014
    @julian...base po sa set ng exam na nakuha ko.... 200-300 words in 20 minutes... na consume ko both yung 20 minutes... hindi ko natapos yung mga essays... nakita ko yung word count ko..halos nasa 140-160 words lang po...still i got 68 sa writing (communicative skills)... pero 10 sa written discourse (enabling skills)...hehehehe

    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...

  • baknirbaknir KSA
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 14, 2014
    @CPAofOz.. salamat po pala sa advise... medyo hindi ako naka refresh (nung nag rereply kay @julian) at hindi ko nakita yung message mo..... anyway.. ilalaban ko na tong scores ko..pwede na pala.. :)

    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
  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @baknir my 2 failures in IELTS got into me. Maybe that's why I'm having a hard time getting back to my senses. Hahahaha. I hope PTE Academic will be more popular than IELTS in the next months. IELTS has already taken a lot of toll on everybody's dreams. Congrats again to you! anyway, what's your profession?

    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"

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Hi, for those who already take ielts and PTE, what do you consider the hardest?
    Is the macmilan practice test harder than actual PTE exam?
  • baknirbaknir KSA
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 14, 2014
    @CPAofOz makakalusot ka jan sa PTE.. for sure!!.. sa IT (network) po ako na linya..pero ece po degree ko..
    MrMocha
  • cpa_oct2011cpa_oct2011 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2014
    @Julian yes, as for me Mcmillan is harder than the actual exams, but the good thing about it is you will force yourself to prepare a lot. And if you're lucky enough you will encouter some questions (1 or 2) from the reviewer. ;)
  • adelaide8adelaide8 Melbourne
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    Hi Guys! Thank you sa lahat ng nasa thread na 'to. All your tips are invaluable! I took the exam today and received my scores after just several hours. I can claim 20 points! L - 86; R - 79; S - 85; W - 85. Your time will come as well, just hold on a little longer. =p
  • LiolaeusLiolaeus Brisbane, Australia
    Posts: 413Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2014
    Wah! Congrats! Nakaka inggit. Gusto ko din ng 20points. :)
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @adelaide8 congratz... Bilis nman ng result
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @adelaide8 congratz... Bilis nman ng result
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @adelaide8 how long you spent time for review? Do you used mc millan as well?
  • adelaide8adelaide8 Melbourne
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    edited July 2015
    @Julian thank you! i took it here in adelaide, mas mabilis siguro releasing ng result dito. unfortunately, just a few days lang ako nakapag-prepare for pte, sabay kasi exams ko sa school (you can imagine how stressed i was this past week!) - i'm currently a student here. yes, i used the mcmillan materials. i would say mas mahirap ang questions sa mcmillan compared sa actual test. so if you do well sa mcmillan, you definitely will ace the actual test. Goodluck!
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @adelaide8 ask ko lang if ok lang mag next kahit di p recording completed o need to wait to make it complete before going to next question.
  • LiolaeusLiolaeus Brisbane, Australia
    Posts: 413Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2014
    @Julian Ok lang mag next agad. Ganun ginawa ko kasi baka may ibang sound pang ma capture at maka apekto sa score.
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @Liolaeus thanks for the reply
  • adelaide8adelaide8 Melbourne
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2014
    edited July 2015
    @Julian nag-next ako agad, kapag marami pang seconds na natitira pero kapag less then 3 seconds nalang, hinihintay ko na lang ma-complete. much better nga siguro na mag-next ka agad baka may ma-record pang unwanted sound.
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    ang ingay ng exam room sa pearson makati kanina.. tinry ko wag iclick yung next.. nag lapsed na 3 seconds, ayaw pa machange ng status to complete..

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    at kung uulit man ako ulit, kelangan talaga mag review. parang nag back to zero ako kanina. parang di umubra yung stock knowledge. haha

    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!

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @filipinacpa Mabuti at umabot ka, grabe talaga trapik sa Makati. Anyways, overall mahirap b yun exam compare dun sa una? Ano ba advice mo dapat b mag next agad o mag wait sa completed? Confuse kasi me dahil ang tagal nun oras sa ibang task.
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @Julian i advise to click next right away. baka kasi kulangin sa oras. mas mahirap yun.. grabe talaga buti umabot.. ang kaba ko talaga kanina.. nanginginig na ako.. hahaha..

    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!

  • cpa_oct2011cpa_oct2011 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2014
    edited July 2015
    @filipinacpa God bless! Hindi mo ulit ginamit yung promo code? Pede pa sya e... Hehe.. Ginamit ko ulit nung 2nd take ko...
  • MsViMsVi Melbourne
    Posts: 69Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2014
    @filipinacpa goodluck and god bless sis sana ma-ace mo na this time

    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!)

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Pa share nman ng promo code? Sa pearson mkt o bright
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Pa share nman ng promo code? Sa pearson mkt o bright
  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @Julian the promotional code is PTE2015. good luck! :)

    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
    I did it!!! I did it!!! omg!!! Kung kelan wala aral tsaka nakapasa.. Hahaha.. Grabe.. Umiiyak ako nasa tricycle ng makita ko result.. Omg!!!

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    Thank you Lord talaga. Muntik pa ako di makatake kanina. Grabe. Di ako makagetover ngayon. I highly recommend na pearson makati kahit medyo maingay!!!

    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!

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Congratz... Well done
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Congratz... Well done
  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @filipinacpa finally, ariel happen to me! haha! yan dapat kinanta mo! congrats! how's 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"

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