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Posts: 93Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2016
Goodluck! kaya nyo din po yan.
221111 Accountant (General)
29.11.16 PTE Academic (L90/R87/S90/W87) Thank you Lord!
03.01.17 CPAA Assessment application
30.01.17 Positive skills assessment with 3 years skilled employment
30.01.17 EOI Lodged 189 (70 Points)
03.02.17 Appeal for skilled employment not recognized
23.02.17 Positive appeal outcome. 7 years skilled employment
02.03.17 EOI Updated 189 (75 Points) Thank you Lord!
15.03.17 ITA received Thank you Lord!
25.03.17 Medicals
27.03.17 Medicals cleared Thank you Lord!
16.04.17 Visa Lodged
15.05.17 CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
11.09.17 Golden Email. Thank you Lord!
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2015
Software Engineer (261313) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 5 | English = 10
28.10.2016 PTE-A Exam
02.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L69 R66 S50 W77) - saklap!
19.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam A (L72 R56 S62 W69)
26.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam B (L69 R61 S56 W69)
28.11.2016 PTE-A Exam
28.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L64 R73 S64 W68)
10.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 1 - submit documents
13.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 2
14.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 3
22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Submit updated document
22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 4
03.03.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 5 - positive result!
29.05.2017 PTE-A Exam
29.05.2017 PTE-A Results (L78 R76 S66 W78)
01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - NSW
28.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
19.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - SA - on hold. high points required
27.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
30.08.2017 Lodge Tasmania Application
12.10.2017 Tasmania Application - CO assigned
17.10.2017 Tasmania Application - denied
Web Developer (261212) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 10 | English = 10 | State = 10
20.02.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Submit
12.04.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Result - positive!
01.08.2018 additional 5 points for experience
15.08.2018 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (75 points)
16.08.2018 Lodge SA Application
31.10.2018 ITA received for SA visa 489
27.11.2018 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
29.11.2018 Medical Clearance Provided - no action required
18.12.2018 Lodge Visa
26.09.2019 Visa Grant
28.02.2020 Big Move
Medical Exam at St. Luke's Experience
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/317744#Comment_317744
BM Experience to Adelaide
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/356915/#Comment_356915
Visa 489 Subsequent Entrant (De Facto)
27.12.2021 Lodge Visa
30.04.2022 CO contact - Medical Exam Requested
23.06.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
22.07.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC (rescheduled)
10.08.2022 Medical further information required - doctor's note
02.09.2022 Submitted additional requirement
22.01.2023 Medical further information required - x-ray
27.01.2023 Submitted additional requirement
12.12.2023 Visa Grant
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2015
hindi ko pa na-try dun kasi last exam ko kinuha agad ng indian dude ang number 1 kaya number 2 ako. naririnig ko ang indian while taking the exam so may big chance na rinig din niya kaming nasa labas.
Software Engineer (261313) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 5 | English = 10
28.10.2016 PTE-A Exam
02.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L69 R66 S50 W77) - saklap!
19.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam A (L72 R56 S62 W69)
26.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam B (L69 R61 S56 W69)
28.11.2016 PTE-A Exam
28.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L64 R73 S64 W68)
10.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 1 - submit documents
13.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 2
14.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 3
22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Submit updated document
22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 4
03.03.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 5 - positive result!
29.05.2017 PTE-A Exam
29.05.2017 PTE-A Results (L78 R76 S66 W78)
01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - NSW
28.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
19.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - SA - on hold. high points required
27.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
30.08.2017 Lodge Tasmania Application
12.10.2017 Tasmania Application - CO assigned
17.10.2017 Tasmania Application - denied
Web Developer (261212) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 10 | English = 10 | State = 10
20.02.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Submit
12.04.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Result - positive!
01.08.2018 additional 5 points for experience
15.08.2018 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (75 points)
16.08.2018 Lodge SA Application
31.10.2018 ITA received for SA visa 489
27.11.2018 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
29.11.2018 Medical Clearance Provided - no action required
18.12.2018 Lodge Visa
26.09.2019 Visa Grant
28.02.2020 Big Move
Medical Exam at St. Luke's Experience
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/317744#Comment_317744
BM Experience to Adelaide
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/356915/#Comment_356915
Visa 489 Subsequent Entrant (De Facto)
27.12.2021 Lodge Visa
30.04.2022 CO contact - Medical Exam Requested
23.06.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
22.07.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC (rescheduled)
10.08.2022 Medical further information required - doctor's note
02.09.2022 Submitted additional requirement
22.01.2023 Medical further information required - x-ray
27.01.2023 Submitted additional requirement
12.12.2023 Visa Grant
Posts: 93Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
29.11.16 PTE Academic (L90/R87/S90/W87) Thank you Lord!
03.01.17 CPAA Assessment application
30.01.17 Positive skills assessment with 3 years skilled employment
30.01.17 EOI Lodged 189 (70 Points)
03.02.17 Appeal for skilled employment not recognized
23.02.17 Positive appeal outcome. 7 years skilled employment
02.03.17 EOI Updated 189 (75 Points) Thank you Lord!
15.03.17 ITA received Thank you Lord!
25.03.17 Medicals
27.03.17 Medicals cleared Thank you Lord!
16.04.17 Visa Lodged
15.05.17 CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
11.09.17 Golden Email. Thank you Lord!
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
Posts: 121Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer
21Sep13 - IELTS (Overall 6.5).. Hybernate (Mañana Habit)
09Sep15 - Skills Assessment Application- ACS
10Sep15 - Advise to send Additional Documentation (Vendor Certification)
18Sep15 - ACS Skills Assessment Completed
19Sep15 - Create SkillSelect Account (Draft)
19May16 - Take PTE Exam - 70+ All
27May16 - Submitted EOI (65 Points)
06Jul16 - Received ITA for Subclass 189
03Sep16 - Lodge Visa
13Sep16 - CO contact to attached additional docs e.g. Form 80
26Sep16 - Medical at Point Paragon
06Oct16 - Uploaded additional documents
10Nov16 - Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)
Aug 2017 - Big Move
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2015
09/10/15 - Registered for IELTS
10/24/15 - Took IELTS under BC Singapore
11/06/15 - IELTS Result: L-8.5, R-9, W-8, S-7 / OBS -8
--hiatus due to wedding preps--
09/07/16 - submitted CDR to EA (fast track)
09/22/16 - received positive outcome from EA
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2015
09/10/15 - Registered for IELTS
10/24/15 - Took IELTS under BC Singapore
11/06/15 - IELTS Result: L-8.5, R-9, W-8, S-7 / OBS -8
--hiatus due to wedding preps--
09/07/16 - submitted CDR to EA (fast track)
09/22/16 - received positive outcome from EA
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
Posts: 121Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer
21Sep13 - IELTS (Overall 6.5).. Hybernate (Mañana Habit)
09Sep15 - Skills Assessment Application- ACS
10Sep15 - Advise to send Additional Documentation (Vendor Certification)
18Sep15 - ACS Skills Assessment Completed
19Sep15 - Create SkillSelect Account (Draft)
19May16 - Take PTE Exam - 70+ All
27May16 - Submitted EOI (65 Points)
06Jul16 - Received ITA for Subclass 189
03Sep16 - Lodge Visa
13Sep16 - CO contact to attached additional docs e.g. Form 80
26Sep16 - Medical at Point Paragon
06Oct16 - Uploaded additional documents
10Nov16 - Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)
Aug 2017 - Big Move
Posts: 626Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2016
I start my answer with
"The lecture talks about... "
and then nagrerephrase lang ako ng mga 2-3 points na nalista ko. Aim ko is makasalita ng at least 35 seconds.
261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)
Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!
Posts: 626Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2016
I also use Lofoya para magpractice ng order paragraph - http://www.lofoya.com/Verbal-Test-Questions-and-Answers/Parajumbles/l1p1
261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)
Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!
Posts: 626Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2016
261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)
Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2015
09/10/15 - Registered for IELTS
10/24/15 - Took IELTS under BC Singapore
11/06/15 - IELTS Result: L-8.5, R-9, W-8, S-7 / OBS -8
--hiatus due to wedding preps--
09/07/16 - submitted CDR to EA (fast track)
09/22/16 - received positive outcome from EA
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2014
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Joined: Dec 07, 2016
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Joined: Dec 07, 2016
Posts: 626Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2016
Regarding tips, eto lang yung laging ko shineshare
1. http://ieltsadvantage.com/writing-task-2/ para sa writing tips, practice topics at Write Essay template
2. Practice tests and scored mock test sa www.tcyonline.com para sa reading at repeat sentence practice (pero aralin muna yung mga strategy/technique bago magbabad sa practice tests)
3. E2 PTE Webinar YouTube videos para sa tips sa "Summarize Written Text", "Describe Image", "Reading: Fill in the Blanks" at "Speaking: Read Aloud"
4. Mismong scored mock tests galing sa ptepractice.com
5. Parajumble for more practice sa re-arrange paragraph --> http://www.lofoya.com/Verbal-Test-Questions-and-Answers/Parajumbles/l1p1
261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)
Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!
Posts: 155Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2016
Edit: Kudos nga pala to this thread since most of the tips and review material I got was from here.
261311 Analyst Programmer
Oct 17, 2016 - Gathering of Documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 14, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
Nov 15, 2016 - PTE-A Results Received - L90 R90 S90 W90
Nov 26, 2016 - ACS Assessment Requested, Required Documents Submitted
Dec 05, 2016 - ACS Assessment Results Received - AQF Bachelor's Degree, 3 Years Work Exp.
Dec 05, 2016 - 189 EOI Submitted - 70 points
Dec 16, 2016 - NBI Clearances Requested
Dec 21, 2016 - 189 ITA Received
Dec 27, 2016 - NBI Clearances Received
Jan 06, 2017 - Medicals @ SLEC BGC
Jan 11, 2017 - Medicals Cleared
Jan 16, 2017 - Visa Lodged
Feb 07, 2017 - Direct Grant - Thank You God! - IED Jan 10, 2018
March 17, 2017 - Big Move
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
.
03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
.
Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
.
CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
.
.
Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
.
.
Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
.
.
List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
.
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Posts: 155Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2016
261311 Analyst Programmer
Oct 17, 2016 - Gathering of Documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 14, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
Nov 15, 2016 - PTE-A Results Received - L90 R90 S90 W90
Nov 26, 2016 - ACS Assessment Requested, Required Documents Submitted
Dec 05, 2016 - ACS Assessment Results Received - AQF Bachelor's Degree, 3 Years Work Exp.
Dec 05, 2016 - 189 EOI Submitted - 70 points
Dec 16, 2016 - NBI Clearances Requested
Dec 21, 2016 - 189 ITA Received
Dec 27, 2016 - NBI Clearances Received
Jan 06, 2017 - Medicals @ SLEC BGC
Jan 11, 2017 - Medicals Cleared
Jan 16, 2017 - Visa Lodged
Feb 07, 2017 - Direct Grant - Thank You God! - IED Jan 10, 2018
March 17, 2017 - Big Move
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
.
03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
.
Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
.
CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
.
.
Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
.
.
Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
.
.
List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
.
.
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I recommend using Stake App to get into US market. It has $0 brokerage fee, and no commission. Just pay the FOREX rate when you transfer funds to your AU to US Stake App. You can earn Free stock if you use my referral code below:
.
Invest in US Stocks and ETFs on Stake. Join today using my referral code jeffrexo362 and we can both get a free stock.
.
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.
.
11:11
Posts: 155Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2016
261311 Analyst Programmer
Oct 17, 2016 - Gathering of Documents for ACS Assessment
Nov 14, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
Nov 15, 2016 - PTE-A Results Received - L90 R90 S90 W90
Nov 26, 2016 - ACS Assessment Requested, Required Documents Submitted
Dec 05, 2016 - ACS Assessment Results Received - AQF Bachelor's Degree, 3 Years Work Exp.
Dec 05, 2016 - 189 EOI Submitted - 70 points
Dec 16, 2016 - NBI Clearances Requested
Dec 21, 2016 - 189 ITA Received
Dec 27, 2016 - NBI Clearances Received
Jan 06, 2017 - Medicals @ SLEC BGC
Jan 11, 2017 - Medicals Cleared
Jan 16, 2017 - Visa Lodged
Feb 07, 2017 - Direct Grant - Thank You God! - IED Jan 10, 2018
March 17, 2017 - Big Move
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
.
03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
.
Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
.
CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
.
.
Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
.
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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First, hindi mo need na magaling ka sa English para makakuha ng 90 sa speaking. Para sakin technique ang kelangan. Nagenroll ako sa review center para malaman kung anong mali sa ginawa ko. Hindi kasi ako makapaniwala na 27 oral fluency and 29 pronunciation ko nung una. Parang wala akong natama sa mga sinabi ko. Yun nasa isip ko nun.
Nung nagPM ako sa mga nasa forum may nasabi sakin na nagreview center daw siya kaya nagenroll din ako. Yung review center di sila sanay sa PTE pero nagcater sila ng review for call center agents. Kaya bihasa sila sa mga computer based speaking test. Super galing nung naging instructor ko. Tinuruan niya ako kung paano ba nagwowork yung mga exam software like PTE.
Sorry kung mahaba hehe pero eto mga tips ko per category.
SPEAKING:
Read Aloud: Nung first take ko natatapos ko ung isang item in 35 secs. Kasi binibigkas ko ng maayos yung mga words. Nung second take ko in 20-25 secs tapos na ko. Important na tuloy tuloy lang. Like ng sabi ng iba short pause for comma and long pause for period. Pero wag yung super tagal na pause. Pagdating sa intonation, pababa lang ako lagi after each sentence. Try to emphasize yung mga important words in each sentence. Dito ako nahirapan kaya ang ginawa ko nagbasa ako ng short passages. Yung nasa scored practice test ok yun gawing practice. Inulit ulit ko lang yun hanggang sa nasaulo ko na. Nung nasaulo ko na siya napractice ko kung paano iemphasize ung mga academic words.
Repeat Sentence: Ginamit ko yung mga video sa youtube na repeat sentence. Dapat intindihin yung thought ng sinabi nung speaker. Pag kasi naintindihan mo na yung sinabi mauulit mo siya. Hindi lahat ng words na repeat ko. Siguro 5 lang yung sure ako na tama yung iba kung ano ano yung nasabi ko pero andun yung thought ng kung ano yung sinabi nung speaker.
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PIE: The pie graph projected on the screen is the presentation of variables from research entitled ________. It is subdivided into ________ different portions. The largest area is ________ with ________ while the smallest area is ________ with ________. It is surprising to see that ________ is the second largest area with ________. Overall, this graph seems accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.
LINE/BAR: The line/bar graph projected on the screen is the presentation of variables from research entitled ________. The horizontal line represents the ________ while the vertical line represents the ________. The highest sector is ________ with ________ while the lowest sector is ________ with ________. It is surprising to see that ________ is the second highest sector with ________. Overall, this graph seems accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.
PROCESS/DIAGRAMS: The process/diagram projected on the screen describes how ________. Dito wala ako template na ginamit. Yung mga words na nasa picture binasa ko lang para makabuo ako ng sentences.
TABLE: The table projected on the screen is the presentation of variables from research entitled ________. It is subdivided into ________columns and ________ rows. The highest sector is ________ with ________ while the lowest sector is ________ with ________. It is surprising to see that ________ is the second highest sector with ________. Overall, this graph seems accurate and concise and can be used as a reference for future studies.
Abot ng 40 secs yung template pag nilagay mo yung mga data from the table or graph. May times na stop na pala yung recording nagsasalita pa ako. Tuloy tuloy lang kayo magsalita. Kung nagkamali kayo ng pagpronounce wag niyo na ulitin. Basta tuloy tuloy lang.
Retell Lecture: Ang ginawa ko dito nagsulat ako ng 3-4 sentences na sinabi sa lecture. After ko makapagjot down hindi na ako nakinig sa ibang sinabi. Binasa ko yung sentences na nakuha ko sa lecure para pagdating ng recording tuloy tuloy ko syang babasahin. Kung ano yung sentence na sinabi sa lecture same na same yung sinabi ko.
May template din ako nakita dito sa forum. I’m very sorry di ko na tanda kung kanino ko nakuha pero thank you.
The lecture was regarding ________ and a significant amount of time was spent discussing around this topic. The lecture concluded after all the data points were discussed completely. To summarize his/her analysis, he/she pointed out that ________. (sinabi ko yung 3-4 sentences na sinulat ko, wala akong conclusion)
May isang lecture na 1 sentence lang nasulat ko kasi di ko maintindihan yung speaker. Nagkataon na yung item nun may table na picture. Binasa ko lang yung sa table at dahil nga saulo ko na yung read aloud sa scored practice test, yun na lang sinabi ko.
Answer Short Questions: Answer each question with confidence. Kahit alam nyong mali sagot nyo go pa rin.
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Everyday naglisten ako ng TED talks at BBC news para masanay utak ko na makinig. Dapat pag nakikinig kayo try nyo rin inintindihin yung mga sinabi. Para pag dating sa exam, sanay na yung ears and brains nyo na makinig habang iniintindi yung lecture. Make it a habit na pagkagising at bago matulog makinig kayo ng TED at BBC. Sila yung mga naging friends ko. hehe
Summarize Spoken Text: Use synonyms sa mga words from the lecture.
MC-CMA/MC-CSA: Isa lang mabibigay ko na tip. Read the instruction bago magstart yung recording. Nung first take ko akala ko single answer lang need yun pala nasa choose multiple answer pala ako.
Highlight Incorrect Words: Read the passage while moving the cursor.
READING:
MC-CMA: Usually daw 2 out of 5 yung correct. Lahat ng sagot ko 2 lang. Eliminate wrong options first.
MC-CSA: Read the question first. Scan thru the text. Check options for the correct answer.
Reorder Paragraph: Look for the topic sentence first then the conclusion (recommendation/prediction). Para may 2 na kayo na naarrange.
Fill in the Blanks: Wala ako mabigay na tip dito kasi hirap din ako dito eh. Ang technique ko lang yung mga choices na words inapply ko sa lahat ng blanks. And tiningnan ko kung ano yung may sense.
WRITING:
3-4 days before ako magexam dun lang ako nagbasa ng mga sample PTE essays. Para fresh sya pag dating ng exam.
OTHER TIPS:
Wait for the first green bar before speaking. Nagwait ako ng macomplete yung recording ko bago ako nagclick ng Next. Yung position ng mic ko nasa ilong. Dun kasi walang hangin. Pero yung kapantay ng lips at chin, mahangin sakin kaya sa nose ko nilagay. Hehe. Sobrang tagal ko nagtest ng mic. Yung iba na naunahan ko pang pumasok patapos na sila sa read aloud. Ganun katagal ako ngtest mic to the point na narequest ako ng ibang headset kasi di ako happy sa quality ng recording. Pero sabi nung invigilator ganun daw talaga siya. Wala ako naging problem sa maingay na room siguro sanay lang ako sa maingay. Hehe. Read academic words each day din pala.
At ang pinakaimportante sa lahat ng tip ay PRAY. Wag niyong kakalimutan magpray sa bawat pagrereview nyo at lalo na sa araw ng exam nyo at after ng exam.
Sobrang tagal dumating ng result ko. Hindi ko alam kung bakit pero nagmessage naman Pearson sakin twice na hindi pa available yung akin. Pero worth it naman pagiintay ko.