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  • jhylljhyll las pinas
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2017
    Good evening po... i took my exam po last monday. til now wala pa din result ko online. ok lang po ba yun since within 5 days naman ang release ng results noh? may mga nababasa kasi ako dito na nakukuha agad nila scores nila within the day or kinabukasan.

    Thank you po.
  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 984Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    @jhyll nangyari din sa akin yan. Explanation that they gave me, napili yung exam mo to be checked manually by a person. To make sure daw na yung machine checking nila is still accurate. 7 working days lalabas results mo. But it should not affect your scores daw. It's really just to check the machine checking. Good luck

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • jhylljhyll las pinas
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2017
    @xiaolico thanks ah. Actually during may exam nag hang pc ko. Ayaw maclick nung Next button. So i called the attention of invigilator. Ni-restart nya pc ko. Pag log in nya bumalik naman sa kung san ako nag hang and same time pa din. Di naman ako nag worry. Baka dahil dun kaya natatagalan result ko.
  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 984Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    @jhyll puwede. Antay ka siguro hangang 9 working days. Pag wala pa din, email or tawag mo
    Ba

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • curiousmomcuriousmom Singapore
    Posts: 204Member
    Joined: Mar 05, 2013
    @rechie hi sa communicative skills lng tumitingin = 10pts ka jan sa score mo konti lng sa 20 pts kana :)
  • lizzzielizzzie PH
    Posts: 131Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2017
    Hi everyone!

    question lang ilang seconds po tinatagal sa isang question pag sa reading? like for example pag sa MCMA ilang seconds? para sana orasan ko lagi ung pagrereview ko..

    Thank you! God bless!
  • poshprimposhprim Manila
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Jan 26, 2017
    Hi guys sa speaking exam ano ba dapat gawin i click ung nxt agad pag tapos n or wait m hanggang matapos ang recording.
  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2017
    @poshprim It's actually your call, kung san ka mas kumportable. hindi sya nagmamatter, mas imprtante yung contents at syempre kung pano mo sinabi.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)

    2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
    2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
    2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
    2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
    2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
    2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
    2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
    2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
    2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
    2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
    2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
    2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
    2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
    2018 06 XX - Target Big Move :)

  • quantumquantum Manila
    Posts: 191Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2017
    Hi po.. im newbie here. may alam po kayong mock test na free at pwedeng ulitin na parang always learning ung title? thanks po sa mga sasagot.
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @lizzzie Hindi ata individually timed ang mga items sa reading. Reading is 32-40 mins ata, with a total of 16-18 question. Sa pag kakatanda ko.

    @quantum yung mock test ba hanap mo? Meron nag share nyan dito sa google drive, or dropbox, di ko lang maalala kung anong page. Best is to used the search bar.

    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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  • missingleakmissingleak Philippines
    Posts: 65Member
    Joined: Aug 10, 2016
    @lizzzie like Heprex said, 32-40 mins for the entire READING so its up to you to manage your time. Ideally, 2 mins each item and on re-arange paragraph, don't go over 3 mins. Always be aware of the time on the top right corner and how many items left to answer.

    ANZSCO 261212: WEB DEVELOPER / 232414: WEB DESIGNER

    08/10/16 - Decided and planning AU migration
    08/16/16 - Not decided if will go ACS or VETASSESS
    08/23/16 - Updated my Occupation from Web Designer to Web Dev.
    08/31/16 - Submitted to ACS (Automatic Stage 1)
    09/01/16 - Stage 2 ACS Assessment
    09/02/16 - Stage 4 ACS Assessment
    09/13/16 - Suitable and AQF Bachelor Degree, 4 years deduction.
    ---- Busy
    05/24/17 - Shifting to Web Designer since Web Developer no longer on short list skills.
    06/26/17 - PTE-A - LRSW - 64/76/70/65 :(

  • lizzzielizzzie PH
    Posts: 131Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2017
    @Heprex @missingleak thank yous a tips! God bless! i will be mindful of that..
  • quantumquantum Manila
    Posts: 191Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2017
    @Heprex yes ung mock.. cge try ko search pag di ako nakamobile.. thanks!
  • jao.jundamjao.jundam BRUCE ACT
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Feb 18, 2017
    edited July 2017
    Hi guys!

    I'm new here. I just want to share my experience sa pgtatake ko ng PTE.
    I took my PTE exam last July 18, 2017 and received my results on the following day, with these scores:

    L - 83
    R - 86
    S - 88
    W - 90

    What I did a month before my exam was to watch the videos of these two youtube channels:

    Navjot Brar & E2 PTE Academic.

    I took it once lang guys. Meaning anyone can ace it basta focus lang.
    I know the frustration kasi of needing to get a good score in an english exam. Mind you, I took IELTS 3 times already but I always get 6.5 sa Writing, yun at yun lang lagi problema ko. And in my case, I need to get IELTS of 8 or PTE of 79+ pa nga because of my age (masyado pang totoy) to meet the skilled-independent visa, in which I did. Thanks God.

    If you have any questions in regards to PTE, I am more than willing to help.
    Just add me or message me on facebook, Jao Jundam, kasi hindi ako laging nagoopen ng account ko dito.

    All the best guys! :)
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @jao.jundam Congrats!!

    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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    .
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  • jao.jundamjao.jundam BRUCE ACT
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Feb 18, 2017
    @Heprex Thank you po! :D
  • zanxzanx Posts: 69Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @Diana__Jane Thanks..

    233914 Engineering Technologist (Age:30pts | English:10pts | Edu:15pts | Exp: 15pts)

    03/12/16 | IELTS L6 R6 w6 S6.5 Band 6.0
    09/05/17 | Decided to migrate in AU with ACN as agent
    28/06/17 | applied for EA assessment as Engineering Technologist
    06/07/17 | favorable letter received from EA
    28/07/17 | Submitted EOI (189/190) (60/65pts)
    05/08/17 | PTE L/R/S/W 60/68/71/64 (failed)
    31/08/17 | PTE L/R/S/W 70/60/62/74 (failed)
    14/09/17 | PTE L/R/S/W 63/75/67/71 (failed)
    12/10/17 | PTE L/R/S/W 70/67/71/69 (10Pts)
    12/10/17 | updated EOI (189/190) (70/75pts)
    18/10/17 | ITA for 189 received
    26/10/17 | Visa application submitted
    01/11/17 | Dubai Police cert release
    08/11/17 | NBI release
    09/11/17 | Medical
    19/01/18 | 1st CO provided request letter for HK Police CNCC
    22/01/18 | Applied for HK Police CNCC
    24/04/18 | Visa 189 Granted.. Thanks God
    28/06/18 | Big move to Australia
    13/08/18 | first day of Work in Melbourne

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016
    @jao.jundam Bro congrats sa scores! I received my IELTS results today (my scores are in my sig) at kailangan ko rin maka superior e kasi totoy din ako haha. I'll add you on fb ha at I apologize in advance kung marami ako itatanong kasi gusto ko rin makasuperior agad para di sayang money ng parents ko. PTE na ako agad I won't try IELTS a second time haha!

    233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
    95 pts total


    2017


    June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
    July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
    July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
    August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
    September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
    September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
    September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
    September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts


    2018


    1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead

    Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)

    October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
    November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
    November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
    Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
    December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!


    2019


    Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth


    2020


    Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
    Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
    Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
    Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
    Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
    Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted


    2023


    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016
    @zanx sir nagpafast track ba kayo sa EA assessment nyo? I'm about to submit my CDRs e. kinukumpleto ko pa. Ang bilis ng turnaround nyo a? almost 8 days lang?

    233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
    95 pts total


    2017


    June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
    July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
    July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
    August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
    September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
    September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
    September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
    September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts


    2018


    1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead

    Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)

    October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
    November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
    November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
    Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
    December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!


    2019


    Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth


    2020


    Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
    Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
    Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
    Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
    Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
    Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted


    2023


    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted

  • jao.jundamjao.jundam BRUCE ACT
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Feb 18, 2017
    @MLBS sure! Basta pakilala ka lang so that I can add you.
  • rechierechie Singapore
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
    edited July 2017
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  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2017
    Hi everyone, share ko lang ang PTE journey ko :)

    I'm not that confident with my english skills kasi hindi naman yun ang main medium of expression ko. Sa work normally, mag-english lang if may US counterpart na kausap and sa mga scrum meetings. May pagkabingi din ako kasi usually sa repeat sentence hindi ko marinig yung ibang words.

    I scheduled my PTE exam last May 2. I started self-review earlier this year pero dahil busy sa work, hindi masyado makaconcentrate. Nagcram talaga ako 2 weeks before the exam. Dahil hindi ako confident based sa free sample tests, bumili ako nung scored practice test. Pikit-mata na lang kasi sabi ko "para naman to sa future".

    1st scored practice test, disappointed ako sa result. Hindi man lang umabot sa competent. Got the following scores: L - 73, R - 71, S - 60, W - 67.

    Cram ulit sa review. This time, nakita ko na yun Youtube channel ng E2Language. Tingin ko, malaki natulong sakin ng vids nila. Everyday puyat ako nun buti na lang may holidays dahil sa ASEAN tsaka sa Labor Day.

    Since mababa yung Speaking ko sa 1st practice test, mas nagconcentrate ako dun. Sabi ko makaabot man lang ng competent ok na. Tapos napansin ko na ang ingay or may background noise yung recordings ko gamit yung iphone earphones ko na medyo luma na. So I borrowed my GFs headset. Ayun mas ok recordings. Malaking factor to lalo na sa actual exam pramis!

    May 1, a day before my actual exam, I took the 2nd scored practice test. This time umabot na ko sa competent. Got the following scores: L - 80, R - 79, S - 73, W - 85.

    Happy-sad moment. Happy kasi umabot na sa competent pero sad kasi sayang yung Speaking e, isa na lang superior na.

    That didn't stop me, review ulit hanggang kaya pa. More focus pa dun sa I think hirap ako, describe image and retell lecture.

    May 2, day of the exam, nag-go-over lang ako sa notes ko nung mga dapat tandaan. Sabi ko, I think ginawa ko naman yung best ko. Bahala na si Batman... Ni-make sure ko lang na gumagana ng maayos yung equipments, etc. Dala pala kayo bottle water, I remember uhaw na uhaw ako nung break pero wala ko tubig. Hindi ko na actually maalala yung mga nangyari during the exam, basta alam ko focus lang sa sariling exam, dapat i-block yung mga iba kasi sobrang ingay lalo na nung speaking part. Try na magsulat ng mabilis pero nababasa pa din..

    May 2 ng gabi, refresh na ko ng refresh ng email ko, hindi ako makatulog kahit sobrang pagod at gustong-gusto matulog. Tapos around 2 am nakareceive ako ng email na available na daw scores. Kaso pag ni-run ko yung report, walang laman - template lang yung nakikita walang scores. So buong araw ng May 3, and I think May 4, tatry ko check if kita na yung scores. Sobrang torture!

    And then finally, when I least expected it. Nakita ko na finally yung pic ko dun sa scoresheet. Ibig sabihin may scores na sa baba. Pagtingin ko ng score L - 90, R - 90, S - 90, W - 90. :)

    Jump for joy, pero in my head lang, sobrang pagod ko nun. Haha. :)

    Looking back, I think mas madali talaga yung actual kesa sa practice pero syempre kailangan pa din paghandaan yung mismong exam. Ayun lang po. Thanks for reading :)

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)

    2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
    2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
    2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
    2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
    2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
    2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
    2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
    2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
    2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
    2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
    2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
    2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
    2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
    2018 06 XX - Target Big Move :)

  • rvrecabarrvrecabar Philippines
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 29, 2017
    @rechie wrong thread ka. There is a thread for ACS. But to answer your question, nagdededuct si ACS ng years depende sa mga scenarios (Course is not related to occupational assessment, etc).

    I myself got a 4 year deduction kahit na buong experience ko is related to the occupation being assessed. But because I was an ECE grad I guess dun ako binawasan.
  • rvrecabarrvrecabar Philippines
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 29, 2017
    congrats @dark_knight and @jao.jundam
  • rechierechie Singapore
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
    @rvrecabar pasensya na, salamat sa information, sa computation ko ang binawas is 2 years, okay na rin at 5years and 3 months ang na consider. anyway. thanks again.
  • MissOZdreamerMissOZdreamer Manila
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2017
    @misterV thanks sa tips :) ganun nga ginawa ko sa mcma pero dahil sa time pressure hindi ko masyado naconfirm or disconfirm each option kung tama ba. Binasa ko lang ung passage once then ung choices once lang din tas choose the best answer na. Once mo lang din ba binasa passage and choices?

    Ung reorder naman, I used e2language din pero more on sa meaning ko chinecheck sa una tas ung cohesion. Pero dahil sa time pressure mejo nag panic ako dito kasi alam kong etong ang weakness ko kaya di ako masyado naka focus. I think I need to spend more time reading articles and practice reading with comprehension speed. Hindi kasi ako wide reader kya struggle ko talaga reading.
  • MissOZdreamerMissOZdreamer Manila
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2017
    @ara hello. Slightly above the nose ung mic ko nung second take. Nung first take between nose and upper lip. God bless sa exam :)
  • rvrecabarrvrecabar Philippines
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 29, 2017
    No problem @rechie Godbless sa application
  • MissOZdreamerMissOZdreamer Manila
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2017
    @jerm_au16 thanks sa tips. Will do that. God bless :)
  • shielalablesshielalables Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2015
    Hi guys, kakatapos ko lang magtake ng PTE kaninang umaga dito sa HK. Mejo nagstutter ako sa describe image. Yung essay na napunta sakin is about the usefulness of television, hindi ko na matandaan ang exact statement.

    Good luck sa mga magtatake pa! God bless satin lahat.

    261312 Developer Programmer

    09-26-2015 IELTS BC Ortigas - L8/R8/S7/W7
    06-20-2016 ACS Assessment positive
    06-25-2016 IELTS BC HK - L8/R7.5/S7/W7
    07-24-2017 PTE Hong Kong L78/R78/S48/W90
    09-11-2017 PTE Manila L81/R81/S71/W90
    10-27-2017 PTE Hong Kong L84/R84/S65/W90
    07-27-2018 ACS Assessment renewal
    08-27-2018 PTE Manila L87/R90/S90/W86
    09-10-2018 Invitation received
    09-14-2018 Medicals at UMP Healthcare HK
    09-17-2018 Medicals cleared for hubby and me
    10-18-2018 Visa lodged
    01-07-2019 CO requested for HK CNCC for me and spouse
    01-23-2019 HK CNCC sent to AU
    02-14-2019 Visa granted! Thank you Lord!!! <3
    05-20-2019 Big move!
    05-27-2019 Started new job

    "God is faithful with His promises."

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