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  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @caspersushi24 said:
    Share ko lang din, hindi effective ung tricks ni jimmySsem sa WFD.

    May trick pala siya? HAHAHA! Kasi ako mabilis ako magtype so nattype ko kaagad yung words at the same time as the audio is playing. Key po talaga is mabilis magtype dapat. Pero may ibang sinusulat yung words sa notepad.

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • caspersushi24caspersushi24 New Zealand
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2021

    Meron @mariusinbrisbane . Yung kunwari di ka sure kung students or student.. itype mo lang daw parehas sabi ni jimmyssem pero hindi naman effective ehh.. Ang baba kasi ng writing ko 72 huhu.

    And sa RA magbasa lang like para kang reporter ng news hehehe. Sa RS may tatlo akong walang nasabi tlga pero surprisingly, 90 ang speaking ko. Hahaha RA ang humatak talaga.

    234411 Geologist
    18 Nov 2021 : PTE A Results - S90/R72/L80/W73

    25 Nov 2021 : VETASSESS - Lodged

    30 Apr 2022: VETASSESS - Positive Outcome

    6 May 2022: EOI Submitted - WA, SA, NT, VIC, QLD; 190 (75pts) / 491 (85pts)

    16 Nov 2022: VETASSESS Reassessment

    03 Jan 2023: PTE Retake

    May 2023: Big Move to New Zealand, slowly giving up my Australian dreams....

    Hiatus >>>

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @caspersushi24 said:
    Meron @mariusinbrisbane . Yung kunwari di ka sure kung students or student.. itype mo lang daw parehas sabi ni jimmyssem pero hindi naman effective ehh.. Ang baba kasi ng writing ko 72 huhu.

    And sa RA magbasa lang like para kang reporter ng news hehehe. Sa RS may tatlo akong walang nasabi tlga pero surprisingly, 90 ang speaking ko. Hahaha RA ang humatak talaga.

    Ahh ganun ba. Mukhang di nga effective yung ganun. Nakita ko din yun before na sinusulat niya lahat pag di siya unsure, like "the" or "a", isusulat niya parehas.

    Baka po kasi kahit wala kayong nasabi, fluent pa din kayo? May mga nakikita kasi ako na kahit di nila complete yung content ng sentence, fluent pa din sila magsalita at dire-diretso, tapos naka-90 pa din. Kasi malaki daw hatak ng fluency sa Speaking

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • AuroraAustralisAuroraAustralis Posts: 109Member
    Joined: May 06, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @AuroraAustralis said:
    @mariusinbrisbane wow congraatsss!! required padin ba mag faceshield? haha. and may mga templates po ba kayong ginamit?

    Thank you po! Hindi na po required ang face shield. For the templates, ginamit ko po yung kay JimmySsem for DI and RL, pero nag-add ako ng kakaunting words para full of thought at hindi puro keywords. Bale ganito po ginamit ko:

    "The given image is about interesting topics based on many different categories. Firstly we can see that the image can show a major point which is connected to our society, so it is fair to say that it is important. In addition, the given (graph/chart/picture) ** provides us with the information about **(title of graph/chart/picture) ** for **(kung may years, then years; kung may breakdown ng categories, then categories) measured in (yung measure ng graph, kung percent or number). Overall this image is very informative."

    Same din po with re-tell lecture, pero mostly keywords na ginagamit ko dun pero may added context pa din like "He discussed (keyword1). He also discussed things like (keyword2,3,4,5), as well as (keyword6,7,8,etc)"

    thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚ sa RA mabilis po ba way ng pagbabasa niyo? kasi may napanuod po ako ang sabi magpause lamg saglit sa period tapos di na magstop pag comma lang.

    sa RS okay lang po bang di masabi lahat ng words as long as clear yung mga words na sinasabi and derederetso?

  • AuroraAustralisAuroraAustralis Posts: 109Member
    Joined: May 06, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane last po pala ๐Ÿ˜ sa swt, essay and sst gumamit din po ba kayo templates?

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚ sa RA mabilis po ba way ng pagbabasa niyo? kasi may napanuod po ako ang sabi magpause lamg saglit sa period tapos di na magstop pag comma lang.

    sa RS okay lang po bang di masabi lahat ng words as long as clear yung mga words na sinasabi and derederetso?

    Sa RA po, natural pace lang dapat po ang pagbabasa, hindi nagmamadali or sobrang bagal. Be mindful din po sa mga commas, na dapat may short pauses din. Napakinggan ko po sa mga PTE tutorial videos na mas malaki yung contribution ng fluency over pronunciation at content for Speaking, so as much as possible, wag mag-stutter at magsalita lang naturally.

    Sa RS po may 2-3 items ako na hindi ko talaga complete yung words haha! Pero nakeep ko pa din yung fluency kahit papaano. Meron isa akong item halos 3 words lang nasabi ko, yung beginning at end, pero nagsalita pa din ako fluently.

    AuroraAustralis

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • AuroraAustralisAuroraAustralis Posts: 109Member
    Joined: May 06, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚ sa RA mabilis po ba way ng pagbabasa niyo? kasi may napanuod po ako ang sabi magpause lamg saglit sa period tapos di na magstop pag comma lang.

    sa RS okay lang po bang di masabi lahat ng words as long as clear yung mga words na sinasabi and derederetso?

    Sa RA po, natural pace lang dapat po ang pagbabasa, hindi nagmamadali or sobrang bagal. Be mindful din po sa mga commas, na dapat may short pauses din. Napakinggan ko po sa mga PTE tutorial videos na mas malaki yung contribution ng fluency over pronunciation at content for Speaking, so as much as possible, wag mag-stutter at magsalita lang naturally.

    Sa RS po may 2-3 items ako na hindi ko talaga complete yung words haha! Pero nakeep ko pa din yung fluency kahit papaano. Meron isa akong item halos 3 words lang nasabi ko, yung beginning at end, pero nagsalita pa din ako fluently.

    thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚ congrats po ulit!

    mariusinbrisbane
  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @AuroraAustralis said:
    @mariusinbrisbane last po pala ๐Ÿ˜ sa swt, essay and sst gumamit din po ba kayo templates?

    Sa essay po, nakalimutan ko na kaninong template (from Sonny English) ata, ang structure niya ganito:

    Introduction
    Your position/opinion in regards to the topic
    Additional information about your opinion
    Conclusion

    Bale sa intro part, ang ginawa ko po is inintroduce ko yung topic, tapos binigay ko yung opinion ko, then inend ko with "In this essay, I will further elaborate my opinion regarding this topic by giving supporting arguments."

    Sa SWT, since one sentence lang siya, make sure to make use of conjunctions such as "which, where, as well as, such as, however" para humaba lalo yung sentence. Also pag hindi ka pasok sa 50-70 words, ang sabi nila hindi daw accepted yung answer mo.

    Sa SST naman, kahit hindi nakasabi na 50-70 words, make it sure na pasok ka pa din sa range na yun. Ang weird nga hindi siya nakasabi sa instructions when you take the exam itself, pero sabi ng mga PTE tutors you can write 5-75 words, so ibig sabihin wag sumobra sa 75. Para di na malito, iparehas mo nalang sa SWT na 50-70 words ang limit. :smile:

    AuroraAustralisbcmilleiam_ymmik

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • AuroraAustralisAuroraAustralis Posts: 109Member
    Joined: May 06, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @AuroraAustralis said:
    @mariusinbrisbane last po pala ๐Ÿ˜ sa swt, essay and sst gumamit din po ba kayo templates?

    Sa essay po, nakalimutan ko na kaninong template (from Sonny English) ata, ang structure niya ganito:

    Introduction
    Your position/opinion in regards to the topic
    Additional information about your opinion
    Conclusion

    Bale sa intro part, ang ginawa ko po is inintroduce ko yung topic, tapos binigay ko yung opinion ko, then inend ko with "In this essay, I will further elaborate my opinion regarding this topic by giving supporting arguments."

    Sa SWT, since one sentence lang siya, make sure to make use of conjunctions such as "which, where, as well as, such as, however" para humaba lalo yung sentence. Also pag hindi ka pasok sa 50-70 words, ang sabi nila hindi daw accepted yung answer mo.

    Sa SST naman, kahit hindi nakasabi na 50-70 words, make it sure na pasok ka pa din sa range na yun. Ang weird nga hindi siya nakasabi sa instructions when you take the exam itself, pero sabi ng mga PTE tutors you can write 5-75 words, so ibig sabihin wag sumobra sa 75. Para di na malito, iparehas mo nalang sa SWT na 50-70 words ang limit. :smile:

    sa swt nagcopy ka po ba ng exact phrases or sentences galing sa text mismo?

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    sa swt nagcopy ka po ba ng exact phrases or sentences galing sa text mismo?

    Keywords lang po, not exact phrases or sentences. Ako pa din yung nag-construct ng context pero kumuha lang ng iilang keywords dun sa mismong summary :smile:

    AuroraAustralis

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • ayvz09ayvz09 QC
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2012

    @mariusinbrisbane thank you for sharing these tips :) I really appreciate it!

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @ayvz09 said:
    @mariusinbrisbane Congratulations! :)

    May templates ka bang ginamit sa Describe Image and Retell Lecture? Pa-share rin po ng tips at strategies na ginamit mo sa pag-practice ng Read Aloud and Repeat Sentence :)

    Salamat po! Yes po, kay JimmySsem na DI and RL na templates.

    Ang ma-share ko po is don't focus on these modules kasi nung nagka-change sa PTE nung November 16 onwards, bumaba yung items ng DI from 5-6, naging 3-4, at yung RL from 3-4, naging 1-2. Dun po sa exam ko, 3 na DI lang ang na-encounter ko and 1 lang na RL. Yung RA and RS po, hindi bumaba yung number of items.

    Yung DI and RL madali nalang kasi may templates pero dapat todo practice po kayo sa RA and RS kasi yun yung may pinakamalaking weights sa Speaking and other strands tapos hindi pa nag-reduce yung number of items.

    You can use languageacademy.com.au po for all skills practice. Diyan ko po talaga napractice yung RA and RS kasi makikita niyo din po yung fluency and pronunciation scores niyo. Also FYI po, according sa mga PTE tutors, mas malaki ang hatak ng fluency sa score compared sa pronunciation. Kaya dapat as much as possible, speak naturally and without any pauses.

    mariusinbrisbanebcmilleiam_ymmik
  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    Hi guys, sa speaking kahit anong BS sabihin mo tama ka kasi hindi chinecheck ni PTE ang content. So for example, sa RS walang sense sinasabi mo, basta fluent ka magsalita always 90 ang speaking. I had heaps of students na give the same sentiment and they are all surprised na 90 sila, so my tip is focus on delivery and not accuracy of answers. Hope this helps!

    AuroraAustralis

    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

  • miller115miller115 Singapore
    Posts: 57Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2019

    @MLBS said:
    Hi guys, sa speaking kahit anong BS sabihin mo tama ka kasi hindi chinecheck ni PTE ang content. So for example, sa RS walang sense sinasabi mo, basta fluent ka magsalita always 90 ang speaking. I had heaps of students na give the same sentiment and they are all surprised na 90 sila, so my tip is focus on delivery and not accuracy of answers. Hope this helps!

    @MLBS, onshore ka currently or offshore?

    04 Jul 2019 | VETASSESS skills assessment submitted (249311, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL])
    01 Aug 2019 | IELTS L/S/W/R (9/9/7.5/8.5/) Overall: 8.5, Proficient
    24 Sep 2019 | 249311 TESOL positive skills assessment
    28 Sep 2019 | PTE Academic L/S/W/R (81/90/83/90) Overall: 89, Superior
    04 Oct 2019 | AITSL suitable skills assessment for 241411 (Secondary School Teacher)
    05 Dec 2019 | EOI for 491 lodged, 249311 (NT, 85 points)
    09 Dec 2019 | MigrationNT application lodged
    24 Dec 2019 | Turned 40, minus 10 points (75 points)
    20 Jan 2020 | Status changed from 'Waiting for Admin Review' to 'Case Officer Assessment'
    19 May 2020 | Received declaration form from the NT; printed, signed, and uploaded it on the same day
    28 May 2020 | Received invite from Skillselect
    03 June 2020 | Lodged visa
    19 June 2020 | Health clearance provided - No action required
    09 Nov 2020 | Visa grant:-)
    04 Apr 2022 | Met future employer, surveyed the place
    14 July 2022 | Big move:-)
    1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    @miller115 said:

    @MLBS said:
    Hi guys, sa speaking kahit anong BS sabihin mo tama ka kasi hindi chinecheck ni PTE ang content. So for example, sa RS walang sense sinasabi mo, basta fluent ka magsalita always 90 ang speaking. I had heaps of students na give the same sentiment and they are all surprised na 90 sila, so my tip is focus on delivery and not accuracy of answers. Hope this helps!

    @MLBS, onshore ka currently or offshore?

    Onshore bro, been here since 2019 hehe

    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

  • miller115miller115 Singapore
    Posts: 57Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2019

    @MLBS said:

    @miller115 said:

    @MLBS said:
    Hi guys, sa speaking kahit anong BS sabihin mo tama ka kasi hindi chinecheck ni PTE ang content. So for example, sa RS walang sense sinasabi mo, basta fluent ka magsalita always 90 ang speaking. I had heaps of students na give the same sentiment and they are all surprised na 90 sila, so my tip is focus on delivery and not accuracy of answers. Hope this helps!

    @MLBS, onshore ka currently or offshore?

    Onshore bro, been here since 2019 hehe

    nice!:-) antay kami payagan eventually makapasok na jan haha

    04 Jul 2019 | VETASSESS skills assessment submitted (249311, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL])
    01 Aug 2019 | IELTS L/S/W/R (9/9/7.5/8.5/) Overall: 8.5, Proficient
    24 Sep 2019 | 249311 TESOL positive skills assessment
    28 Sep 2019 | PTE Academic L/S/W/R (81/90/83/90) Overall: 89, Superior
    04 Oct 2019 | AITSL suitable skills assessment for 241411 (Secondary School Teacher)
    05 Dec 2019 | EOI for 491 lodged, 249311 (NT, 85 points)
    09 Dec 2019 | MigrationNT application lodged
    24 Dec 2019 | Turned 40, minus 10 points (75 points)
    20 Jan 2020 | Status changed from 'Waiting for Admin Review' to 'Case Officer Assessment'
    19 May 2020 | Received declaration form from the NT; printed, signed, and uploaded it on the same day
    28 May 2020 | Received invite from Skillselect
    03 June 2020 | Lodged visa
    19 June 2020 | Health clearance provided - No action required
    09 Nov 2020 | Visa grant:-)
    04 Apr 2022 | Met future employer, surveyed the place
    14 July 2022 | Big move:-)
    1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010

    @AuroraAustralis said:

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @AuroraAustralis said:
    @mariusinbrisbane wow congraatsss!! required padin ba mag faceshield? haha. and may mga templates po ba kayong ginamit?

    Thank you po! Hindi na po required ang face shield. For the templates, ginamit ko po yung kay JimmySsem for DI and RL, pero nag-add ako ng kakaunting words para full of thought at hindi puro keywords. Bale ganito po ginamit ko:

    "The given image is about interesting topics based on many different categories. Firstly we can see that the image can show a major point which is connected to our society, so it is fair to say that it is important. In addition, the given (graph/chart/picture) ** provides us with the information about **(title of graph/chart/picture) ** for **(kung may years, then years; kung may breakdown ng categories, then categories) measured in (yung measure ng graph, kung percent or number). Overall this image is very informative."

    Same din po with re-tell lecture, pero mostly keywords na ginagamit ko dun pero may added context pa din like "He discussed (keyword1). He also discussed things like (keyword2,3,4,5), as well as (keyword6,7,8,etc)"

    thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚ sa RA mabilis po ba way ng pagbabasa niyo? kasi may napanuod po ako ang sabi magpause lamg saglit sa period tapos di na magstop pag comma lang.

    sa RS okay lang po bang di masabi lahat ng words as long as clear yung mga words na sinasabi and derederetso?

    Sa RA, kaya nya nasabi ung parang comma lang. kasi parang natural english speaker ang dating :) basta mabasa mo cya ni away na confident ka na dirediretso good yan. ang dapat lahat ng words may emphasis. sa case ko parang bang nag papanggap ako na magaling magbasa kahit hindi. haha

    caspersushi24mariusinbrisbaneAuroraAustralis

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @MLBS said:
    Hi guys, sa speaking kahit anong BS sabihin mo tama ka kasi hindi chinecheck ni PTE ang content. So for example, sa RS walang sense sinasabi mo, basta fluent ka magsalita always 90 ang speaking. I had heaps of students na give the same sentiment and they are all surprised na 90 sila, so my tip is focus on delivery and not accuracy of answers. Hope this helps!

    Yes po, kasi yung RS 3 yung things na chinecheck diyan: Content, Fluency, and Pronunciation. May isang PTE tutor sa Youtube nagexperiment siya ng isang mock test. Kahit incomplete yung words na sinasabi niya, basta fluent ka magsalita, mataas pa din score mo. Kasi nakita niya ang taas ng score ng Fluency niya vs. Pronunciation tapos 90 yung score niya.

    He/she did the similar experiment na mataas yung pronunciation naman vs. fluency, mas mababa yung score niya sa Speaking.

    Kaya as much as possible, speak fluently. Kahit hindi mo complete yung words, basta fluent lang magsalita.

    AuroraAustralis

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • lester1lester1 Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2021

    how long does it take for the official PTE mock exam to appear after purchasing it? It's already more then 4 hours but the only content of my assigned practice page is "You have no assigned tests in the Scored category" and the email of PTE to me is telling that the order has shipped. Have I done this right or i chose a different material? Thank you very much po in advance

  • ayvz09ayvz09 QC
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2012

    Hi po, sa mga nag-take recently ng PTE, anong facemask ginamit niyo? Ano rin po ang tamang way na i-position yung microphone since may suot na facemask?

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @ayvz09 said:
    Hi po, sa mga nag-take recently ng PTE, anong facemask ginamit niyo? Ano rin po ang tamang way na i-position yung microphone since may suot na facemask?

    Ang recommended po ng proctor dun na nakausap ko is the basic surgical mask na color blue. For the mic placement, kahit yung pinaka-normal way of placement okay siya, not too far and not too near sa mask, because that's what I did (naka-90 po ako sa Speaking :smiley:)

    mikelle

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • lester1lester1 Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2021

    Anybody scheduled to take the PTE Exam in Makati on December 1? mine was cancelled, when im trying to reschedule it is asking my credit card details again. will i be charged twice for this? thanks po sa sasagot

  • ayvz09ayvz09 QC
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2012

    Thank you sa reply @mariusinbrisbane :)

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @ayvz09 said:
    Hi po, sa mga nag-take recently ng PTE, anong facemask ginamit niyo? Ano rin po ang tamang way na i-position yung microphone since may suot na facemask?

    Ang recommended po ng proctor dun na nakausap ko is the basic surgical mask na color blue. For the mic placement, kahit yung pinaka-normal way of placement okay siya, not too far and not too near sa mask, because that's what I did (naka-90 po ako sa Speaking :smiley:)

    mariusinbrisbane
  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    Hi everyone. I made this guide lang for PTE to help out all of you. I achieved Superior on my first take and sana kayo din for more points sa visa and para hindi aksaya sa pera!

    I collated every single reference, platform, and YouTuber I used as a guide and tool to help me practice for PTE. Also, I ranked every question types based on their level of importance aka score weight.

    If you have any comments or suggestions regarding my guide, please let me know para ma-guide ng mabuti yung iba!

    PS: This is purely from my review experience. Self-review lang po ito, no need to waste your money sa mga review centers, at least my opinion. Also, if kaya niyo, kahit wag na din kayo bumili nung mock test from Pearson kasi mahal din siya. Matinding aral lang talaga ang needed!

    Good luck po and sana maka-help! :smile:

    onyokyhsoquedeybid9AuroraAustralisheneralunamamertzmikellebcmilleyuriyunjaeiam_ymmikand 3 others.

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • caspersushi24caspersushi24 New Zealand
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2021

    Okay din mag VIP subscription sa APEUni for 1 month tapos everyday mock test.
    Halos lahat kasi nung lumabas sa actual exam ko nasa mock test ng ApeUni.. pati yung essay.. yung last mock test ko pa sa ApeUni, yun pa ung lumabas sa exam ko...

    mamertz

    234411 Geologist
    18 Nov 2021 : PTE A Results - S90/R72/L80/W73

    25 Nov 2021 : VETASSESS - Lodged

    30 Apr 2022: VETASSESS - Positive Outcome

    6 May 2022: EOI Submitted - WA, SA, NT, VIC, QLD; 190 (75pts) / 491 (85pts)

    16 Nov 2022: VETASSESS Reassessment

    03 Jan 2023: PTE Retake

    May 2023: Big Move to New Zealand, slowly giving up my Australian dreams....

    Hiatus >>>

  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane said:
    Hi everyone. I made this guide lang for PTE to help out all of you. I achieved Superior on my first take and sana kayo din for more points sa visa and para hindi aksaya sa pera!

    I collated every single reference, platform, and YouTuber I used as a guide and tool to help me practice for PTE. Also, I ranked every question types based on their level of importance aka score weight.

    If you have any comments or suggestions regarding my guide, please let me know para ma-guide ng mabuti yung iba!

    PS: This is purely from my review experience. Self-review lang po ito, no need to waste your money sa mga review centers, at least my opinion. Also, if kaya niyo, kahit wag na din kayo bumili nung mock test from Pearson kasi mahal din siya. Matinding aral lang talaga ang needed!

    Good luck po and sana maka-help! :smile:

    Gaano po kayo katagal nagreview?

    MACINOZ2023

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    2021
    June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
    12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
    02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
    04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
    21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS

    2022
    02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
    09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
    30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
    03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
    18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
    18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
    18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
    11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
    06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
    08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
    27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
    25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
    04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
    10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
    16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @mikelle said:

    @mariusinbrisbane said:
    Hi everyone. I made this guide lang for PTE to help out all of you. I achieved Superior on my first take and sana kayo din for more points sa visa and para hindi aksaya sa pera!

    I collated every single reference, platform, and YouTuber I used as a guide and tool to help me practice for PTE. Also, I ranked every question types based on their level of importance aka score weight.

    If you have any comments or suggestions regarding my guide, please let me know para ma-guide ng mabuti yung iba!

    PS: This is purely from my review experience. Self-review lang po ito, no need to waste your money sa mga review centers, at least my opinion. Also, if kaya niyo, kahit wag na din kayo bumili nung mock test from Pearson kasi mahal din siya. Matinding aral lang talaga ang needed!

    Good luck po and sana maka-help! :smile:

    Gaano po kayo katagal nagreview?

    Exactly a month and a half po. I reviewed for almost an hour a day kasi may work din. Pero nung a week before my test date, almost buong araw nagppractice lang po ako ng RA, RS, and WFD kasi yun yung mga importanteng question types.

    mikelle

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @mikelle said:

    @mariusinbrisbane said:
    Hi everyone. I made this guide lang for PTE to help out all of you. I achieved Superior on my first take and sana kayo din for more points sa visa and para hindi aksaya sa pera!

    I collated every single reference, platform, and YouTuber I used as a guide and tool to help me practice for PTE. Also, I ranked every question types based on their level of importance aka score weight.

    If you have any comments or suggestions regarding my guide, please let me know para ma-guide ng mabuti yung iba!

    PS: This is purely from my review experience. Self-review lang po ito, no need to waste your money sa mga review centers, at least my opinion. Also, if kaya niyo, kahit wag na din kayo bumili nung mock test from Pearson kasi mahal din siya. Matinding aral lang talaga ang needed!

    Good luck po and sana maka-help! :smile:

    Gaano po kayo katagal nagreview?

    Exactly a month and a half po. I reviewed for almost an hour a day kasi may work din. Pero nung a week before my test date, almost buong araw nagppractice lang po ako ng RA, RS, and WFD kasi yun yung mga importanteng question types.

    Thank you. Saan po kayo nagtake ng mock-up tests? Mayroon po bang mga free? Hehe.

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    2021
    June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
    12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
    02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
    04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
    21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS

    2022
    02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
    09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
    30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
    03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
    18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
    18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
    18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
    11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
    06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
    08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
    27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
    25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
    04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
    10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
    16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @mikelle said:

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @mikelle said:

    @mariusinbrisbane said:
    Hi everyone. I made this guide lang for PTE to help out all of you. I achieved Superior on my first take and sana kayo din for more points sa visa and para hindi aksaya sa pera!

    I collated every single reference, platform, and YouTuber I used as a guide and tool to help me practice for PTE. Also, I ranked every question types based on their level of importance aka score weight.

    If you have any comments or suggestions regarding my guide, please let me know para ma-guide ng mabuti yung iba!

    PS: This is purely from my review experience. Self-review lang po ito, no need to waste your money sa mga review centers, at least my opinion. Also, if kaya niyo, kahit wag na din kayo bumili nung mock test from Pearson kasi mahal din siya. Matinding aral lang talaga ang needed!

    Good luck po and sana maka-help! :smile:

    Gaano po kayo katagal nagreview?

    Exactly a month and a half po. I reviewed for almost an hour a day kasi may work din. Pero nung a week before my test date, almost buong araw nagppractice lang po ako ng RA, RS, and WFD kasi yun yung mga importanteng question types.

    Thank you. Saan po kayo nagtake ng mock-up tests? Mayroon po bang mga free? Hehe.

    Not official ones from Pearson pero good for practice siya. Andyan po sa Excel photo ko yung reference.

    mikelle

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • mgraymgray Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2021

    @mariusinbrisbane said:

    @ayvz09 said:
    Hi po, sa mga nag-take recently ng PTE, anong facemask ginamit niyo? Ano rin po ang tamang way na i-position yung microphone since may suot na facemask?

    Ang recommended po ng proctor dun na nakausap ko is the basic surgical mask na color blue. For the mic placement, kahit yung pinaka-normal way of placement okay siya, not too far and not too near sa mask, because that's what I did (naka-90 po ako sa Speaking :smiley:)

    Pwede po ba magalis ng mask for RA?

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @mgray said:
    Pwede po ba magalis ng mask for RA?

    Hindi po. For the whole duration of the exam, nakasuot po ang mask.

    ShyShyShy

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
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