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  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @tmanito said:

    @MACINOZ2023 said:
    Good day! Meron po ba may experience sainyo na nag take ng PTE abroad? Based po kami ng Husband ko sa Qatar and we would like to know kung anong headset and mic ang dapat namin bilhin/gamitin para mas maayos ang practice namin sana. Nung tumawag po ako sa pag exam-an dito sa Qatar, PTE daw po ang magpoprovide ng hardwares and standard daw po pero di nya daw sakin masabi kung ano brand.

    Thanks po in advance. :)

    d visible sakin yung brand nung nag-take ako, pero comfortable naman sya in my case, generic rin yung keyboard - QWERTY with numpad.

    @MACINOZ2023 Nung nag-exam ako sa Makati, Logitech yung keyboard. Yung generic na di-USB, parang ganito (not sure if ito talaga yun): https://www.logitech.com/en-ph/products/keyboards/k120-usb-standard-computer.920-002582.html

    Yung headset with mic, di ko napansin yung brand. Ang napansin ko lang is heavy-duty sya tapos mabigat.

    MACINOZ2023

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021

    Thanks @tmanito and @era222 :) :)

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    Points : 70/75/85
    Applicant : Husband
    Location : Qatar

    TIMELINE

    2023

    XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant

    September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
    September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
    September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
    June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
    May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
    May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
    May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
    May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
    April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
    March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)

    2022

    December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
    November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
    November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
    November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
    September 2022 : Review for PTE
    August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
    June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
    March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent

    "Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

  • jjjkleeeejjjkleeee Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2022

    hello po. may bearing po ba kapag english yung nilagay na language sa pte instead na tagalog?

  • tmanitotmanito Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Oct 05, 2019

    @jjjkleeee said:
    hello po. may bearing po ba kapag english yung nilagay na language sa pte instead na tagalog?

    i don't think meron at yun nilagay ko sakin

    jjjkleeee

    Nominated Occupation: Computer Network & Systems Engineer
    My 482 TSS Visa Timeline
    9/25/2019 - Got the job offer letter
    10/5/2019 - Medical at Nationwide
    10/11/2019 - Took the PTE exam (1 day cramming at minadamali ko na)
    10/15/2019 - Got the results: L-79/R-84/S-76/W-81 - Proficient
    10/21/2019 - Visa Lodge
    10/24/2019 - Visa Granted
    10/25/2019 - Got notified about my visa grant
    01/03/2020 - first entry in Australia

    186 TRT Visa Timeline
    01/12/2023 - lodged my 186 TRT visa
    05/06/2023 - nomination approval
    05/24/2023 - visa grant

    Australian Citizenship Application Timeline
    05/23/2024 - application lodged
    07/10/2024 - invitation for interview and test
    07/15/2024 - passed the test
    10/19/2024 - application approved!!!!
    waiting for ceremony invite

  • bartowskibartowski Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2018

    @enrico0919 said:

    @bartowski said:
    Ngayon ko nalang pala ishare ung ginawa ko po sa review hehe hindi ako makatulog sa sobrang tuwa.

    Una po, gusto ko po muna magpa-salamat sa thread na ito. Kung hindi po dahil sa inyo, hindi po ako makakakuha ng tips sa PTE exam ko. Pangalawa po, HUWAG PO KAYO SUSUKO! 6 takes po ako bago ko nakuha yung score na kelangan ko. Kung hindi niyo po makuha sa una, ikalawa, ikatlo, huwag po kayo panghinaan ng loob. Makukuha niyo rin po yan!

    Ito naman po yung mga ginawa ko nun nagrereview po ako:

    Speaking
    Read Aloud
    Malaking tulong po sakin dito yun ApeUni. Practice lang po sa talaga sa ApeUni ang ginawa ko dito. May shadowing din kasi si ApeUni, kaya pwede din po kayo masanay kung papano po yung tamang pag-pronounce ng words and intonation. Nun una, mababa nakukuha ko kay ApeUni sa RA tapos pag pinakingan yung recording ang panget ng output. Pero may settings lang pala sa chrome browser para maging maayos un pag-record ng boses niyo. Kelangan niyo lang po piliin yung tamang input device or yung mic ng computer niyo. iCheck niyo nalang po sa youtube or i-google niyo po kung pano po iset ng tama un mic sa google chrome. After ko po ito magawa, kahit nag-stutter ako sa practice nakakakuha parin ako ng score na above 70 sa ApeUni Read Aloud. Another advice din po, kuha po kayo ng headphone na may maayos na mic. Para masanay din po kayo pagdating sa exam. Nun una po kasi, ang ginagamit ko lang ay yung mga free earphones (pag bumili kayo ng cellphone) na may mic.

    Resources:

    • APEUni

    Repeat Sentence
    Dito po, nagpractice muna ako ng WFD. Halos same din kasi po. Kelangan niyo po makuha or matandaan yung sinabi ng speaker. Mas nadadalian din po ako sa WFD nun una kesa sa RS. Kaya sinanay ko po muna yung tenga ko sa WFD. Nun nasanay na ako or natatandaan ko na un sinabi ng speaker, mas nadalian na ako sumagot. Another tip po is iimprove niyo po un fluency. Napansin ko po, mas mataas ang score ng RS kapag fluent po kayo.

    Resources:

    • APEUni

    Describe Image
    Dito po, gumamit ako ng template. Yung kay Sonny English po ang ginamit ko. Check niyo nalang po sa Youtube Channel niya yung template. May playlist po siya dun ng DI templates. Tapos po, practice lang din po sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    Retell Lecture
    Yung dito naman po, kay Jay ng e2language po yung ginamit ko na template and ApeUni to practice po.

    Resources:

    • E2Language (RL):
    • ApeUni

    Answer Short Questions
    - ApeUni lang din po ako dito

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Writing
    Summarize Written Text
    - Ang ginamit ko po dito ay yung "Albeit...; but,.....; furthermore, ..... Pero sinunod ko yung advice ni sir @Unsullied_06 na 35-38 words dapat. Kasabay po niyan is practice din sa ApeUni

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Essay
    - May template po ako ginamit dito. Yung kay sir @steven po na template ang ginamit ko dito and practice din sa ApeUni

    Resources:

    Reading
    Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks
    - Dito po kay Jay ule ako natuto. Ang sabi niya, kelangan po iimprove un grammar, vocab and collocations. Actually, ang hirap po ng collocations kasi sobrang dami. Ang ginawa ko po dito ay naghanap po ako ng video na may collocations tapos ginawa kong background music habang nasa trabaho, pag-nagdridrive, etc. Malaking tulong din kasi kahit papano, may matatandaan ka na ilang pairs ng words na nalabas sa exam. Bukod po dito is practice din sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • e2Language:

    • PTE Collocations:

    Multiple Choice (Single/Multiple)
    - Practice lang po sa ApeUni ang ginawa ko dito.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Reading Fill in the Blanks
    - Dito naman po, yung kay Sonny English na lecture un pinanood ko then practice ule sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • Sonny English (RFIB):

    Reorder Paragraph
    - Dito naman po ang ginawa ko dito ay pinanood ko un lecture ni Jay sa e2language sa youtube and more on reading practice(articles, books, news, etc). Dito po kasi ako nahirapan talaga. Hindi ko makuha un flow ng information nun una. Kaya ang ginawa ko po ay nagbasa ako ng nagbasa. Bumili ako ng libro(fictional and non-fictional), nagbabasa din ako sa ScienceDaily.com ng mga articles. Hangang sa nasanay po ako. Sinamahan ko rin ng practice sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    Listening
    Summarize Spoken Text
    - Again, kay Jay ng e2language po ung sinunod ko dito plus practice sa ApeUni

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • e2language:

    Write from Dictation
    - Dito po, sinanay ko po un tenga ko sa kakapakinig ng news and then tinatry ko alalahanin un sinabi ng reporter. Ang pinapakingan ko po madalas dito ay ung ABC News Australia sa Youtube. Dun po ako nasanay makinig and maintindihan yung sinasabi nun speaker. Kasabay din po nito un practice sa ApeUni.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni
    • Any News(English) on Youtube

    The Rest of Listening
    - Puro practice lang po talaga ako dito sa ApeUni. Wala na po ako pinanood na videos or lectures dito. Puro practice lang po.

    Resources:

    • ApeUni

    Again, maraming salamat po ule sa inyo kasi ang laki po ng naitulong ng thread na ito sakin. Sa mga mag-tatake po ng exam, huwag po kayo kabahan kasi alam ko po kaya niyo po yan. Wag niyo rin po kalimutan mag-dasal. Malaking tulong po talaga ang dasal,

    Huwag din po kayo manghinayang sa pag-gastos ng subscription fee sa ApeUni or ibang review/practice resources. Sobrang laki bagay po talaga kapag nakakapag-practice kayo sa mga sites na iyan.

    Maraming Salamat po!

    CONGRATS. BAKIT UNG SA SWT 35-38 WORDS LANG ?

    Yan din po kasi un advice ni Jay sa E2 learning(around or below 40 words po ata) and ni sir @Unsullied_06. Check niyo po sa youtube un vids ni Jay.

    261312 - Developer Programmer | Age: 25| English Proficiency: 20 | Education: 15 |Work Experience: 15 | Spouse English Proficiency: 5 | Total 80
    Timeline:
    2018-Dec : Started Inquiring to Migration Agent
    2019-Jan : Signed contract with Migration Agent
    2019-Jan : Started collating documents for ACS
    2019-Mar : Lodged ACS assessment
    2019-Apr : Took First PTE Exam - (Not enough points)
    2019-May : Received ACS Assessment
    2019-Aug : Took 2nd PTE Exam - L -70 R-82 S-79 W-74
    2019-Sep : Lodged NSW EOI visa 190 and submitted Canberra Matrix
    2020-Apr : Scheduled PTE but due to pandemic I had to move it to 2020-November
    2020-Nov : Took 3rd PTE Exam - L -90 R-71 S-90 W-78
    2020-Dec : My wife took her PTE Exam(competent level)
    2021-Jan: Started collating Docs( For Renewal of ACS Assessment)
    2021-Nov: Took 4th PTE Exam (L-90 R-85 S-90 W-75)
    2022-Apr: Took 5th PTE Exam(L-89 R-82 S-90 W-76)
    2022-June: Lodged ACS Assessment( Developer Programmer)
    2022-June: Scheduled for 6th PTE Exam
    2022-June/July: Received PTE Exam Result(Superior) - L -83 R- 80 S -90 W-84
    2022-August: Received ACS Assessment( Positive Result but low points)
    2022-August: Lodged EOIs(491 - 85-90pts/ 190(80pts)/ 189 (75pts)
    2022-September: Submitted missing docs to ACS for Review
    2022-October: Received Updated ACS Assessment(with Higher points)
    2022-October: Updated EOIs(491 - 90-95pts/ 190 - 85pts / 189 - 80pts)
    2023-Jan.5 : Received Pre-Invite from Victoria
    2023-Jan.11 : Received ITA from Victoria
    2023-Feb-02 : VISA 190 Lodged

    "Anything is POSSIBLE!!!" - Kevin Garnett, 2008 NBA Finals

  • SiomaiRiceSuSiomaiRiceSu Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2022

    Hello po ! Thankful sa Thread na ito for preparation sa PTE Exam :) Congrats po sa lahat ng passers dito :) Baka meron pa kayong remaining days sa ApeUni nyo pwede po ba makahingi ? Salamat po !

  • dangoboy18dangoboy18 Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Sep 05, 2022

    Anybody here na nag exam last Aug 31? Until now kasi wala pa din result sakin. :s :s I thought same lang nung mga recent examinees here na 3hrs to 1day may result na. :'(

  • bcura1bcura1 Tarlac
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2017

    @dangoboy18 said:
    Anybody here na nag exam last Aug 31? Until now kasi wala pa din result sakin. :s :s I thought same lang nung mga recent examinees here na 3hrs to 1day may result na. :'(

    Ako po Sir nag exam din noong Aug 31, natanggap ko na results ko. Kaso di pinalad, hindi nakuha ang superior :(

  • lilingliling Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2022

    Sharing my notes and resources here from my last PTE exam this January, hoping po na makatulong :)

    Score: 90 90 84 90
    Overall: 90


    General tips I did during/while prepping for the test:
    - Speak fast, but monotone in read aloud
    - Close eyes while listening to repeat sentence
    - Practice the official scored tests from Pearson website (accurate score for me, very close sa actual score ko noong exam compared sa APEUni)
    - Four fingers difference ang mic from lips
    - Use notebook during Re-tell lecture, use keywords as much as you can. Only write keywords.
    - During Describe Image, say the title, use words such as 'horizontal and vertical axis' as well as 'highest and lowest points'.
    - Keep on speaking during describe image, it doesn't matter even if the image is cut off.
    - Be relaxed. Pray.


    Review materials
    - Jay's youtube videos from E2 language
    - Searching "Latest PTE Questions" monthly on Youtube for each segment
    - Following PTE Magic on FB Group
    - Downloading PTETutorial on phone to practice reading even while on the train, bus and during break time
    - Using APEUni's templates and resources
    - Official Pearson Scored Test exams (brought all 4)


    Blog post I wrote up from my first attempt back in 2020

    Before the actual test preparation:

    • Booking early and picking the ‘right’ exam centre
      Since the PTE exam is very in-demand. I think that it is only fair to book your exam early. At least 2 weeks before the day you want to take the exam is a must. For mine, I booked 4 weeks before the actual PTE exam date.
      More so, the location where you will be taking your PTE exam should be taken into consideration. Does that PTE centre offer up-to-date gadgets? Do you know how to travel there? Based from surveying people and research, I’ve found that the most recommended centres in Melbourne are RMIT and Boxhill.

    • Buy headphones with in-built mic in it
      For me, this was essential because in the actual PTE exams, they also let the test-takers use headphones with in-built mic in it. This would be useful while taking practice tests online.


    Review Time

    1. Get to know the structure of the PTE Exam by taking an offline test without any prior review
      I did not do any preparations as I downloaded a free Offline Practice Test on Pearson’s official website. I printed it and answered all of it, albeit failing miserably on a lot of sections. From that though, I was able to be familiar with the exam’s structure.
      Later on, I realised that it would have been way convenient for me if I have done a free practice test instead on several PTE help websites. These websites offer free practice test that is timed and structured as the actual PTE exam.

    Here are two websites I utilised to for free practice tests:

    • PTE Tutorials
    • PTE Plus
    1. Attempt a scored practice test
      After I’ve done a couple more of free practice tests, I decided to take the challenge to attempt the Scored Practice Test from Pearson’s Official Website. I personally think that taking it from their official website may be more accurate than taking/buying it from PTE help sites.

    With a score report, you can finally analyse your weaknesses and strengths in the PTE exam.

    1. Work on your weaknesses, strengthen your strengths
      Even though I would say that I speak English fluently, having been exposed to the language all my life, I had the lowest score in my Speaking section. This was something that I expected because I seriously flunked while doing the speaking sections of the exams.

    While browsing through the internet, I found that E2Language’s tutorials on Youtube were the most useful one. I watched the videos thoroughly and took down notes about strategies I should utilise for the speaking section. At the same time, I also read articles on their blogs.

    1. Practice, practice, practice
      Aside from watching E2Language’s videos on Youtube, I also did exercises that some Youtube channels offer. Simply search “PTE Latest Exam Questions March 2021” etc. and then numerous videos will come out, particularly focusing on sections that you can work on (such as Repeat Sentence, Write from Dictation, etc.)

    Also, I think it would be helpful to download a few PTE apps on your phone. Personally, PTE apps really helped me with the reading section because I found it ‘less boring’ to attempt reading exercise on my phone rather than in my computer. Also, it was more convenient for me because I can attempt reading exercises while I was in the train or waiting for food since it was just on my phone. What I utilised during my preparation was the PTE Plus app.

    I would also like to recommend the Panda PTE app, which is useful when you are struggling with the speaking section. They have an advanced feature in their app that scores your speaking and videos on how you can improve it.

    1. Check the sections that are worth more points!
      Image for post

    As you can see from this table, the sections with most points are: Repeat Sentence, Write from Dictation, Read and Write: Fill in the blanks and Read aloud.

    Don’t worry too much if your weakness is one of those sections with little points. Strategise your game plan and work more on those sections that are critical in determining your PTE score.


    The Exam Day

    • The microphone position is REALLY important
      Make sure that your microphone is placed properly so the computer would not have trouble getting your answers. During scored practice tests, I utilised different mic positions while taking them and saw that my score in speaking changed in each test. Personally, the mic position that worked for me was putting my mic just on the middle of my chin and mouth.

    • Arrive early and chat with other test takers
      Try to arrive early, even a bit earlier than 30 minutes before since it is more convenient so you don’t have to rush. Also, you might even use a little of that time reviewing a little more with the PTE app in your phone. I also found that having a little chit-chat with other test takers before taking the exam helped me relax and eased off the worries I had.

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  • kevbryan27kevbryan27 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 30Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2015

    Hello po. Magbabakasakali lang po.
    Will take the PTE Exam po in few weeks. Baka po may mahiraman kami ng ApeUni account na pwde mahamit for Mock Exams?
    Highly appreciated po. Salamat ng marami!

  • lmsg06lmsg06 Baguio City
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2019

    Hello po, condition pala sa VIC na dapat pati spouse is 12 weeks validity remaining pte po?
    Baka pwede po ulit makahingi ng Voucher, Maraming maraming aalamat po in advance

    233211 Civil Engineer
    (Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Work Exp: 5yrs - 10pts | Eng: 20pts | Partner Skills: 10pts)

    APR 29, 2019 : 1st PTE L-74 R-77 S-90 W-73 [Results after 4 Days]
    JUL 5, 2019 : 2nd PTE L-82 R-86 S-90 W-81 [Results after 1 Day] Superior
    JUL 2019: DHA Point system change (Spouse needs to take PTE and EA)
    OCT 2019 : Spouse PTE Competent [Results after 2 Days]
    MAY 2020 : EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 10 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
    JULY 2020 : Spouse EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 25 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
    JULY 2020 : 3yrs Experience EOI SC189-80pts | SC190-85pts | SC491-95pts
    MAY 2022 : 5yrs Experience EOI SC189-85pts | SC190-90pts | SC491-100pts
    AUG 26, 2022: Re-take PTE (expired) L-90 R-89 S-90 W-90 [Results same day] Superior
    AUG 26, 2022: ROI VIC (85+5)
    SEPT 6, 2022: GOLDEN PRE-INVITE SC 190 VIC!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    SEPT 16, 2022: Spouse Re-take PTE (nearly expired) [Results same day] Competent (VIC requires 12wks remaining validity)
    SEP 26, 2022: SC190 VIC Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    OCT 6, 2022: SC189 Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    NOV 16, 2022: SC189 VISA LODGE
    NOV 26, 2022: Medicals (Submitted by NHSI Baguio to DHA on Nov 28, 2022)
    APR 17, 2023: SC189 Grant
    APR 18, 2023: PDOS-Spouse (Registered on April 17, email received same day)
    APR 19, 2023: PDOS-Main applicant (Registered on April 17 did not receive e-mail, Registered again on April 18)
    MAY 9, 2023: BM ❤️ "In God's Perfect Time"


    BM Tips:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/397290/#Comment_397290
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023/#Comment_396023

    PTE Tips:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/383099/#Comment_383099
    Practiced in APEUNI (not premium)

  • lilingliling Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2022

    @kevbryan27 said:
    Hello po. Magbabakasakali lang po.
    Will take the PTE Exam po in few weeks. Baka po may mahiraman kami ng ApeUni account na pwde mahamit for Mock Exams?
    Highly appreciated po. Salamat ng marami!

    Pwede ka magtake ng mock exams but not graded sa APEUni as far as I know... Not sure if they still do it pero yung PTETutorialsOnline by Auzzies group nago-offer ng 10 free scored tests dati...

    @lmsg06 said:
    Hello po, condition pala sa VIC na dapat pati spouse is 12 weeks validity remaining pte po?
    Baka pwede po ulit makahingi ng Voucher, Maraming maraming aalamat po in advance

    Not sure about that pero based from what I've read before, sa main applicant lang ata applicable yung 12 weeks validity.

    "PTEANZ21" yung code na ginamit ko dati at the start of the year to get 10% off sa lahat ng Pearson tests and study materials. Hopefully valid pa yung code.

    lmsg06
  • Unsullied_06Unsullied_06 Australia
    Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2019

    Sharing my discount code sa mga future PTE takers baka gumana pa.

    MACINOZ2023lmsg06shyarcangelera222EeOZ

    MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY

    Points breakdown:
    Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)

    Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
    Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
    Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
    Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
    Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
    March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
    April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
    April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
    April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
    May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
    June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
    June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
    June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
    October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
    October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
    October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
    October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
    October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
    November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
    March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
    March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
    April 11, 2023. Big move.
    June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.

    TBA. Citizenship Manifesting


    MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
    Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363


    PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
    1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
    Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700


    PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)

    PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take

    ApeUni Practice

    S W R L Overall

    1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
    2 54 89 74 69 Competent
    3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
    4 56 88 81 67 Competent
    5 56 83 77 71 Competent
    6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
    7 59 81 75 76 Competent
    8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
    9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
    10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
    11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
    12 66 85 84 78 Proficient

    Language Academy Practice

    S W R L Overall

    1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
    2 79 79 75 77 Proficient

    Actual Exam

    S W R L Overall

    1 90 90 90 86 Superior

  • NashywhipNashywhip Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2022

    Hi Im a medtech po, I am planning to take pte exam instead of ielrts next month. Pahelp po Confuse po kasi ako alin pipiliin dito

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    @Nashywhip said:
    Hi Im a medtech po, I am planning to take pte exam instead of ielrts next month. Pahelp po Confuse po kasi ako alin pipiliin dito

    PR piliin mo. medtech din ako.

    Nashywhip
  • k8MPk8MP Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Dec 05, 2021

    Required pa din po ba ang wearing of mask or you can take it off during the exam?

  • KennethRKennethR Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2022

    Good day po! Ask ko lang po ano pong gamit nyo na template for SWT, WE at SST? Thankyou!

    Plano ko po mag memorize ng template sa WE kasi mahina po ako sa writing in general.

    diannegrace5
  • eyburgereyburger Makati
    Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Apr 05, 2018

    Hello po. Ask ko lang sana if gumagana pa yung mga templates ni Jimmyssem for Essay, SWT, SST and DI/RL. Last year pa kasi ako huling nag-exam, confirm ko lang sana if pwede pa ba gamitin. Thanks po!

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @eyburger said:
    Hello po. Ask ko lang sana if gumagana pa yung mga templates ni Jimmyssem for Essay, SWT, SST and DI/RL. Last year pa kasi ako huling nag-exam, confirm ko lang sana if pwede pa ba gamitin. Thanks po!

    DI/RL template still working. Aug 26 ako nag-exam.

    eyburgerKennethR

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • christinemtchristinemt Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Mar 26, 2022

    Hello po. Share ko lang yung Apeuni mock exam ko vs Actual Test. Thank you sa tips and vouchers dito, sobrang laking tulong po :)

    PS. 2:15PM lang ako nagtake kanina, nareceive ko agad yung result ng 5:30PM. Sobrang thank you sa forum na to. ❤️

    ApeUni

    Actual PTE

    era222KennethRIamTimJtorrella0423kidfrompolomoloklynetterussellmsg06jinigirllydelmptofu888and 1 other.
  • EeOZEeOZ Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2022

    hello! baka may voucher po kayo for PTE? Thank you!

    ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer 189/190

    Points Breakdown
    Age - 30
    English - 20
    Experience - 10
    Education - 15
    Partner - 10

    Total: 85 Points

    Timeline
    27/09/22- Submitted CDR+RSEA to EA
    6/10/22- EA requested additional documents
    13/10/22- Submitted additional documents to EA
    18/10/22 - Positive skills assessment / 5 years of Working experience granted
    20/10/22 - EOI submission 189/190 QLD and VIC
    22/10/22 - EOI updated partner's English Test
    25/10/22 - partner's skills assessment granted
    3/11/22 - EOI updated for partner's Skills assessment
    Total of 75/80 for 189/190
    7/11/22 - PTE Superior 20 points/ update of points to 85/90
    8/11/22 - Updated EOI for PTE result
    9/11/22 - ROI submitted to VIC
    22/11/22 - VIC pre-invite
    22/12/22 - Final Invitation
    14/02/23 - Lodge
    02/22/23 medicals
    - Visa Grant

    (With Migration Agent)

  • jdashjdash Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2018

    ^ di ba working yun voucher na huling post?

  • EeOZEeOZ Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2022

    invalid na po ung voucher code. tinry ko po

    ANZSCO 233311 Electrical Engineer 189/190

    Points Breakdown
    Age - 30
    English - 20
    Experience - 10
    Education - 15
    Partner - 10

    Total: 85 Points

    Timeline
    27/09/22- Submitted CDR+RSEA to EA
    6/10/22- EA requested additional documents
    13/10/22- Submitted additional documents to EA
    18/10/22 - Positive skills assessment / 5 years of Working experience granted
    20/10/22 - EOI submission 189/190 QLD and VIC
    22/10/22 - EOI updated partner's English Test
    25/10/22 - partner's skills assessment granted
    3/11/22 - EOI updated for partner's Skills assessment
    Total of 75/80 for 189/190
    7/11/22 - PTE Superior 20 points/ update of points to 85/90
    8/11/22 - Updated EOI for PTE result
    9/11/22 - ROI submitted to VIC
    22/11/22 - VIC pre-invite
    22/12/22 - Final Invitation
    14/02/23 - Lodge
    02/22/23 medicals
    - Visa Grant

    (With Migration Agent)

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    Ung sa gumamit ng template ni jimmysen sa DI at RL, na sinubukan din sa pearson mock test ilan po nakuha nyong score sa speaking section ?

  • mgraceclerigomgraceclerigo Singapore
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2016

    PTE scored practice test.
    Advice po, what do I have to improve on?
    TIA.

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @mgraceclerigo said:

    PTE scored practice test.
    Advice po, what do I have to improve on?
    TIA.

    Can't judge by the scores alone eh, especially for practice tests. Honestly, my scores in the PTE scored practice tests are similar (although I always got low in Speaking, don't recall lang exactly yung score). Pero since Reading is your lowest score, it might be helpful to practice that section.

    Also, if you bought a PTE mock test bundle, you might notice na kahit same templates gamitin mo, nagi-iba scoring. 'Di ko alam bakit, pero ayun. Kaya tumigil na ako mag-rely sa scoring sa APEUni/PTE practice. 😅For me, dahil iba pa rin ang actual exam at 'di mahirap din malaman if tama ba ang ginagawa tinurn ko ang focus ko dito:

    • Verify that your templates and strategies work. Ask here, check the comments sa videos na ginagamit mong reference (for example, ginamit ko yung DI/RL templates ni Jimmyssem kasi may nag-comment a week before my exam na gumagana pa).
    • Aim for confidence and comfort sa pagsasagot, lalo na if may templates or techniques ka.
    • Make sure na comfortable ka na rin sa pacing ng exam.
    • If may section or question type ka na medyo 'di ka confident, hasain mo po sarili mo hanggang magamay mo na.

    Good luck sa test and hope this helps!

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021

    Hello, meron po ba gumamit ng template ng Apeuni for Describe Image and Retell Lecture, kamusta po ang result ng actual exam nyo?

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    Points : 70/75/85
    Applicant : Husband
    Location : Qatar

    TIMELINE

    2023

    XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant

    September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
    September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
    September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
    June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
    May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
    May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
    May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
    May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
    April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
    March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)

    2022

    December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
    November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
    November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
    November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
    September 2022 : Review for PTE
    August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
    June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
    March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent

    "Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    This is my 3rd time I took the exam. saan kaya ako ngkakamali, S 68 L 80 R 79 W 82.. Sa ngaun nandito ako sa middle east kumukuha ng exam. Same lang din ba kung saan ka ngtake na medyo mahina ung volume during nung practice recording bago mag start ang exam?? Tapos nung 2nd take ko, nasagot ko 9/10 sa RS pero 71 lang score ko sa speaking. Parang ayaw ako palampasin ng 71. May problema ba kaya testing center or may problema ung headphones. Sinubukan ko na malakas ang boses at mdyo mahina bakit ganun pa din score ko.

    MACINOZ2023DreamerG
  • mgraceclerigomgraceclerigo Singapore
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2016

    @era222 said:

    @mgraceclerigo said:

    PTE scored practice test.
    Advice po, what do I have to improve on?
    TIA.

    Can't judge by the scores alone eh, especially for practice tests. Honestly, my scores in the PTE scored practice tests are similar (although I always got low in Speaking, don't recall lang exactly yung score). Pero since Reading is your lowest score, it might be helpful to practice that section.

    Also, if you bought a PTE mock test bundle, you might notice na kahit same templates gamitin mo, nagi-iba scoring. 'Di ko alam bakit, pero ayun. Kaya tumigil na ako mag-rely sa scoring sa APEUni/PTE practice. 😅For me, dahil iba pa rin ang actual exam at 'di mahirap din malaman if tama ba ang ginagawa tinurn ko ang focus ko dito:

    • Verify that your templates and strategies work. Ask here, check the comments sa videos na ginagamit mong reference (for example, ginamit ko yung DI/RL templates ni Jimmyssem kasi may nag-comment a week before my exam na gumagana pa).
    • Aim for confidence and comfort sa pagsasagot, lalo na if may templates or techniques ka.
    • Make sure na comfortable ka na rin sa pacing ng exam.
    • If may section or question type ka na medyo 'di ka confident, hasain mo po sarili mo hanggang magamay mo na.

    Good luck sa test and hope this helps!

    Thanks, @erra_09! Sana makuha ang desired score in the actual PTE Academic. Praying...

  • mgraceclerigomgraceclerigo Singapore
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2016

    @era222 said:

    @mgraceclerigo said:

    PTE scored practice test.
    Advice po, what do I have to improve on?
    TIA.

    Can't judge by the scores alone eh, especially for practice tests. Honestly, my scores in the PTE scored practice tests are similar (although I always got low in Speaking, don't recall lang exactly yung score). Pero since Reading is your lowest score, it might be helpful to practice that section.

    Also, if you bought a PTE mock test bundle, you might notice na kahit same templates gamitin mo, nagi-iba scoring. 'Di ko alam bakit, pero ayun. Kaya tumigil na ako mag-rely sa scoring sa APEUni/PTE practice. 😅For me, dahil iba pa rin ang actual exam at 'di mahirap din malaman if tama ba ang ginagawa tinurn ko ang focus ko dito:

    • Verify that your templates and strategies work. Ask here, check the comments sa videos na ginagamit mong reference (for example, ginamit ko yung DI/RL templates ni Jimmyssem kasi may nag-comment a week before my exam na gumagana pa).
    • Aim for confidence and comfort sa pagsasagot, lalo na if may templates or techniques ka.
    • Make sure na comfortable ka na rin sa pacing ng exam.
    • If may section or question type ka na medyo 'di ka confident, hasain mo po sarili mo hanggang magamay mo na.

    Good luck sa test and hope this helps!

    Thanks, @era222 ! Sana makuha ang desired score in the actual PTE Academic. Praying...

    era222
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