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Posts: 795Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
You need to explore a bit with the templates. It's not a one-size-fits-all thing. It depends on your learning style too. If one template didn't work for you the first try, then use another. What is this PTE for, skilled migration or student visa?
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Jul 22, 2019
Sharing po:!
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
I got my superior last July. Share ko dito yung templates na ginamit ko.
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - Completed my almost 6 years' experience in Qatar
07-2023 - Decided to apply for student visa in WA (there's no stability in Middle East)
09 -2023 - Lodged for student visa (Western Australia)
10-2023 - Student visa granted within 1 month
05 -2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Architectural Draftsperson)
07- 2024 - Got my Superior PTE. Updated my EOI's for 190 and 491 of WA as an onshore
08- 2024 - Waiting for invites
Praying to get invited this year and lodge for the next visa.
Joined: Mar 08, 2023
As of my exam last August 4, effective pa. Got superior scores din.
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Hi Phoebe, your scores are low. Can you share what preparations have you done? What templates or reviewers did you use?
I used APE UNI app to review, I printed all the schedule or list of test formats. You need to try each and every part of the exam. There are alot of reviewers online to try. Do not just try to study without really feeling how it will go during the exams.
Use templates. Godbless on your review.
Joined: Jul 22, 2024
Based on my skills, which are currently below 65, on which specific section po kaya should I focus?
Posts: 795Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Work on:
-summarize written text
-describe image, re-tell lecture
-and all other tasks that fall under Reading (reorder paragraphs, multiple choice single and mult answers).
Kung gagamitin mo templates ni jimmy, make sure magaling ka magkabisado ng bagay bagay.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Jun 19, 2023
may gumamit pa ba ng template ni jimmysem DI?
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
Sinubukan ko gamitin sa kanya nung 2nd take ko. Kinapos padin ako for superior. Pakiramdam ko di ako comfortable sa templates niya I don't know. Kaya nag formulate na lang ako ng sarili kong template. Tama yung sabi dito, tingin ko bukod sa useful templates importante din kung mas alam natin atakihin yung exam. Kaya while nagrereview at mock test (ng madaming beses!), mag formulate ka ng strategy mo every each band.
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - Completed my almost 6 years' experience in Qatar
07-2023 - Decided to apply for student visa in WA (there's no stability in Middle East)
09 -2023 - Lodged for student visa (Western Australia)
10-2023 - Student visa granted within 1 month
05 -2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Architectural Draftsperson)
07- 2024 - Got my Superior PTE. Updated my EOI's for 190 and 491 of WA as an onshore
08- 2024 - Waiting for invites
Praying to get invited this year and lodge for the next visa.
Posts: 795Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
PTE 15% OFF! "traci15"
Limited slots lang daw.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Oct 22, 2022
Hi need some advice. I took my exam twice at ace makati. Lagi po mababa speaking 1st take at ace 68 second take 73. Before ace, nagtrident dn ako 89 yung speaking ko doon. Aiming for superior po
Posts: 1,443Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
@everyone 😂 may promo nga PTE with Traci first 300 na mag book nang exams
resibo 👇🏻
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ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
lokos ni Traci hehehe.
Posts: 795Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Pansin ko kapag soft-spoken medyo di maganda ang register sa speaking. Ang i-aim mo, proper diction and intonation kahit wala kang accent (di kelangan yun actually). Yung iba nabubulol lalo kapag pinipilit mag accent.
Kapag nagkamali ka ng pag pronounce sa isang word, huwag mo na basahin ulit at itama, instead just carry on (learned this from E2). Wag ka din magmadali magsalita.
For describe image, use a template that you can easily comprehend.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Oct 22, 2022
Thank you po @mathilde9! I think ganun nga po yung ginawa ko from trident before and hnd masyado nagmamadali. Medyo malaki dn kasi gap nung pagtake ako ng mga exam, hindi ko po namaintain kung pano po yung ginawa ko before nung naka89 ako. I think sa describe image and retell lecture po ako mababa sa speaking based sa skills profile
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2024
Hello, I just completed my PTE and received my results. I did not use any template from anyone, I just practiced religiously and took mock exams using APEUni. Here are the tips that I followed during my exam:
-Focus and speak naturally
-Do not stop speaking, if out of words, just say some filler until you get back to your thoughts (DI, RL)
-Put extra words in WFD (plural, articles, any similar words if you misheard something)
-Read what you wrote again. You will catch mistakes and you can correct them.
APEUni was a saver. My mock exam scores were hanging by the superior score for Listening (I only got one mock exam that is Superior over all, most I got less than 79 in Listening). APEUni scoring is probably stricter than the actual PTE exam.
Joined: May 24, 2024
Hello. Im a new member of this group. Share ko lang po yung experience ko last time nung nag take ako ng exam and would like to get some tips and recommendations. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attain my desired score (superior).
I took the test at ACE Testing Hub in Makati last weekend. Madami kasabay, around 10 ata kami. Nung speaking part na, di ko inexpect na ganun pala kaingay sa testing center. Yung katabi ko sobrang lakas ng boses. Nawalan ako ng focus specially on repeat sentence na part.
I am planning to retake the test anytime soon. Any recommendations po kung may mas okay na testing center here sa manila. And tips na din to improve my speaking score.
Thank you so much!
Posts: 675Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
hello! ano scores mo? maingay po talaga sa speaking part. distracting. meron sa youtube PTE noise background (search mo na lang), use it pag nagpapractice ka para masanay ka na din.
backread ka ng onti dito sa thread, maraming nagshare ng helpful tips. download ka din APEUni pangpractice, tapos E2 language sa yt.
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: May 24, 2024
Hello! Ito yung scores ko S-65 W-90 R-78 L-78. I also did a lot of mock tests sa APEUni and mostly got superior scores. Di lang siguro talaga sanay sa ingay kaya nawalan ng focus. but I will try to do mock tests na may background noise as suggested. Thank you so much for answering!
Posts: 675Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
sayang, sana pala nakapagbasa ka muna dito bago ka nag exam. personally, yan din comment ko after taking the exam, ang ingaaaayyy!!!! hahahaha
practice practice lang. dami sa youtube pang practice.
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Feb 10, 2024
Hello, pwede po pashare ng template mo for writing?
Joined: Jul 22, 2019
nag exam din ako last weekend Sep 14 11:30am sa Ace, sobrang lakas ng boses din ng kasabay ko parang galit na may kaaway. very distracting yung guy.
Posts: 795Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Aww hassle nga yan. Di sya nilapitan ng proctor? Kapag disturbing na ingay sinasabi naman nila before exam na pwede sila lumapit at pakalmahin kayo haha.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Feb 10, 2024
Thanks dito, got superior din last saturday
Joined: May 06, 2023
what are the topics included for EXTENDED WRITING and SHORT WRITING ? thanks
Joined: Dec 21, 2022
hello, got a PTE voucher and valid until Feb 2025. selling it for 10.5k only. Anyone who would like to get it, feel free to message me directly.
thank you!
Joined: Jul 25, 2024
hello everyone, the photos i posted show my current scores from mock tests using apeuni, along with my real exam score. unfortunately, i didn’t reach my desired score of 65 overall and in each band. i’m practicing every day now, but i just want some validation because there are times when i feel like giving up
after not getting my desired score, i enrolled in PTE Magic and took their essential course for 2 weeks. i’m currently using their templates for DI, RL, and SWT. for the writing essay section, i’m using the jimmyssem template since that’s the one i’ve really mastered. (so far naboost naman score ko sa speaking gamit tips and tricks nila during mock test compare sa dati)
during my first attempt, i used jimmyssem templates po for DI and RL but my trainers said it sounded like listing . they told me that the score relied on fluency and pronunciation to avoid sounding like a list. however, i don’t want to rely on jimmyssem anymore since my speaking score was only 56.
i’d like to ask if it’s possible to score 70+ in the real exam, like i’ve been getting in my mock tests with apeuni? my last real exam was in july, and since then, i’ve been practicing a lot, especially on the speaking and listening sections because those were my lowest scores. my reading and writing were barely passing as well.
i’m looking for any comments or suggestions and also some motivation po since the pte exam is expensive.![]!
current scores from apeuni []
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real exam score [july 2024]
Posts: 675Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
giving up is for the weak! 😈 char
based sa post mo, mukhang ok naman english mo. saan ka pinaka nahihirapan? try mo din E2 PTE sa youtube. they will teach you "how" to answer instead of "what" to answer.
practice lang ng practice. focus. kayang kaya mo yang desired score mo!
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Posts: 55Member
Joined: Jun 21, 2023
Try and try lang po makukuha mo din desired scores niyo. If pwedi sayo lipat ka ng test centre sa Pearson - Trident Building. Base on experienced, mas smooth yung keyboard nila. Pero galingan niyo po ulit kong mag take kayo ng exam.
312211 - Civil Engineering Draftsperson | Age: 30 | English: 10 | Work (offshore) : 10 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 0 Total: 75 (SC189) | 80 (SC190) | 90 (SC 491) | DIY | OFFSHORE
29 July 2023: Submitted the Skills Assessment to VETASSESS (Priority Processing)
02 Aug 2023: Positive Outcome from VETASSESS
08 Aug 2023: PTE Exam Booked
02 Sept 2023: PTE Examination and Result (L=68, R=72, S=59, W=79) Competent Score
02 Sept 2023: 2nd Attempt PTE Exam Booked
12 Sept 2023: 2nd Attempt PTE Examination and Result (L=70, R=67, S=81, W=70) Proficient Score
13 Sept 2023: EOI Submission (189, 190VIC, 190NSW, 190SA, 190WA, 190QLD, 190ACT)
25 Sept 2023: EOI Submission (491NSW, 491SA, 491WA, 491QLD, 491ACT)
01 Nov 2023: Points Updated (Added 5 Points for Work Experience)
05 Sept 2024: 189 Visa Invitation
11 Sept 2024: 189 Visa Lodged
18 Sept 2024: Medical Done (SLMC-EC)
20 Sept 2024: Medical Cleared
27 Sept 2024: VISA GRANTED! Thank You LORD!
Joined: Jul 25, 2024
thank you po sa motivation huhu, nung una po na hindi pa ako nag-enroll sa pte magic, nahihirapan talaga ako sa speaking section 😔 ngayon po habang nagpa-practice, specifically sa repeat sentence na lang ako nahihirapan, kaya araw-araw ko po talagang pinapractice itong part na 'to. minsan, nirereplace ko na lang yung ibang words para sa fluency, at base sa pagka-analyze ko sa sentence.
based po sa apeuni mock results ko, makakatotohanan na kaya ma-reach kahit 65+ sa real exam? or wag ako aasa dito