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  • rdorpiardorpia Sydney
    Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Feb 03, 2015
    Just to share my journey with the applications.

    Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)

    Jan.- March 2015 - Work Reference, Certs, Educations requirements etc Preparations
    April 9, 2015 - Submitted Applications to ACS
    April 15, 2015 - Received Approval from ACS
    July 13, 2015 - First Attempt on PTE Academic (Overall Score = 60)
    March 12, 2016 - Second Attempt on PTE Academic (Overall Score = 70)
    March 12, 2016 - Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
    March 23, 2016 - Received Invitations to Apply (ITA)
    March 27, 2016 - Lodge Visa Applications , uploaded documents (except for NBI, COC & Medical)
    March 30, 2016 - Requested for NBI Clearance back in Philippines

    Anyone interested for PTE Academics online mock test (I purchase two test but I was able to used only one of them) and related materials, please connect to me via Linkedn and send me a message so I can share the materials.

    Please read my blogs about this journey and connect to me via Linkedn.

    http://myjr-thejourneyofmylife.blogspot.sg/

  • sc_marchsc_march Singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2016
    @rich88 congrats!! EOI ka na next. Sana ganyan din kaganda scores na makuha namin. If you have time, pashare din ng tips at experience mo sa pagtake ng exam.
  • pepper04pepper04 Cebu City
    Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    @rich88 wow.. sarap nmn ng scores. Tips nmn jan :)
  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    edited April 2016
    @sc_march @pepper04 Thanks bro, sinunod ko lang talaga lahat ng tips na sinabi nila dito. Lalo na yung tips ni @filipinacpa sa page 98.

    My personal tips (sorry for the long post):

    1. Before the exam - Mas ok if kayo yung pinaka una sa exam room para makapag start kayo ng maaga at wala pa distraction. Ganun kasi yung ginawa ko at nasa describe image na ako nung nagdatingan yung ibang examinees.

    2. Speaking - As much as possible, i-perfect nyo yung read aloud kasi yun ang pinaka madaling part. Basahin nyo as is yung text at wag mag dagdag ng kahit anong word na wala sa text. For other parts, make sure lang na walang dead air for the entire 40 seconds. Iwasan din yung "um", "ahh" habang nag iisip. Also, pag nagkamali, wag nyo na isipin at ma-discourage. Mag move on na agad.

    3. Writing - Try your best na sagarin yung limit. pag 75 words ang limit, try nyo paabutin ng 65+ words. pag 300 words ang limit, try nyo paabutin ng 280+. This will help you get a high score sa written discourse. Try to finish writing 3 minutes before the time limit. Use the remaining time to check grammar and spelling. Malaking factor ang grammar at spelling sa writing score.

    4. Reading - Read the instructions carefully. In my case, nag jumble yung format kaya dapat alam natin kung kelan yung multiple answers sa single answer.

    After the reading part, I suggest you maximize the 10 minute break para hindi masyado ngarag ang utak.

    5. Listening - Same sa reading. Importante na wag mawala ang focus dito dahil at this point, mejo ngarag na.

    TL;DR - Practice lang talaga ng practice dapat. Wag kang magsasawa sa pagpractice kasi once nasa exam room ka na, mejo kakabahan ka talaga at madidistract ka sa mga katabi mo. Pag praktisado ka, makakasagot ka na by instinct and everything will be mechanical. So for me, practice lang talaga at prayers.


    If you have any specific questions, I'll gladly answer all of them.

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • tobbytobby Singapore
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2016
    @WalanjoSG hi! Are you in Sg? Can i ask you when is the next schedule for the pte acad exam? Im planning to take by May 2016
  • tobbytobby Singapore
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2016
    @Trish1208 can i ask for a copy of the review materials? [email protected]
  • sc_marchsc_march Singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2016
    @tobby earliest available sched na is on May 9.
  • WalanjoSGWalanjoSG Singapore
    Posts: 41Member
    Joined: May 29, 2014
    @tobby konte nalang natirang sched sa SG. May 9, 13, 23, 25, 27. Mabilis kasi mapuno sya kasi konte yong allotted no. of examiness per sched. kung di ako nagkakamali nasa 7-8 lang ata. You better book your exam na soonest. Kasi ung March ko dati na exam January ko lang yun naibook. :)

    July 2013 - Took 1st IELTS Acadamics Exam (S-7.5, L-7.0, R-8.5, W6.5)
    Nov 2013 - Took 2nd IELTS Academics Exam (S-7.0, L-7.5, R-6.5, W6.5)
    Feb 2016 - Decide to pursue again my OZ dreams
    03 Mar 2016 - PTE Academics Mock Test Set A (L-69, R-68, S-64, W-71)
    16 Mar 2016 - PTE Academics Mock Test Set B (L-73, R-66, S-77, W-68)
    18 Mar 2016 - PTE Academics Actual Exam (L-71, R-70, S-59, W-75)
    09 June 2016 - PTE Acadmics (2nd Attempt Praying i can ace it na)

  • tobbytobby Singapore
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2016
    @WalanjoSG is it? Patay! Sabay tayo mag exam 1st try ko sa pte acad and sana palarin makapasa hehe
  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    Hi guys,

    sa EOI, ano ba yung test reference number? Registration ID or Test Taker's ID?

    Please advise.. Thanks!

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • eun08eun08 Perth
    Posts: 104Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2015
    @rich88 yung registration ID po. :)

    ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist

    16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
    01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
    26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
    04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
    04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
    07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
    07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
    08.03.2016: Received ITA
    14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
    23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
    24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
    25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
    03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
    **Requested for extension on document submission
    13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
    04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
    29.10.2016: IE at Perth
    22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth

    "You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."

  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    @eun08 Thanks bro/sis!

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • Trish1208Trish1208 Melbourne
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2016
    @rich88 Congratulations! Ang galing mo naman. perfect score.
  • eun08eun08 Perth
    Posts: 104Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2015
    @rich88 sis po! Hehe congratz! Taas ng scores mo!

    ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist

    16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
    01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
    26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
    04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
    04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
    07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
    07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
    08.03.2016: Received ITA
    14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
    23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
    24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
    25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
    03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
    **Requested for extension on document submission
    13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
    04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
    29.10.2016: IE at Perth
    22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth

    "You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."

  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    @Trish1208 @eun08 Thanks.. Sana palarin pa rin sa subsequent steps...

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • pepper04pepper04 Cebu City
    Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    @rich88 sir ano mga reviewers at notes na ginamit mo sa pag review?
  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    @pepper04 bro dito ko lang din kinuha. nasa sig ni @filipinacpa

    andun yung consolidated review materials (Mcmillan, offline mock test software). Sobrang useful nun.

    Tapos para mahasa ka sa writing, visit mo ung blog ni dylan aung (google mo lang dylan aung PTE, lalabas na yun).

    Ginawa kong hobby mag sulat ng essay dun sa mga questions dyan sa blog. Triny ko paabutin 280/300 limit.

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @rich88 Hi. Saan po kayo kumuha ng materials para sa practice? Im scheduled to take PTE this Sat April9. Sana I will make it also as you did. Hehehe.

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • vhenzchicovhenzchico Posts: 238Member
    Joined: Oct 21, 2012
    @Megger andito kna rin pla..hehehe. I'm scheduled for PTE this coming April 13 naman. Sana palarin tayo... :)
    Im trying to backread sa thread na to baka sakaling may mapulot na pointers..

    342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
    Primary Applicant

    09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
    12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
    01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
    04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
    04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84) :(
    04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
    04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5) :(
    10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
    10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
    11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
    11/25/16- Medicals for the family
    12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
    12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
    12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
    01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
    03/08/17- Big Move! :)

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @vhenzchico nabasa ko pala yong result mo sa tra. Congrats! Well pray na we will make it sa PTE. Hehehe

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    @Megger dito lang sa thread. Nasa sig ni @filipinacpa. pki check if gumagana p tong dropbox link: https://goo.gl/iaHVus

    Yan ung nkita ko dto sa thread a month ago. Sana meron pa.

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @rich88 thanks

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • calimomcalimom Singapore
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 23, 2016
    Hi there! First post ko po ito.. Just want to share this happy news of our sg to au journey :> first step accomplished. Yey! Hubby is the main applicant. We need 10 pts for English test.

    Dec 2014 - took IELTS -- L9.0 R8.5 S6.5 W6.0
    April 1 2016 - took PTE A
    April 2 2016 - results were in! -- L82 R75 S78 W80

    Thank you Lord! And here sa pinoyau for the tips and review materials. You guys were very helpful for us all au hopefulls
  • vhenzchicovhenzchico Posts: 238Member
    Joined: Oct 21, 2012
    @Megger Claim natin yan!!! Di na nga ko nagdownload ng gold pack ng PTE... mga review materials na lang sa net. Tyaga-tyaga rin manuod at makinig sa youtube..hehehe.
    Godd luck saten! :)

    342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
    Primary Applicant

    09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
    12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
    01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
    04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
    04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84) :(
    04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
    04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5) :(
    10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
    10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
    11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
    11/25/16- Medicals for the family
    12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
    12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
    12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
    01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
    03/08/17- Big Move! :)

  • kendz_sheloukendz_shelou Dubayy
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2015
    @rich88 hi.. share mo naman ano mga ginawa mo para makkuha ng high scores. Congrats nga pala!

    263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer

    18/10/15 to 15/11/15: Gather documents from PH and UAE

    17/11/15: ACS Assessment
    30/11/15: Not suitable for 262113 - Systems Administrator;
    ACS recommended 2631XX job code
    07/12/15: Suitable for 263111
    12/12/15: IELTS Exam @ Al Falah University, Dubai
    25/12/15: IELTS Result (LRWS 6.5/6/7.5/8)
    13/02/16: PTE-A Exam (LRWS 68/59/50/71)

    "Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory” – George S. Patton

  • rich88rich88 Quezon City
    Posts: 1,022Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2016
    @kendz_shelou thanks bro.. Pa-back read na lang sa page 164-165 for my personal tips..

    Timeline
    01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
    08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
    29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
    10-Aug-16 - ITA received
    25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
    20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)

    IED: March 2017

  • dhada12345dhada12345 Adelaide
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2016
    Hello guys bago lang ako dito balak ko kc mag aral ng eilts saan ba maganda mag enroll at mahirap ba talaga ang eaxam ..? Since mahina ako sa english lalo na sa essay .ano po bang mga tips pra mapasa yong exam .. pa share n man dun sa mga nagtake ..thank you
  • dhada12345dhada12345 Adelaide
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2016
    @jedh_g can i have your personal reviewer im planning to take eilts . Wala aQ materials ngagamitin sa pagreview kung ok lang sayo ... [email protected]
  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @dhada12345 ok I will send you my personal IELTS materials in a short while for your reference. Good luck!

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer

    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • sc_marchsc_march Singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2016
    Hello! For those who just took pte exam recently, ano anong mga images ang naencounter nyo? Ang bagal ko mag-interpret ng image, feeling ko kailangan magfocus ako dito. :( plano ko magtake ng exam sa May since un na lang ang available sched dito. Thanks!
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