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Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
reassessment
July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
- attached documents
Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
sana..
- Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
Provided" and emailed CO.
Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne
God is able to make all grace abound to you!
Never give up. Reach for your dreams!
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I would also like to ask is the real exam much tougher than the practice tests.
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practice set 1, practice set 2, practice set 3 or eto yong online na bayad?
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233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
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Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
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@joannecuenca @pinoytalker thank you po sorry far from perfect ung mga recordings ko (compared sa mga speaking examiners ng ielts na ang gaganda tlg ng pagsasalita). pero it worked nman basta relaxed lang
@Justin alright. sorry wala na po akong ibang recordings e nasa software kasi na pte hndi nauupload andun lang sila.haha eto lng tlg ung narecord ko http://vocaroo.com/i/s0Y5Ob1reeFh
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
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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.
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Would like to share my very simple tips and techniques sa Exam for your info and guidance. Some of these I gathered on this forum, some from my personal research, while some from doing experiments with the PTE Practice exams. Hope it helps.
PART 1. Speaking and Writing
A. Read Aloud
Nung nagtake ako ng Practice Test A around 2 weeks before the exam, kala ko okay na yung speaking skills ko. I was disappointed when I received my scores sa Speaking, 76 lang. Pronunciation ko was 79, and Oral Fluency was at 66. So nagmuni muni ako ano ba ang kulang ko, e relaxed lang yund speed ko at pagkatanda ko napronounce ko namang mabuti yung mga words. Then I posited it must be my Accent as I used the natural Filipino Accent, so I devised an experiment, dun sa Practice Test B ko, I spoke with an American twang, and , I scored 90. Another thing, please read on SCHWA phonetics. Maiintindihan nyo paano ipronounce yung words in American accent. Then click next agad.
B. Repeat Sentence
Same lang, just close your eyes, use your memory cache, and listen to the words being spoken, then say the words exactly as you hear it. No need to write the whole sentence down. Then click next agad.
C. Describe Image
I used a template.
1st sentence: Pag single graph, say "This graph shows the (then read the title of the graph), kapag 2 or more graphs naman, say "This graph compares the (then read the title of the graph). Ganun din kung Table naman or 2 or 3 separate graphs.
2nd Sentence: The horizontal axis represents the (Value) from XXX to XXX.
3rd Sentence: The vertical axis is expressed in XXXX and is measured in increments of XXX at each level.
Optional 4th Sentence: Read the footnote on where the data came from, for example, "The data was collected by the United Nations World Food Programme in their paper "TITLE OF THE PAPER".
Lahat yan binasa mo lang sa graph, di kailangang magisip. Jan pa lang 30 seconds na naubos mo. Then yung 5th sentence mo, describe mo lang trend na nakikita mo sa graph, is it rising, is it falling, or both. Then 6th sentence mo say the highest and the lowest figures. Timer ends. Click next agad.
D. Re-Tell Lecture
Listen carefully. Write down the key points of the lecture. Start your summary with this:
"The speaker expatiates on the topic of blah blah blah....". Use synonyms lang nung kung ano yung mga sinulat mong words. Tuloy tuloy lang na parang binabasa mo lang yung ga sinulat mo. Mind your grammar (usually past tense) and pronunciation, American Accent pa rin ako dito. The more technical terms, the better. Then click next agad.
E. Answer short question
Just a single, clear answer. Then click next agad.
F. Summarize Written Text (I got 3)
Read the whole sentence and understand the context, usually, yung key summary nagtatago sa 1st and last sentences, but you need to grab tidbits of GENERALIZED info from the body, a few words will do. Paraphrase lang, use synonyms, and never use it again in your succeeding choice of words. Did an experiment as well on this. Ang tip ko, write one cohesive sentence using conjunctions, use up 45-55 words. Then click next na agad. Para di ka kapusin ng oras sa Write Essay.
G. Write Essay ( I received 1)
You need a great 3 liner introduction. Here's my template.
1st Sentence: The (topic) is undoubtedly/undeniably a blah blah blah in our society (just paraphrase the question).
2nd Sentence: The question on whether XXXXX is blah blah blah is an interesting/complex issue, upon which opinion varies greatly. In this essay I will discuss the good and bad points/advantages and disadvantages/pros and cons/why I totally agree/disagree with the blah blah blah and will cite examples of XXX ( only if you are being asked to give examples).
Then sa body, its up to you, write anything you like, just remember to use 2 paragraphs one for the good/pros/advantages, and the second one for the bad/cons/disadvantages. Kung agree or disagree lang, then 1 paragraph will do, just detail your argument agreeing to the issue. Dito pa lang nasa 260 words ka na.
Conclusion:
In Conclusion, (say the benefit of the issue at hand), but it must also be blah blah. mga 25-30 words to. In total, use up more than 285 words. I usually write 299 words.
Nominated Occupation: 261112: ICT Systems Analyst
03-June-16 - ACS Positive Assessment Received. AQF Bachelor Degree equivalent (4 years deduction)
06-June-16 - PTE-A Exam Result: L/R/S/W = 90/90/90/90. Overall = 90
06-July-16 - ITA Received for Subclass 189 (70 points)
19-Aug-16 - Medicals at SLEC BGC
23-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 189 application. Frontloaded all documents
20-Sep-16 - Direct Grant!
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Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
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18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
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Joined: Oct 28, 2015
Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
reassessment
July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
- attached documents
Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
sana..
- Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
Provided" and emailed CO.
Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne
God is able to make all grace abound to you!
Never give up. Reach for your dreams!
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Posts: 444Member
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Posts: 444Member
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Sabi ni @jella.
Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
reassessment
July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
- attached documents
Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
sana..
- Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
Provided" and emailed CO.
Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne
God is able to make all grace abound to you!
Never give up. Reach for your dreams!
Posts: 444Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2016
Posts: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
@joannecuenca you're welcome!
hi @Justin eto lng po: http://vocaroo.com/i/s1FAyPtdOPBm pero marami dun sa tinutukoy ko na software. download mo nlang ung link sa taas andun ung pte mock software
@pinoytalker no worries
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.