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  • z3designz3design Sydney
    Posts: 85Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2015
    I'm glad it helps... Cheers! Bigmove na.

    cindyk said:

    @cicciotinnie yay congratss sayo! Perfect yung score mo sa speaking pwede po bang malaman kung anong ginamit mong template? TIA.


    @cindyk Thank you! yung ginamit kong template yung kay @z3design (Thank you pala z3design!) Paulit ulit lang na yan ang intro. Ang important lang fluency talaga. Malaki effect nya sa ibang category as a whole. Please see attached jpeg below

    263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer


    AUG-30-2015 to NOV-30-2015 : Gather documents for ACS 263111
    OCT-29-2015 : IELTS (FAILED), got 6.0 in writing
    DEC-04-2015 : IELTS (FAILED). got 6.0 in reading
    DEC-14-2015 : Submitted Documents to ACS
    JAN-12-2016 : Received Positive Assessment for 263111
    FEB-12-2016 : PTE Exam (Passed) Finally!!!!!
    FEB-15-2016 : Lodge EOI
    MAR-09-2016 : Received ITA
    MAR-11-2016 : Submitted the application
    APR-09-2016: Medical at Point Medical Paragon SG
    APR-11-2016: Uploaded CoC
    APR-21-2016: Uploaded NBI Clearance
    MAY-09-2016: Visa Grant
    JAN-16-2016: Big Move

  • Skye24Skye24 Quezon city
    Posts: 76Member
    Joined: Nov 22, 2016
    edited November 2016
    @nickieneckieRN beware of IA ng qc may mga hidden agendas yan... Until now d ko p nrefund ung pera ko kahit d ko tinuloy ang review skla ng OET ko nun... And madami din kami naloko nyan...
  • bellacomerosbellacomeros Philippines
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2016
    Hi! I would like to ask if kelangan may accent during sa speaking part? ty
  • dorbsdeedorbsdee Melbourne
    Posts: 621Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    jaceejoef said:

    guys, nakuha ko na ang result from my exam kahapon ng umaga. ang sakit ng result. confident na confident pa naman ako na graduate nako sa pte. nagbasa na nga ako sa ACS thread pagdating ko sa bahay

    Listening 64
    Reading 73
    Speaking 64
    Writing 68

    its note end of the world. pwede pa magexam ulet...

    233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
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    04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
    12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
    12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
    30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
    26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
    25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
    26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
    09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
    10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
    28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(:(.....
    05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
    23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(:(..again:(
    13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
    13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
    18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
    25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
    05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
    20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
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  • nickieneckieRNnickieneckieRN Marikina City
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2016
    edited November 2016
    @jaceejoef oh nooo sayang 1 point nalang. *hugs* God always knows the perfect timing maybe on the third time makuha mo na points na target mo? :) Or Ive heard pwede daw iparemark? Sana makapasa tayo lahat and kita kita nalang sa Oz!

    Thank you sa info dear. Plantronics pala gamit nila? Parang okay din na sa ganiyan magpractice no? Para atleast alam mo quality ng voice pagactual na. Anong mga question for the speaking and writing?
  • nickieneckieRNnickieneckieRN Marikina City
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2016
    edited November 2016
    Hello @D.K.A.T :) thank you so much for the reply. Oo nga eh nung naginquire ako parang hindi sila familiar masyado? Basta ang weird ng feeling yung ibang question ko about the review proper hindi nila maaddress kaya mejo nagdoubt ako though yung international language manila yung administrator talaga nakausap ko yung nagfafacilitate daw ng PTE mismo sa AU visited them last January and recognized them as review center for PTE and gave them lecture materials daw.
    Oo nga eh yun nga nabasa ko mostly puro self study and yung Gold kit which includes 2 sample tests. Wow! Its good to know may mommy din dito na nakakatelate lol wow I can imagine how crazy your sched is working and may baby. Ako naman ako lang nagaalaga kay baby plus household chores. Nako dear wait till your baby reaches 2, terrible twos! Super clingy and height ng separation anxiety lol The moment he sees my laptop he cries non stop na kasi he knows na may kaagaw siya ng attention. Anyway baka magstudy nalang ako sa gabi pag himbing sleep niya ang hirap magrisk sa review centers :(
    Oh yeah sabi nga ni @jaceejoef okay daw e2language.com icheck ko siya ngayon. Super thanks for the reply! :* When ka magtake ng PTE? Sa makati ka or sa ortigas?
  • nickieneckieRNnickieneckieRN Marikina City
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2016
    edited November 2016
    Hello @Skye24 :) oh my!! Seriously?? Actually tawag sila ng tawag sakin nangungulit if tutuloy ba ako. Recently lang yung dapat magrevew kayo ng
    OET? Katakot! Magkano yung hindi nila nabalik na money sayo? Hirap pa naman mahal kaya ng package sayang money :( Bakit daw hindi nila binalik? Tinanong ko pa naman kausap ko 100% passing rate daw sila eh naghahanap ako feedback and reviews about them online wala ako makita :(
  • pakjopakjo Quezon City
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Apr 01, 2016
    Itatanong ko lang ulit yung question ko regarding booking/late booking fees ng PTE-A.

    Tuwing kelan mag-a-apply yung late booking fee na 265 USD? Pag nag-book ka ng ilang araw na lang bago mag-exam?

    Salamat.
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @pakjo based sa site nila:

    *For bookings made within 48 hours of the test date, a late booking fee of 25% will be applied.

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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    03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
    12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
    17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
    28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
    05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
    21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
    07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
    20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
    02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
    09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
    10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
    20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
    *****AFTER GRANT*****
    20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
    28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
    31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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    Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
    Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
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    List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
    Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
    Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
    My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
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  • jerm_au16jerm_au16 Singapore
    Posts: 197Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2016
    hi @cicciotinnie, is there any format that you can share for describe image that is not a chart?

    221111 Accountant (General)

    23.09.2016 - visited Sydney & Melbourne
    (decided to pursue migration plans)
    19.12.2016 - PTE-A Exam - Scores Cancelled
    14.03.2017 - PTE-A Exam - L87 R88 S87 W90
    13.04.2017 – CPAA Assessment (Positive, but deducted 2 yrs in experience)
    13.04.2017 – Submitted EOI (189 – 75 pts / 190 (NSW) – 80 pts)
    25.05.2017 - Received NSW ITA
    26.05.2017 - Lodged nomination
    31.05.2017 - Approved NSW SS
    03.06.2017 - Medical @ Point Medical Paragon
    24.06.2017 - Repeat Medical (3x found blood in urine)
    05.07.2017 - SG COC
    08.07.2017 - 190 Visa Lodged
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    xx.xx.2017 - excited for DG!!!!

  • cicciotinniecicciotinnie Philippines
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016
    SPEAKING: FROM 66 TO 90.

    Hi guys,

    I would just like to give back and help others na nahihirapan sa SPEAKING part tulad ng pagtulong sakin nung mga naunang nakapasa. I was also very frustrated nung unang take ko dahil dito lang din ako mababa and i dont understand why. I believed I did well nung exam to the point na dapat magpapare-score ako.

    Disclaimer: I will try to share what I did and observed. I dont mean to falsify ung tips galing sa ibang sources. its just that, this is what worked for me and I hope this will help others.


    MIC POSITIONING: halos nasa ilong ko na po nakatapat ung mic ko kasi dun walang buga ng hangin pag nagrerecord ako.

    READ ALOUD:

    1st take: ang nakuha kong tip was make sure na well-enunciated ung words. I also observed phrasing, intonation and stressing of keywords. In effect, ang bagal ko magbasa. this is what i observed na ginagawa ng madami nung nag exam ako last monday, nov.28.

    2ND TAKE: I just looked for the commas and periods. Dun lang ako nagpapause. The rest tuloy-tuloy ang basa ko. kung may mahabang sentence na walang comma, i try to read it in one go. Di po kailangan magmadali basta tuloy tuloy. I focus and read one word at a time then jump to the next without pause. Hindi po perfect ung pagbabasa ko. madami akong di napronounce ng maayos pero i kept on reading ng tuloy tuloy na parang walang nangyari. composure lang para fluent padin. Ung intonation ko basta falling tone pag period pag comma I try na itaas ung tone pero minsan nakakalimutan kong gawin.(NOTE: my pronunciation was low at 69 pero ung fluency is 90, maybe this was the effect of mispronouncing words, pero ok lang as long as 90 ung speaking overall)


    REPEAT SENTENCE:

    I can repeat sentence with high accuracy pero at low speeds kasi I try to remember exactly what was said. Pero since I understand na sa fluency ako madadali, i try to say ung natandaan ko and improvise kung di ko talaga matandaan in a fluent manner.

    ex.
    sentence: yesterday, i went to the pharmacy near my office to buy some pain relievers.

    my response: yesterday, i went to the pharmacy to buy some pain killers.

    I remember, may isang sentence na halos four words lang ung natandaan ko sa start kasi mabilis pero nagiprovise nalang ako.

    Some sentences are short and you can repeat it easily. Just try to be fluent kahit na hindi mo natatandaan lahat dun sa mahahabang sentence.


    DESCRIBE IMAGE:

    1st take: may pattern ako ng sasabihin na nakuha ko sa webinar ng E2language sa youtube. although hindi ako masyadong fluent kasi i need to think of what to say next.

    2ND TAKE: I used this template ( i just adapted this from other tips. sorry kung di ko na maalala kung sino ung original na gumawa. thanks for it).

    "The chart projected on the screen is the presentation of variables from the research entitled .

    Based on the summary provided, it can be seen that the highest was recorder in/for .

    Overall there is an increasing trend/ decreasing trend /fluctuation/ all most the same.

    The chart was concise and accurate and can be used for future studies with the same objectives.

    The source of the data was not disclosed.

    The chart was interesting and informative because it has analysis that can be utilised by students and educators. "


    Sometimes madami kang madidiscuss sa image so unti nalang ung fillers na malalagay mo. pag malapit na ung time i tried to finish with a complete sentence although di ko naman laging nagawa.

    ex. last sentence: ...the chart was informative.

    try to be fluent with your discussion. kung may gusto ka pa idiscuss pero nagsstamer kana, might as well finish with the memorized fillers nalang.


    RETELL LECTURE:

    Dito ako pinaka hirap sa pagpractice. what worked for me is to get around 4 sentences galing sa recording. i tried ung technique na keywords lang ung isulat ko pero pag magsasalita nako, hindi ko na alam pagdugtungin ung madaming keywords na nasulat ko. so ang ginagawa ko is listen for the topic, then get my first sentence basta lang may subject, verb at object ok na un. habang nagsusulat ako di ako makafocus sa ibang sinasabi so nagfocus nalang ako sa pagsulat. then after ng first sentence, i listen for my second sentence.

    Example

    Notes taken:
    Bees
    1. color flowers tell temperature
    2. diff color same nectar
    3. energy to keep warm
    4. bees like warmer flowers


    TEMPLATE: (thank you for the person that made the original template, i modified this a bit)

    "the lecturer provided a brief information about and a significant time was spent discussing around this topic.

    The speaker concluded after all the data points were completely discussed.

    To summarise his analysis he points out that:
    >The color of flowers can tell their temperature.
    >And flowers may have different colors even though they have same amount of nectar.
    >In addition, bees take a lot of energy to keep themselves warm.
    >Finally, he concluded by saying that bees prefer warmer flowers.

    Fillers: the lecture was interesting and informative and can be utilised by students and educators."

    again, i tried to finish with the a complete sentence kung mapuputol na ung time. hindi ko po sure kung anong effect kung ma cut ka in the middle of a sentence pero nabasa ko lang na baka maapectuhan ung grammar. In my experience, minsan minsan na nacucut din ako midway.


    SHORT ANSWERS:

    I did not know lahat ng sagot pero i gave answers anyway. try to make sure na "recording" na before giving your answer. ung una ko kasi, nagulat ako so nagsalita nako bago mag recording. kung hindi nyo po alam ung sagot, give any answer muna, then if bigla nyo maalala, then pwede nyo ihabol.

    ex. what do you call the piece of paper you get when you purchase an item.

    response. paper...receipt.

    just give any answer kahit hindi nyo alam. i remember may hindi ako alam na sagot, something about statue, so ang sinagot ko statue... liberty. alam ko maling mali ung sagot ko, kaya i was surprised din na naka 90 ako.


    FINALLY: I know its a lot of money. I used "PTE2015" promo code to save some. from around P10,200 to around P9,300.

    "Failure and Success are faces of the same coin, you cannot have one without the other."

    Nung nagfail ako ng ielts and pte 1st take, i feel frustated kasi i know i did my ultimate best. But I thought I wont allow this failures to stop me from what i want and dictate what I will get in my life. Lets be PERSISTENT and ACHIEVE OUR AUSTRALIAN DREAM!

    Civil Engineer (233211)

    Aug 21, 2016 - Lodged EA application (16 weeks processing)
    Aug 25, 2016 - Renew passport
    Sept 17, 2016 - Passport Received
    Oct 8, 2016 - IELTS Exam (Results in 13 days)
    Oct 21, 2016 - IELTS Results: L8.5 / R8.5 / W6.5 / S7.0
    Nov 2, 2016 - PTEA Exam (1st Take)
    Nov 4, 2016 - PTEA Results: L82/R80/S66/W86
    Nov 28, 2016 - PTEA Exam (2nd Take)
    Nov 29, 2016 - PTEA Results: L90/R79/S90/W90 - Praise God!!
    Dec 3, 2016 - EA asked for additional information
    Dec 9, 2016 - EA Positive Result
    Dec 10, 2016 - Medicals
    Dec 11, 2016 - submitted EOI (65 points)
    Dec 14, 2016 - NBI Clearance (Yes! No Hit.)
    Dec 20, 2016 - ITA received (930pm PH time)
    Dec 21, 2016 - Lodged Visa subclass 189 (Uploaded all docs) - with De Facto
    Jan 10, 2017 - 1st CO asked AFP Police clearance/Submitted same day
    Feb 14, 2017 - 2nd CO contact Additional Information
    Feb 28, 2017 - Submitted Additional Information
    Mar 1, 2017 - VISA GRANT --Thank you God!

    "Make your vision so clear that your fears become irrelevant."

  • D.K.A.TD.K.A.T Mountainside
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Nov 24, 2016
    @nickieneckieRN yes sis, pagtulog ng baby ko saka ako nagrereview til midnight, tapos gising ng maaga para sa work kaya super madami n ako investment sa PTE pero i don't want to give up since i've gone this far na.. isa n lng exam center ngaun, sa makati n, may mga kasabay taung iba ang exam nila like nclex, etc. kaya kung ksabay sila kailangan considerate haha kc tau sa pte, nature ng exam malakas sa speaking.. baka next yr na ako mag exam para todo review talaga..

    ang ginawa ko kc inapply ko mga templates, like into, two points and conclusion tpos next na ako, mabilis k nasasabi kc bka mabulol ako, di pala ganun kailangan iconsume ung time atleast 35secs to speak haha.. kaya apply m n experience k para mag take 1 ka lng.. mahirap iwanan ang baby ng ilang araw kc manggagaling p ako ng norte papunta manila.. diba? super mommy talga pero ganun ang effort kung gusto makamit ang dreams by God's grace lang talaga..

    and yes try e2language.. un din mga dinownload kong review materials from youtube.. and ofcourse marami pang iba.. =)
  • D.K.A.TD.K.A.T Mountainside
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Nov 24, 2016
    @cicciotinnie sis, salamat dun sa material n shinare m, pero sana di nman masayadong abuso kung hihingi ako ng sample recording m sa describe image at re-tell lecture :x .. (salamat ng mrami, super determined to pass this exam) TIA ....
  • D.K.A.TD.K.A.T Mountainside
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Nov 24, 2016

    D.K.A.T said:

    @cindyk sis, wala pa ako sample recording, antay k magreply c @jample kc unauthorized access ako dun sa link n sinend nya sa email.. pero kung may magpopost o magsesend ulit share k sau.. tulungan n tau para mkgraduate n rin sa pte n ito ..

    Hi DKAT.. ako din pa share ha if may voice recording kayo :) salamat ng marami

    hi there, wait k p kung may magpopost or magsesend, tpos share k rin sa inyo..
  • cicciotinniecicciotinnie Philippines
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016

    Good Morning!!

    I would like to thank all the contributors in this thread. Ang bilis ng results ngayun compared ng first take ko, in less than 24 hours. We received the scores today from yesterdays exam:

    L90 R80 S90 W90


    Thank you @auitdreamer sa matyagang pag bigay ng tips and effective din yung kay @OZwaldCobblepot , @pinoycoder , @jample , @batman and kay @filipinacpa na nagstart ng thread na ito and sa mga tao na di ko na mention dito na patuloy na nag iinspire sa mga tao na nagffail din sa PTEA exam. :)

    Basta keep moving forward kahit minsan feeling mo nawawalan ka na ng pagasa.

    Good choice talaga ang PTE Academic, kaysa IELTS. :))


    Praying na lahat ng makakita ng thread na ito ay makuha ang goals and dreams nila in life!!


    ERRATUM: Listening 90 Reading 79 Speaking 90 Writing 90

    **sorry I can't edit it anymore.

    Civil Engineer (233211)

    Aug 21, 2016 - Lodged EA application (16 weeks processing)
    Aug 25, 2016 - Renew passport
    Sept 17, 2016 - Passport Received
    Oct 8, 2016 - IELTS Exam (Results in 13 days)
    Oct 21, 2016 - IELTS Results: L8.5 / R8.5 / W6.5 / S7.0
    Nov 2, 2016 - PTEA Exam (1st Take)
    Nov 4, 2016 - PTEA Results: L82/R80/S66/W86
    Nov 28, 2016 - PTEA Exam (2nd Take)
    Nov 29, 2016 - PTEA Results: L90/R79/S90/W90 - Praise God!!
    Dec 3, 2016 - EA asked for additional information
    Dec 9, 2016 - EA Positive Result
    Dec 10, 2016 - Medicals
    Dec 11, 2016 - submitted EOI (65 points)
    Dec 14, 2016 - NBI Clearance (Yes! No Hit.)
    Dec 20, 2016 - ITA received (930pm PH time)
    Dec 21, 2016 - Lodged Visa subclass 189 (Uploaded all docs) - with De Facto
    Jan 10, 2017 - 1st CO asked AFP Police clearance/Submitted same day
    Feb 14, 2017 - 2nd CO contact Additional Information
    Feb 28, 2017 - Submitted Additional Information
    Mar 1, 2017 - VISA GRANT --Thank you God!

    "Make your vision so clear that your fears become irrelevant."

  • cindykcindyk Manila
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Jun 09, 2016
    @cicciotinnie maraming salamat sa mga tips. :)>-
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @cicciotinnie Thanks! This will help me a lot for my upcoming Exam. :) Very informative and detailed tips. :)

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
    .
    03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
    12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
    17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
    28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
    05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
    21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
    07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
    20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
    02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
    09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
    10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
    20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
    *****AFTER GRANT*****
    20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
    28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
    31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

    Date applied: 06 July 2022
    City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
    Online / Paper: Online
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
    Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
    Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
    Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
    Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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    My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
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  • jamplejample Melbourne
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: Sep 18, 2016
    @cicciotinnie Walang anuman po! Congraaaaaats!

    233211 Chemical Engineer 189 - 65 pts
    Current Location: Melbourne
    Current Visa: Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa (subclass 476)

    Aug 29: Submitted Engineers Australia (EA) application (Fast Track)
    Sept 14: EA approved (15pts)
    Sept 16: PTE exam - RMIT ( Target Score: 79 to get 20pts)
    Sept 17: PTE Exam Result L74 R76 S72 W89

  • Skye24Skye24 Quezon city
    Posts: 76Member
    Joined: Nov 22, 2016
    @nickieneckieRN 16500 ung pera ko dun d ko tinuloy kasi masyado silang manloloko sb nla flexible s time ng student in the end flexible s sked ng instructor so ung requests ko d ngrant.. Den 5 students kmi iba iba tnturo nya kya sobra ako ngduda pano ako mtuto if gnun ang setting nla.. Plssss wag ka paloko ang dami namin naloko nyan meron pa n kinuha nla exam fee ng oet cla n daw bhala 6mos n d p nla inackso ung pagapply s oet exam..pinaikot ikot nla ung student.. Balak nga namin patulfo un sa dmi ng nloko nla.. Tsaka wala cla halos student... Ngiba ako ng rview cnter for oet un nga lng ung result ko pang NZ lng kaya nga ngself rview ako pra s pte..
  • jaceejoefjaceejoef Mandaluyong
    Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2015
    @dorbsdee yes you're right. will take the exam again later. masakit pa bulsa ko eh

    @nickieneckieRN nakakalungkot nga ang result pero kailangan mag move on.

    ang write essay lang na-remember ko.

    "who's responsible for climate change: government, big businesses or each individual person?"

    Software Engineer (261313) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 5 | English = 10

    28.10.2016 PTE-A Exam
    02.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L69 R66 S50 W77) - saklap!
    19.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam A (L72 R56 S62 W69)
    26.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam B (L69 R61 S56 W69)
    28.11.2016 PTE-A Exam
    28.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L64 R73 S64 W68)
    10.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 1 - submit documents
    13.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 2
    14.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 3
    22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Submit updated document
    22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 4
    03.03.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 5 - positive result!
    29.05.2017 PTE-A Exam
    29.05.2017 PTE-A Results (L78 R76 S66 W78)
    01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
    01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - NSW
    28.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
    19.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - SA - on hold. high points required
    27.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
    30.08.2017 Lodge Tasmania Application
    12.10.2017 Tasmania Application - CO assigned
    17.10.2017 Tasmania Application - denied


    Web Developer (261212) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 10 | English = 10 | State = 10

    20.02.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Submit
    12.04.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Result - positive!
    01.08.2018 additional 5 points for experience
    15.08.2018 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (75 points)
    16.08.2018 Lodge SA Application
    31.10.2018 ITA received for SA visa 489
    27.11.2018 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
    29.11.2018 Medical Clearance Provided - no action required
    18.12.2018 Lodge Visa
    26.09.2019 Visa Grant
    28.02.2020 Big Move


    Medical Exam at St. Luke's Experience
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/317744#Comment_317744

    BM Experience to Adelaide
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/356915/#Comment_356915


    Visa 489 Subsequent Entrant (De Facto)
    27.12.2021 Lodge Visa
    30.04.2022 CO contact - Medical Exam Requested
    23.06.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
    22.07.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC (rescheduled)
    10.08.2022 Medical further information required - doctor's note
    02.09.2022 Submitted additional requirement
    22.01.2023 Medical further information required - x-ray
    27.01.2023 Submitted additional requirement
    12.12.2023 Visa Grant

  • auitdreamerauitdreamer Makati
    Posts: 626Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2016
    edited November 2016
    @cicciotinnie super congratulations! Ganda ng scores mo!

    261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)

    Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
    Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
    Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
    Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
    Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
    Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
    Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
    Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
    Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
    Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
    Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
    Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
    Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
    Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • auitdreamerauitdreamer Makati
    Posts: 626Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2016
    @nickieneckieRN Di din ako nag reciew center pero isa recommended kong review source ang e2language.com. Makikita mo naman sa mga free webinars palang nila na okay sila. Laking tulong nila sakin sa Describe Image, Write Essay at Summarize Written Text. Merong isang active dito sa PTE na nagpaid membership sa e2language. Feel ko sulit sila kasi may one-on-one coaching din sila.

    261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)

    Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
    Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
    Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
    Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
    Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
    Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
    Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
    Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
    Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
    Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
    Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
    Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
    Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
    Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • pakjopakjo Quezon City
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Apr 01, 2016
    edited December 2016
    @Heprex

    Salamat sa info.

    All,

    FYI lang, sa nagbabalak bumili nung practice items ng Pearson (ptepractice.com) - kung bibili kayo, sa tingin ko hindi sulit yung sample questions @ $9.99. Gamit na lang kayo nung mock test software at timer. Parang yung ibang questions doon, nakita ko na rin sa McMillan o kung saan man.

    Mas sulit pa yung scored online exams or Gold Kit kung gusto mo ma-gauge kung ano mga dapat i-improve. Yung Silver Kit, parang wala ring sense bumili kasi scored online exam A lang yun + sample questions (na hindi ganun ka-helpful, sa tingin ko). Bumili ka na lang nung 35.99 na practice set A or B kung ganun din lang. Hindi worth it yung additional 4 dollars nung Silver para sa akin, sobrang lugi ka.

    Kung review yung habol ninyo, mas maigi pa yung mga youtube videos ni e2 saka yung files na binigay ni @filipinacpa

    Saka 1-time use lang ang scored online exam kahit sa Gold Kit. Kailangan bilhin ulit kung gusto mo ulitin.
  • LexiLexi Mandaluyong
    Posts: 208Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2016
    @cicciotinnie Congrats! At salamat sa tips. I'm going to take my exam again soon.

    Sa Re-retell lecture ba, oks lang na ulitin ang same sentence from the lecture, or kelangan paraphrase? How about sa Reading-Multiple choice & answers, usually more than 3 ba ang correct answers?

    TIA :)

    221111 Gen. Accountant
    04/13/17 - CPAA Positive Assessment
    08/2016 - 11/2017 - PTE Journey
    11/29/17 - EOI 189 - 75 pts.
    01/09/18 - EOI 190 NSW
    02/02/18 - NSW Pre-invite
    02/09/18 - Submitted NSW application
    03/22/18 - ITA/NSW Approval
    04/06/18 - Lodge Visa 190
    07/11/18 - Direct Grant (worth the wait!)

  • chehrdchehrd PH
    Posts: 254Member
    Joined: Jul 22, 2016
    hello po @pakjo and @filipinacpa ..pwede po ba makahingi sa helpful files for PTE-A..pakisend po sa [email protected]

    ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts

    Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
    Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
    Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
    Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
    Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
    Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
    Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
    Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
    Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
    Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
    Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
    Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
    Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
    Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
    - uploaded the said docs on the same day
    Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
    May 2017 - BIG MOVE

    "Life is what you make it".

  • kokockokoc Melbourne
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2016
    @D.K.A.T ako din sis pls....recording
  • D.K.A.TD.K.A.T Mountainside
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Nov 24, 2016
    sa mga nakapasa na po sa PTE, tanong ko lng po kung ung ginawa niyo sa speaking kagaya ng sample speaking ng MacMillan? ganun po ba kabilis ginawa niyo (sa Read Aloud sample), ung parang hndi mkahinga? haha.. may phrasing pero, ung bilis nya super talaga.. so kung ganun sa Read Aloud, malamang po n ganun din sa re-tell at describe image? iniisip ko pa lang parang magstutter n ako hahaha.. TIA po sa mkakasagot. GBU
  • dorbsdeedorbsdee Melbourne
    Posts: 621Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    @D.K.A.T yung comportable ka po sa pagsasalita na di mabagal at di naman mabilis, tamang-tama lang, yung mga sample kasi from McMillan and PTE Plus mga native speaker po kasi yun.

    233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
    07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
    04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
    12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
    12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
    30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
    26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
    25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
    26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
    09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
    10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
    28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(:(.....
    05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
    23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(:(..again:(
    13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
    13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
    18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
    25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
    05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
    20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
    21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
    23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
    09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
    <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
    04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
    01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
    27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license

  • rhyckarhycka Melbourne
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2015
    Hello po sa lahat. I tried the Mock test a and b and these are my results.

    Mock b LRSW 75/69/63/82
    Mock a LRSW 65/64/45/75

    Should i buy another mock test or proceed na sa pagtake ng exam...
    Nakakalungkot talaga yun speaking ko... i think sablay talaga ako sa repeat sentence kasi d ko masabi lahat ng words sa sentence... any thoughts? Balik ko kasi mag nursing dito sa australia kasi nurse ako sa pinas..

    If I buy another mock test pareho lang ba yong items or questions n lalabas or its just the same set of test sa mock a and b...
  • dorbsdeedorbsdee Melbourne
    Posts: 621Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    @rhycka hindi ba pwede ulitin yung mock? saken kasi pwede maulit. ang napansin ko lang yung questions hindi na the same order nung una, random sya pero yun lang din ang mga questions di nagbabago.

    233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
    07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
    04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
    12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
    12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
    30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
    26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
    25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
    26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
    09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
    10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
    28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(:(.....
    05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
    23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(:(..again:(
    13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
    13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
    18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
    25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
    05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
    20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
    21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
    23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
    09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
    <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
    04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
    01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
    27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license

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