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Depende po sa way ng pagsasalita nten. Minsan yung iba may hangin lumalabas sa bibig ng diretso. Yung iba, meron hangin npproduce sa baba ng lips, yung iba nman sa taas. Ang technique po ay dapat di ma capture ng mic yung hangin na yun ksi affected po yung pronunciation scores nten kpg ganon at may tendency na undetectable words sya sa computer.
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261212 Web Developer
TOTAL POINTS: 75
(Age:30 | Education: 10 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | No Partner: 10)
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20170614 - Garnering Docs
20170724 - Decided to go to PTE rather IELTS
20170725 - Reviewing for PTE and collating docs
20170818 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20170818 - Notarized Affidavit for 1 Employer
20170821 - CTC Docs (32 pages)
20170824 - ACS Submission (Developer Programmer)
20170915 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171010 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Developer Programmer)
20171013 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171017 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171027 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171102 - Lodge EOI 190 (Any) 55 Points
20171114 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171120 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 2
20171218 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180305 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180322 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180328 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20180410 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180428 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180517 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180605 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180711 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180726 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 3
20180730 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180911 - Bought PTE Voucher from co - pinoyau user
20181217 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190114 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190129 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190226 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190308 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190313 - PTE Superior (Thanks God!)
20190313 - Lodge EOI 190 (NSW) 65 Points
20190314 - Lodge EOI 190 (VIC) 65 Points
20191110 - Additional 5 points for Work XP
20191111 - Garnering additional docs for ACS Reassessment
20191121 - CTC Docs
20191121 - ACS Submission (Web Developer)
20191216 - ACS Result: Unsuitable for Migration (Web Developer)
20191216-19 - ACS Result Appeal For Some Content Errors
20191219 - ACS Result Updated: Suitable for Migration With 1 Work XP Not Assessable Due to Insufficient Documentation (Web Developer)
20200103 - ACS Review Submission (Web Developer)
20200129 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Web Developer)
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PTE ACTUAL EXAM RESULTS:
20171005 - (L:60|R:67|W:69|S:60) (G:74|OF:58|P:46|S:90|V:70|WD:90)
20171025 - (L:71|R:77|W:77|S:82) (G:90|OF:78|P:72|S:86|V:70|WD:57)
20171114 - (L:72|R:76|W:72|S:71) (G:88|OF:60|P:80|S:90|V:75|WD:79)
20180103 - (L:63|R:69|W:73|S:69) (G:90|OF:62|P:60|S:90|V:69|WD:90)
20180221 - (L:76|R:81|W:82|S:73) (G:85|OF:61|P:58|S:88|V:90|WD:90)
20180321 - (L:63|R:89|W:72|S:77) (G:90|OF:82|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180403 - (L:71|R:71|W:78|S:90) (G:74|OF:90|P:62|S:66|V:90|WD:85)
20180426 - (L:66|R:85|W:74|S:81) (G:71|OF:83|P:69|S:18|V:79|WD:90)
20180511 - (L:66|R:75|W:74|S:65) (G:90|OF:74|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180604 - (L:75|R:75|W:81|S:79) (G:82|OF:76|P:68|S:90|V:87|WD:90)
20180706 - (L:55|R:84|W:61|S:80) (G:68|OF:90|P:61|S:76|V:72|WD:90) - Unable to reach WFD
20180720 - (L:70|R:74|W:87|S:73) (G:80|OF:88|P:75|S:90|V:69|WD:84)
20180906 - (L:81|R:78|W:86|S:86) (G:87|OF:90|P:71|S:89|V:88|WD:90) - Awtsu
20180925 - (L:75|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:77|OF:89|P:65|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190109 - (L:72|R:86|W:83|S:90) (G:70|OF:84|P:74|S:84|V:86|WD:90)
20190129 - (L:77|R:90|W:83|S:87) (G:73|OF:73|P:68|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190205 - (L:58|R:80|W:72|S:69) (G:71|OF:57|P:62|S:78|V:69|WD:85) - Short Sleep (Lutang)
20190220 - (L:77|R:85|W:87|S:74) (G:90|OF:70|P:41|S:90|V:90|WD:88) - Clogged Nose
20190307 - (L:81|R:90|W:90|S:76) (G:74|OF:67|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190313 - (L:79|R:84|W:90|S:81) (G:90|OF:83|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90) - Thank you JESUS! Thank you LORD! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
PTE MOCK EXAMS:
20170824 - Test A (L:55|R:48|W:54|S:57) (G:47|OF:59|P:39|S:69|V:55|WD:47)
20170831 - Test B (L:64|R:53|W:61|S:61) (G:65|OF:62|P:52|S:84|V:68|WD:90)
20171017 - Test A (L:62|R:51|W:65|S:54) (G:47|OF:53|P:37|S:81|V:66|WD:90)
20171021 - Test B (L:77|R:65|W:77|S:70) (G:82|OF:74|P:74|S:90|V:81|WD:75)
20171116 - Test A (L:72|R:56|W:77|S:68) (G:83|OF:59|P:57|S:90|V:79|WD:90)
20171119 - Test B (L:74|R:66|W:76|S:56) (G:90|OF:41|P:43|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20171121 - Test B (L:89|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:90|OF:90|P:70|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180328 - Test A (L:69|R:75|W:74|S:67) (G:90|OF:70|P:34|S:81|V:85|WD:90)
20180329 - Test B (L:82|R:78|W:81|S:89) (G:90|OF:89|P:61|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180726 - Test C (L:79|R:86|W:89|S:74) (G:78|OF:78|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:79)
MY PTE TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/329106/#Comment_329106
PTE TRUSTED SITES AND PRACTICES:
APEUni.com (https://www.apeuni.com/)
RealPTE.com (https://realpte.com/)
PTETutorials.com (https://ptetutorials.com/)
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Matthew 17:20 King James Version (KJV):
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
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Thanks po sa reply..kaso sa SG po ako mageexam e...
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Ask lng po, anyone knows na ireremove ng australia ang PTE as a requiremnts for bridging course- nurse this year?
Bale, OET nlng at IELTS n lng daw.
Please po, I need some advise po.
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sa fill in the blanks na paragraphs, ang style ko is binabasa ko muna ang whole para and skip lng mga blanks without thinking kng anong possible answer. the goal is -get the feel of the paragraph, telling a story ba, fact, opinion or whatever. Get the general tone. Then saka mo na basahin ulit and this time i.predict mo muna ano kaya ang sagot bago mo i.click ang blank space to see the choices. kng ano pinakamalapit sa unang sagot mo, yun na yun.
wag mo na ulit basahin kc siguradong mg.change na nman sagot mo and usually mali na yun =D bka others would disagree pro yun lng sa akin =D
Accountant (221111)
Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
15 Mar 17 ITA received
31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
6 nov 17. 1st day of work
In God's time..
Posts: 440Member
Joined: Jan 24, 2014
Accountant (221111)
Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
15 Mar 17 ITA received
31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
6 nov 17. 1st day of work
In God's time..
Posts: 440Member
Joined: Jan 24, 2014
Accountant (221111)
Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
15 Mar 17 ITA received
31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
6 nov 17. 1st day of work
In God's time..
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Thanks sa sasagot.
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
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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.
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
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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Posts: 2,109Member
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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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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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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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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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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
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
Posts: 691Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2017
3rd take pte
S-68
R-63
W-70
L-66
Sayang pte nya nung pang 3rd take 2pts n lng sa reading.but anyway ng purchase n sya ng mock. Para in case ready n sya sa feb 22. Thank you.
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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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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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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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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
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26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
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06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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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
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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thank you so much.
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TOTAL POINTS: 75
(Age:30 | Education: 10 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | No Partner: 10)
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20170614 - Garnering Docs
20170724 - Decided to go to PTE rather IELTS
20170725 - Reviewing for PTE and collating docs
20170818 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20170818 - Notarized Affidavit for 1 Employer
20170821 - CTC Docs (32 pages)
20170824 - ACS Submission (Developer Programmer)
20170915 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171010 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Developer Programmer)
20171013 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171017 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171027 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171102 - Lodge EOI 190 (Any) 55 Points
20171114 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171120 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 2
20171218 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180305 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180322 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180328 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20180410 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180428 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180517 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180605 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180711 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180726 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 3
20180730 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180911 - Bought PTE Voucher from co - pinoyau user
20181217 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190114 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190129 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190226 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190308 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190313 - PTE Superior (Thanks God!)
20190313 - Lodge EOI 190 (NSW) 65 Points
20190314 - Lodge EOI 190 (VIC) 65 Points
20191110 - Additional 5 points for Work XP
20191111 - Garnering additional docs for ACS Reassessment
20191121 - CTC Docs
20191121 - ACS Submission (Web Developer)
20191216 - ACS Result: Unsuitable for Migration (Web Developer)
20191216-19 - ACS Result Appeal For Some Content Errors
20191219 - ACS Result Updated: Suitable for Migration With 1 Work XP Not Assessable Due to Insufficient Documentation (Web Developer)
20200103 - ACS Review Submission (Web Developer)
20200129 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Web Developer)
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PTE ACTUAL EXAM RESULTS:
20171005 - (L:60|R:67|W:69|S:60) (G:74|OF:58|P:46|S:90|V:70|WD:90)
20171025 - (L:71|R:77|W:77|S:82) (G:90|OF:78|P:72|S:86|V:70|WD:57)
20171114 - (L:72|R:76|W:72|S:71) (G:88|OF:60|P:80|S:90|V:75|WD:79)
20180103 - (L:63|R:69|W:73|S:69) (G:90|OF:62|P:60|S:90|V:69|WD:90)
20180221 - (L:76|R:81|W:82|S:73) (G:85|OF:61|P:58|S:88|V:90|WD:90)
20180321 - (L:63|R:89|W:72|S:77) (G:90|OF:82|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180403 - (L:71|R:71|W:78|S:90) (G:74|OF:90|P:62|S:66|V:90|WD:85)
20180426 - (L:66|R:85|W:74|S:81) (G:71|OF:83|P:69|S:18|V:79|WD:90)
20180511 - (L:66|R:75|W:74|S:65) (G:90|OF:74|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180604 - (L:75|R:75|W:81|S:79) (G:82|OF:76|P:68|S:90|V:87|WD:90)
20180706 - (L:55|R:84|W:61|S:80) (G:68|OF:90|P:61|S:76|V:72|WD:90) - Unable to reach WFD
20180720 - (L:70|R:74|W:87|S:73) (G:80|OF:88|P:75|S:90|V:69|WD:84)
20180906 - (L:81|R:78|W:86|S:86) (G:87|OF:90|P:71|S:89|V:88|WD:90) - Awtsu
20180925 - (L:75|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:77|OF:89|P:65|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190109 - (L:72|R:86|W:83|S:90) (G:70|OF:84|P:74|S:84|V:86|WD:90)
20190129 - (L:77|R:90|W:83|S:87) (G:73|OF:73|P:68|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190205 - (L:58|R:80|W:72|S:69) (G:71|OF:57|P:62|S:78|V:69|WD:85) - Short Sleep (Lutang)
20190220 - (L:77|R:85|W:87|S:74) (G:90|OF:70|P:41|S:90|V:90|WD:88) - Clogged Nose
20190307 - (L:81|R:90|W:90|S:76) (G:74|OF:67|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190313 - (L:79|R:84|W:90|S:81) (G:90|OF:83|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90) - Thank you JESUS! Thank you LORD! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
PTE MOCK EXAMS:
20170824 - Test A (L:55|R:48|W:54|S:57) (G:47|OF:59|P:39|S:69|V:55|WD:47)
20170831 - Test B (L:64|R:53|W:61|S:61) (G:65|OF:62|P:52|S:84|V:68|WD:90)
20171017 - Test A (L:62|R:51|W:65|S:54) (G:47|OF:53|P:37|S:81|V:66|WD:90)
20171021 - Test B (L:77|R:65|W:77|S:70) (G:82|OF:74|P:74|S:90|V:81|WD:75)
20171116 - Test A (L:72|R:56|W:77|S:68) (G:83|OF:59|P:57|S:90|V:79|WD:90)
20171119 - Test B (L:74|R:66|W:76|S:56) (G:90|OF:41|P:43|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20171121 - Test B (L:89|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:90|OF:90|P:70|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180328 - Test A (L:69|R:75|W:74|S:67) (G:90|OF:70|P:34|S:81|V:85|WD:90)
20180329 - Test B (L:82|R:78|W:81|S:89) (G:90|OF:89|P:61|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180726 - Test C (L:79|R:86|W:89|S:74) (G:78|OF:78|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:79)
MY PTE TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/329106/#Comment_329106
PTE TRUSTED SITES AND PRACTICES:
APEUni.com (https://www.apeuni.com/)
RealPTE.com (https://realpte.com/)
PTETutorials.com (https://ptetutorials.com/)
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Matthew 17:20 King James Version (KJV):
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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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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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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Although I wasn't able to achieve my desired scores, I'm stil happy to know how much I improved since the last time I took the exam. Kahit hindi pa tapos ang laban, thank you for everyone who helped me and shared their knowledge in this forum.
Isa pa pong hirit. I might be missing something. I would love to hear your suggestions on how I can further increase my scores especially for Listening module.
Thanks!
5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
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07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
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7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13