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@Imsg06 Wow. galing. Pwede bang share mo naman anung mga template ginamit mo? Aug 25 karin ba nagexam? Thanks.
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@jumpfly gumamit ka ba ng mga templates? Share mo naman ano mga ginamit mo? Thanks.
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Sorry, segue tanong -- but anong sched mo nung Aug 25 and how long before you got your results?
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: Jun 14, 2022
@era222 Aug. 25 7am. Nakuha result kanina lang bago mag 10pm.
Joined: May 02, 2022
CONGRATS. BAKIT UNG SA SWT 35-38 WORDS LANG ?
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SHARE TRICKS SIR. THANKS
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Joined: Aug 13, 2019
Share ko lang po, ito yung summary ng mga templates na ginamit ko.
Credits sa posts po ni
@bartowski https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/381525#Comment_381525
and @steven 's template: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p670
Pero the best teacher parin is experience (hindi ako nagavail ng VIP hehe sinave ko yung mock test as last exam na talaga)
Hopefully, lahat po tayo ay makapasa and mainvite soon.
Please note na pinanood ko rin lahat ng videos ng E2 language 3 years ago hehe
"Thousand of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
233211 Civil Engineer
(Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Work Exp: 5yrs - 10pts | Eng: 20pts | Partner Skills: 10pts)
APR 29, 2019 : 1st PTE L-74 R-77 S-90 W-73 [Results after 4 Days]
JUL 5, 2019 : 2nd PTE L-82 R-86 S-90 W-81 [Results after 1 Day] Superior
JUL 2019: DHA Point system change (Spouse needs to take PTE and EA)
OCT 2019 : Spouse PTE Competent [Results after 2 Days]
MAY 2020 : EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 10 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
JULY 2020 : Spouse EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 25 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
JULY 2020 : 3yrs Experience EOI SC189-80pts | SC190-85pts | SC491-95pts
MAY 2022 : 5yrs Experience EOI SC189-85pts | SC190-90pts | SC491-100pts
AUG 26, 2022: Re-take PTE (expired) L-90 R-89 S-90 W-90 [Results same day] Superior
AUG 26, 2022: ROI VIC (85+5)
SEPT 6, 2022: GOLDEN PRE-INVITE SC 190 VIC!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
SEPT 16, 2022: Spouse Re-take PTE (nearly expired) [Results same day] Competent (VIC requires 12wks remaining validity)
SEP 26, 2022: SC190 VIC Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
OCT 6, 2022: SC189 Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
NOV 16, 2022: SC189 VISA LODGE
NOV 26, 2022: Medicals (Submitted by NHSI Baguio to DHA on Nov 28, 2022)
APR 17, 2023: SC189 Grant
APR 18, 2023: PDOS-Spouse (Registered on April 17, email received same day)
APR 19, 2023: PDOS-Main applicant (Registered on April 17 did not receive e-mail, Registered again on April 18)
MAY 9, 2023: BM ❤️ "In God's Perfect Time"
BM Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/397290/#Comment_397290
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023/#Comment_396023
PTE Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/383099/#Comment_383099
Practiced in APEUNI (not premium)
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2019
Share ko lang po, ito yung summary ng mga templates na ginamit ko.
Credits sa posts po ni
@bartowski https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/381525#Comment_381525
and @steven 's template: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p670
Pero the best teacher parin is experience (hindi ako nagavail ng APEUNI VIP hehe sinave ko yung mock test as last exam na talaga)
Hopefully, lahat po tayo ay makapasa and mainvite soon.
Please note na pinanood ko rin lahat ng videos ng E2 language 3 years ago hehe
"Thousand of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared."
233211 Civil Engineer
(Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Work Exp: 5yrs - 10pts | Eng: 20pts | Partner Skills: 10pts)
APR 29, 2019 : 1st PTE L-74 R-77 S-90 W-73 [Results after 4 Days]
JUL 5, 2019 : 2nd PTE L-82 R-86 S-90 W-81 [Results after 1 Day] Superior
JUL 2019: DHA Point system change (Spouse needs to take PTE and EA)
OCT 2019 : Spouse PTE Competent [Results after 2 Days]
MAY 2020 : EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 10 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
JULY 2020 : Spouse EA Positive Outcome [233211 FTrack - Results after 25 Days - Sec.1 w/ PRC]
JULY 2020 : 3yrs Experience EOI SC189-80pts | SC190-85pts | SC491-95pts
MAY 2022 : 5yrs Experience EOI SC189-85pts | SC190-90pts | SC491-100pts
AUG 26, 2022: Re-take PTE (expired) L-90 R-89 S-90 W-90 [Results same day] Superior
AUG 26, 2022: ROI VIC (85+5)
SEPT 6, 2022: GOLDEN PRE-INVITE SC 190 VIC!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
SEPT 16, 2022: Spouse Re-take PTE (nearly expired) [Results same day] Competent (VIC requires 12wks remaining validity)
SEP 26, 2022: SC190 VIC Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
OCT 6, 2022: SC189 Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA)!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
NOV 16, 2022: SC189 VISA LODGE
NOV 26, 2022: Medicals (Submitted by NHSI Baguio to DHA on Nov 28, 2022)
APR 17, 2023: SC189 Grant
APR 18, 2023: PDOS-Spouse (Registered on April 17, email received same day)
APR 19, 2023: PDOS-Main applicant (Registered on April 17 did not receive e-mail, Registered again on April 18)
MAY 9, 2023: BM ❤️ "In God's Perfect Time"
BM Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/397290/#Comment_397290
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023/#Comment_396023
PTE Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/383099/#Comment_383099
Practiced in APEUNI (not premium)
Joined: Jun 14, 2022
Sakin ung inaasahan kong reading na sa tingin ko o.k. di rin pala ok. Girl ako pero ung boses ko medyo mababa, parang panglalaki, ang sab daw ni Moni ung boses daw ng babae dapat daw may range ng pitch na meyo mataas kaysa sa lalaki?
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
Good day! Meron po ba may experience sainyo na nag take ng PTE abroad? Based po kami ng Husband ko sa Qatar and we would like to know kung anong headset and mic ang dapat namin bilhin/gamitin para mas maayos ang practice namin sana. Nung tumawag po ako sa pag exam-an dito sa Qatar, PTE daw po ang magpoprovide ng hardwares and standard daw po pero di nya daw sakin masabi kung ano brand.
Thanks po in advance.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
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Joined: Apr 18, 2016
Good morning, meron po ba sainyo na hindi umaabot sa Superior level sa mock exam ng APEUni pero sa actual exam nakasuperior naman? Hangang ganyan lang kasi nakukuha kong score.
ANZSCO 272115 STUDENT COUNSELLOR
April 15 2016 - Decided to Pursue Australian Dream
April 20 2016 - Booked an Exam (PTE-A) on May 18 @ Pearson Makati
April 23 2016 - Submitted Application to VETASSESS together with all required documents.
May 18 2016 - Took PTE-A @ Pearson Makati
May 19 2016 - PTE-A Results (L-82, R-90, S-77, W-83)
July 07 2016 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE! AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
October 2016 - Had change of plans, decided to not pursue visa application.
FAST FORWARD 2022
August 2022 - Decided to pursue Australian Dream *AGAIN
August 2022 - Booked PTE-A on October 29 2022
August 2022 - Applied for VETASSESS Skills Assessment
October 29, 2022 - Took PTE-A Exam
October 30, 2022 - PTE-A Results (L-89, R-90, S-90, W-89)
January 11, 2023 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE! AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
January 12, 2023 - EOI Submitted (NSW, VIC, SA, ACT 491 - 100pts and NSW 190 - 90pts)
January 13, 2023 - NSW491 pre-invite
January 24, 2023 - NSW190 pre-invite
January 25, 2023 - applied NSW190 nomination and paid nomination fees
January 25, 2023 - FINAL INVITATION
February 01, 2023 - VISA Lodge
February 6, 2023 - Medical @ IOM Makati
February 9, 2023 - S56 Request
**, **, ** - VISA Grant
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Hello! This is the highest score I got from APEUni after two weeks of practice. I struggled with Speaking talaga but fortunately got my desired score during the actual exam. I think magkaiba kasi ung AI na nagccheck sa APEUni at PTE? PTE was a lot easier as well pero mas madaming items than APEUni. Good luck with your exam!
APEUni score
Actual PTE score
**ANZSCO 241511 | Special Needs Teacher
2021 Nov 27 - IELTS Academic - Scores: Listening - 8.5 | Reading - 8.5 | Writing - 7.0 | Speaking - 8.0
2022 Jan 25 - AITSL Skills Assessment Lodge Date
2022 Apr 21 - Clarification request from AITSL regarding practicum hours
2022 May 30 - SUITABLE Skills Assessment from AITSL
2022 Jun 7 - EOI Lodged
2022 Jun 29 - Took PTE A to raise points - Scores: LRWS - 90
2022 Jul 5 - Updated EOI to add language points
2022 Aug 22 - ITA received
2022 Sept 16 - Visa application lodged for visa 189
2022 Nov 22 - VISA Grant | No CO contact
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age: 30 | Work: 15 | Educ: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Points: 5 | Total: 85 points
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
APEUni scores a little lower. From what I've read in this thread, the PTE is actually more forgiving. Try to backread, alam ko may isang naka-90 all sa PTE pero sa APEUni ay mas mababa lang nakuha nya.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
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Joined: Nov 09, 2017
Hi po. Will be taking my PTE exam on August 31. Wish me luck po, sana ito na yun!
Joined: May 02, 2022
Sa mga naka kuha ng supeior na score, karamihan ba ang pinili nyong main language nung ng book kayo ng exam ay TAGALOG. pasagot po. salamat
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
Hello po, kakabook lang namin ng Husband ko and Tagalog po ang nilagay namin na main language.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
May nag-take ba ng PTE nung Aug 26? May results na kayo? #inipin
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: Mar 13, 2021
Hi, dapat po bang i-tick ito?
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Yes, tick mo for which country visa application mo gagamitin yung PTE score mo.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
First take and I got 90 overall!!!!!!! Super thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. To pay it forward, here are the pointers and templates I used in portions I found really challenging. I dedicated most of my time in these areas. Working as of 8/26 test-taking:
Materials: APEUni VIP, PTE Pearson mock tests
SPEAKING
Read Aloud
Practiced a lot in APEUni. Just spoke as naturally and as comfortably, and I found speaking in an Aussie accent (without pronouncing letter r, kasi bulol ako lol) worked for me. That's what I did during the actual PTE exam.
Repeat Sentence
Focused on the message, not just the words. It helped to close my eyes while listening and visualise it or translate in Tagalog in my head.
Describe Image, Retell Lecture
Jimmyssem template:
Yan lang, nothing else—worked perfectly!
Answer Short Question
Ang hihirap ng mga nakuha ko, so I missed three yata and nag-buffer talaga utak ko. So I just guess for the questions I didn't know.
WRITING
Summarise Written Text
35–38 words. I used words from the text, and did not make up my own summary. Kumbaga parang pinick apart ko lang yung text then patched it together in a way that made sense pa rin. Did not use a template.
Essay
I used the APEUni template. But instead of memorising it completely, tinake ko lang yung main points and keywords so I can map the flow of the essay. Hindi ako comfortable using a hard template kasi when writing, mas nalilito ako, so I wanted to have a more flexible approach sa Essay part. Here's what I used (I bolded the keywords that helped me remember the template):
First paragraph: These days, there is substantive controversy among individuals regarding (topic, use the phrase/s from the prompt). The vast majority of people hold that (argument 1), while others strongly believe (argument 2). In my opinion, (thesis statement).
Second paragraph: Firstly, (present reason 1). For instance, a 2017 study from Cambridge University showed that (evidence 1).
Third paragraph: Furthermore, (present reason 2). As a matter of fact, a 2019 study from Harvard University revealed that (evidence 2).
Conclusion: In summary, I hold the view that (thesis statement). To address this issue, society should make an effort to find solutions.
Pointers or flow of essay:
1. Introduce the topic.
2. Introduce possible views.
3. Introduce your personal view.
4. Reason #1 for your view.
5. Example #1.
6. Reason #2 for your view.
7. Example #2.
8. Summary.
I freely changed the verbs to my liking and mga connectors like "as a matter of fact". But lahat ng naka-bold, I kept. I'm fairly comfortable writing so trineat ko na lang na parang school essay na kung anu-ano yung point pero grammatically correct pa rin.
READING
Really just improved with practice here. If I could add something, read the question first before you read the text so you know what you're looking for while reading.
Reorder paragraphs
E2 super method: I'd say this is more about paying attention to the composition of the sentences talaga. Found this tough, but improved with practice.
LISTENING
Summarise Spoken Text
No template, ang baon ko lang ay yung opener na "The speaker mentioned..."
I typed down keywords and key phrases while I listened, so habang kino-compose ko na yung actual answer ay andun na sila sa baba. The list helped kasi kita ko agad yung flow ng message. Just make sure to delete it and to stick to 65–70 words.
Like the SWT portion, I just took those words and phrases tapos patched them up to make a coherent answer. Also limited myself to 3 sentences, kasi that's what worked for me sa PTE Pearson mock tests.
Highlight Correct Summary
Used the countdown to skim the answers muna. That helps you map out the message of each option, para ma-connect mo pag pinakikinggan mo na yung sagot. Some advised not to look at the options first, but I found that the opposite worked for me.
Select Missing Word
Did not look at the options kasi I found them distracting. Instead, I listened intently na lang. In my experience, the missing word/s connect sa message kasi.
Other portions, I just practiced.
Hope this helps future test-takes, and best of luck to you all!!!
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
Wow! Congrats and thank you sa tips!
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Also, in terms of the learning approach: I booked my test 2 months later, kasi 'di ako confident mag-cram. If same kayo na mahaba-haba ang preparation time, and you don't perform well with strict routines, it really helps to alternate study and rest. Napprocess in the back of your mind everything you're learning as you take time off. Just be consistent. I did not have a rigid study schedule, but each time I practiced and studied, I went hard. Then I rested just as hard although when I wasn't studying, I kept my brain active by reading.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: May 02, 2022
@era222 bakit ung SWT kailangan 35-38 words lang. ?
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
I'm not actually sure, yun ang na-pick up ko from this thread na "sweet spot". Nakita ko rin yun kay Jimmyssem if I'm not mistaken (guides like him test out their strategies kasi, kaya sila ang tinitignan for source). But your question is valid, I wondered the same. Siguro one thing to note is sa SWT, you must summarise a whole body of dense text in ONE sentence. So 35–38 words is, in my opinion, reasonable. Kapag lumagpas, baka mahirapan ka rin i-contain yung sagot mo sa iisang sentence without risking grammatical errors, lalo na sa aspeto ng syntax.
Medyo skeptical din ako nung una, kahit na praktisado ko naman sa APEUni and Pearson mock test, kaya nag-test akong kabado. Buti effective, haha!
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: May 02, 2022
@era222 ano ginawa mo example ung isang sentence ay mahaba, sinulat mo ba sya ng buo. SWT
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Yes. One sentence lang ang pwede sa SWT—that's the official instruction sa actual PTE test, na summarise it in one sentence only, so it's not just a strategy.
Here's a sample from my APEUni history:
Written text
My answer (35 words)
It's scored low on APEUni, but same ang approach ko sa actual PTE exam.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: Aug 18, 2022
Tagalog (or Filipino?) nilagay ko.
Joined: Aug 18, 2022
yup, I agree with this. Mababa mga nakuha ko sa mga free samples ni APEUNI sa speaking. hehe. Yung mock exam ko e di ko pina-score-an pero i'm sure di aabot ng superior. Having said that, sobrang useful pa rin ni ApeUNI to familiarize yourself with the question types and to practice how to react sa change of pace ng questions.
Joined: Oct 05, 2019
got an overall score of 81
L: 79
R: 85
S: 83
W: 82
2nd take of PTE Academic, first took it last Oct. 2019 and got an overall score of 78. Tips I can give is utilize an exam simulation software if you can so you know yung pacing sa actual exam para di kayo magulat. And also read the instructions in the questions like how many words they expect. I also recommend going through sa videos available sa youtube sa channel ng E2Language.
Hope that helps!
Nominated Occupation: Computer Network & Systems Engineer
My 482 TSS Visa Timeline
9/25/2019 - Got the job offer letter
10/5/2019 - Medical at Nationwide
10/11/2019 - Took the PTE exam (1 day cramming at minadamali ko na)
10/15/2019 - Got the results: L-79/R-84/S-76/W-81 - Proficient
10/21/2019 - Visa Lodge
10/24/2019 - Visa Granted
10/25/2019 - Got notified about my visa grant
01/03/2020 - first entry in Australia
186 TRT Visa Timeline
01/12/2023 - lodged my 186 TRT visa
05/06/2023 - nomination approval
05/24/2023 - visa grant
Australian Citizenship Application Timeline
05/23/2024 - application lodged
07/10/2024 - invitation for interview and test
07/15/2024 - passed the test
10/19/2024 - application approved!!!!
waiting for ceremony invite
Joined: Oct 05, 2019
d visible sakin yung brand nung nag-take ako, pero comfortable naman sya in my case, generic rin yung keyboard - QWERTY with numpad.
Nominated Occupation: Computer Network & Systems Engineer
My 482 TSS Visa Timeline
9/25/2019 - Got the job offer letter
10/5/2019 - Medical at Nationwide
10/11/2019 - Took the PTE exam (1 day cramming at minadamali ko na)
10/15/2019 - Got the results: L-79/R-84/S-76/W-81 - Proficient
10/21/2019 - Visa Lodge
10/24/2019 - Visa Granted
10/25/2019 - Got notified about my visa grant
01/03/2020 - first entry in Australia
186 TRT Visa Timeline
01/12/2023 - lodged my 186 TRT visa
05/06/2023 - nomination approval
05/24/2023 - visa grant
Australian Citizenship Application Timeline
05/23/2024 - application lodged
07/10/2024 - invitation for interview and test
07/15/2024 - passed the test
10/19/2024 - application approved!!!!
waiting for ceremony invite