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Joined: Feb 24, 2023
Thank you po sa mga nagbigay ng tips!!! I achieved 79+ on all sections.
Finished the exam at 7pm today and results were already out at 9:30pm.
Sobrang kinakabahan ako sa speaking kasi 72 lang yung score ko sa 2nd official mock test ko.
Need lang talaga ng confidence sa. And practice!!
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
ako din 7pm natapos pero till now wala pa ko result, ilan score mo sir ?
Joined: Feb 24, 2023
Ay 8pm pala ako natapos. So 1.5hrs po may result na.
L - 80, R - 90, S - 84, W - 90
San po ba kayo nagexam? Sa Makati po ako.
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
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niceee!! congrats po @br00dling365 & @queenlord. next step na! 🥳
ANZSCO 233211 - CIVIL ENGINEER (ONHORE)
2020
jan 8: lodged visa 476
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2020-sep2023
earning experience in ph
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2023 (Visa 189/190)
jan 16: started planning 189/190 visa application
feb 01: EA assessment - started collecting required docs
feb 24: PTE - enrolled in APEUni
mar 01: PTE - booked my exam
apr 04: PTE - exam at Trident Makati
apr 05: PTE - got my result (superior)
apr 11: EA assessment - CDR+RSEA+fast track submitted
may 12: EA assessment - assessment in progress
may 16: EA assessment - awaiting information for requested docs
may 19: EA assessment - provided requested docs
may 22: EA assessment result - positive outcome
jun 09: visa 476 - re-medical & form80 requested; form 80 submitted
jun 20: visa 476 - re-medical
jun 26: visa 476 - further assessment status
jul 02: EOI - submitted 190(VIC) - 80+5 pts
jul 18: visa 476 - grant!!
sep 04: accepted a job offer!!
oct 10: BM to Sydney for vacay
oct 20: flight to Melbourne
oct 21: ROI - submitted (VIC)
oct 23: first day of work
nov 29: EOI: pre-invite received!
dec 01: accepted pre-invite
dec 14: received my ITA (VIC)
dec 17: lodge visa 190
xxx xx: THAT GOLDEN EMAIL
~ you'll never know how far you can go, unless you take risk of going far ~
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2020
Thank you @tofu888 . Praying for ITA.
Nominated Occupation: 233214 - Structural Engineer
02-July-2019: Received positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia (Thank you Lord God)
20-June-2020: PTE - L:74 | R:75 | S:84 | W:77 - Proficient
05-Aug-2020: PTE Partner skills - Competent
29-Jan-2022: EOI Lodge NSW 491
24-Feb-2022: Points down due to age (so sad)
23-May-2022: PTE - L:83 | R:73 | S:90 | W:77 - Proficient
15-Aug-2022: Renewal of skills assessment from Engineers Australia - Renewed but Applying RSEA to include recent experience instead of re-print only - on going.
Sept-2022: Partner skills assessment ANZCO 312212 Vetassess - Positive
Oct-2022: Aiming for PTE Superior to increase points
17-April-2023: PTE - L:83 | R:85 | S:90 | W:80 - Superior (Thank you Lord GOD!)
03-May-23: Received Pre-Invite from Queensland 491 Pathway
05-May-23: RSEA Positive Outcome letter from EA (includes recent work experience)
“Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up."
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
Meron na po yung result ng exam ko, unfortunately di ko na reach yung target score ko sana. I'm planning to retake the exam, tanong ko lang po sana kung ano ung mga templates na ginamit nyo sa exam? Thanks in advance po.
Joined: Feb 24, 2023
Sa DI and RL po yung kay jimmyssem.
Sa WE, APEUni pero for intro and conclusion ko lang ginamit. Yung lang kasi na-memorize ko.
Sa SWT and SST di po ako nagtemplate.
Joined: Mar 30, 2023
Silent reader here.
Passed the exam yesterday and got Superior
L87 R86 S82 W84
I used APUni VIP for review and all templates.
Good luck po sa mga future test takers.
ANZSCO 262111 Database Administrator (Offshore) | Age: 25 | English: 20 | Experience: 15 | Education: 15 | Partner Qualifications: 5 | State: 190: 5 | TOTAL: 190 = 85
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Congrats!!!! Next step na.
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2020
Congratz po.
Nominated Occupation: 233214 - Structural Engineer
02-July-2019: Received positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia (Thank you Lord God)
20-June-2020: PTE - L:74 | R:75 | S:84 | W:77 - Proficient
05-Aug-2020: PTE Partner skills - Competent
29-Jan-2022: EOI Lodge NSW 491
24-Feb-2022: Points down due to age (so sad)
23-May-2022: PTE - L:83 | R:73 | S:90 | W:77 - Proficient
15-Aug-2022: Renewal of skills assessment from Engineers Australia - Renewed but Applying RSEA to include recent experience instead of re-print only - on going.
Sept-2022: Partner skills assessment ANZCO 312212 Vetassess - Positive
Oct-2022: Aiming for PTE Superior to increase points
17-April-2023: PTE - L:83 | R:85 | S:90 | W:80 - Superior (Thank you Lord GOD!)
03-May-23: Received Pre-Invite from Queensland 491 Pathway
05-May-23: RSEA Positive Outcome letter from EA (includes recent work experience)
“Stay strong, stay positive, and never give up."
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Joined: Feb 21, 2023
congrats! sana ako dn makuha ko superior. exam ko today 5pm. 🥺
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
goodluck! Hope you got your desired score.
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
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nicee congrats po!! 🥳
ANZSCO 233211 - CIVIL ENGINEER (ONHORE)
2020
jan 8: lodged visa 476
-
2020-sep2023
earning experience in ph
-
2023 (Visa 189/190)
jan 16: started planning 189/190 visa application
feb 01: EA assessment - started collecting required docs
feb 24: PTE - enrolled in APEUni
mar 01: PTE - booked my exam
apr 04: PTE - exam at Trident Makati
apr 05: PTE - got my result (superior)
apr 11: EA assessment - CDR+RSEA+fast track submitted
may 12: EA assessment - assessment in progress
may 16: EA assessment - awaiting information for requested docs
may 19: EA assessment - provided requested docs
may 22: EA assessment result - positive outcome
jun 09: visa 476 - re-medical & form80 requested; form 80 submitted
jun 20: visa 476 - re-medical
jun 26: visa 476 - further assessment status
jul 02: EOI - submitted 190(VIC) - 80+5 pts
jul 18: visa 476 - grant!!
sep 04: accepted a job offer!!
oct 10: BM to Sydney for vacay
oct 20: flight to Melbourne
oct 21: ROI - submitted (VIC)
oct 23: first day of work
nov 29: EOI: pre-invite received!
dec 01: accepted pre-invite
dec 14: received my ITA (VIC)
dec 17: lodge visa 190
xxx xx: THAT GOLDEN EMAIL
~ you'll never know how far you can go, unless you take risk of going far ~
Joined: Feb 10, 2023
Hello po! First post ko. At this stage, nagkukuha ako ng mga info since ang dami kailangang malaman
San po kayo nagttake ng exam?
Tama ba, hindi pwede yung online version?
I'm here sa NCR at merong test center sa Makati noh? Paano magseset ng test appointment?
Thank you in advance sa mga sagot.
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Walang online version ng PTE afaik, but the test itself ay sa computer. Pero need mo itake sa mismong testing centre.
Sa NCR, Trident ang naghhold ng PTE exams. Book ka here: https://www.pearsonpte.com/articles/how-to-book-your-pte-academic-exam Read instructions na lang hehe.
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: Apr 21, 2023
ano po dapat score sa PTE para maconsider na atleast proficient at makakuha ng 10 points equivalent po?
Joined: May 02, 2022
atleast 65+ in each category.
Joined: Apr 21, 2023
Thanks po!
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2019
Happy to be of help!!! Congrats! 1 down, goodluck on your journey!
_Jeremiah 29:11-12 _
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you".
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
Download po kayo APE uni app, it really helps po. Watch din po kayo youtube videos from Jimmysem, Sonny English, Dream PTE and E2 language. I got my desired scores (Superior) po on 3rd attempt. Hope it helps po.
**ANZSCO 312114 Construction Estimator **| Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15|State :15
SC491 SA (Offshore) = 90
Timeline:
06 Mar 2023: Lodged Visa 491 (Family of 3)
17 Jul 2023: 1st S56 - Spouse proof or record of attempts to obtain PCC from Marshall Islands and movement history for 10yrs.
21 Jul 2023: Submitted
23 Nov 2023: ** 2nd S56 - Statutory Declaration for 1st S56 response
**25 Nov 2023: ** Submitted
**19 Apr 2024: 3rd S56: Spouse completed Form 1563 (Statement of Character)
19 Apr 2024: Submitted
____ : Visa Granted! (Thank you Lord!!!)
Posts: 84Member
Joined: Jan 30, 2022
IELTS:
PTE:
Tip for IELTS: wag magdelete ng mga naisulat na . Bayaan nyo nang mahaba ang naisulat nyo. But don't listen to me, bulok talaga ako sa writing .
20220115 - Drunk-booked an IELTS exam to force myself to start my immigration journey
20220122 - Took the exam with a week's review. 1st take IELTS result: L8.0/R8.5/W_6.5_/S8.5
20220123 - Joined this forum and never logged in since
20220324 - Payment and documents submission for skills assessment
20220426 - Skills assessment outcome: Positive
Dormant for a few months due to work commitment
20221114 - Got interested in NZ from stories of friends who went there
20230101 - Started to look for agents/agencies to help me; was advised to redirect my efforts to AU because of my readily available positive skills assessment result
20230213 - Was advised to retake my English Test and try PTE. PTE 1st take result: 90 overall
20230312 - Started submitting EOI's
20230424 - Received ITA from NSW
20230430 - Started to get active in this forum
20230520 - Online Submission
xxxxxxxx - I don't even know what's next. Ginaya ko lang yung signature ng iba.
20240208 - Golden email received
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2019
@ktel eto po yung post ko
_Jeremiah 29:11-12 _
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you".
Joined: Dec 17, 2022
Hi! Napanuod ko lang kay JimmySSem na naginvest siya bumili ng same microphone na ginagamit sa PTE test centers. Plantronic or Andreas. For an anticipated PTE experience daw hehe. Do you agree? May nag invest din ba sa inyo? Anog brand ang marerecommend niyo po? Thank you!
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Imho di na need. Basta klaro ang boses mo, maayos ang diction you can ace the test (speaking). Prior to the exam, make sure the mic is well positioned. Try it out and listen which position works best.
Joined: Dec 17, 2022
okay.. thank you so much!
Joined: Feb 21, 2023
Hello. I just want to say thank you so much sa lahat ng tumulong dito. I got my result already!
Will share some tips for future takers. Isummarize ko lang. Hehe.
Again, maraming maraming salamat sa lahat!
Road to Australia:
October 2022 - Decided to pursue migrating to AU
October 2, 2022 - Took IELTS (Competent)
November 28, 2022 - Husband submitted skills assessment (Vetassess)
February 15, 2023 - Vetassess requested additional documents
March 28, 2023 - Vetassess result (Negative); Decided to pursue EA for assessment and be the main applicant instead
April 5, 2023 - Submitted CDR (EA) - Fast track - Degree only
May 8, 2023 - In progress, EA requested to reupload passport photo
May 9, 2023 - Took PTE (Superior - S: 90, R: 90, W: 90, L:90)
May 10, 2023 - EA positive outcome
May 12, 2023 - Submitted EOI to states
June 20, 2023 - Submitted additional RSEA to EA
July 5, 2023 - EA positive outcome for work experience (5 years)
July 6, 2023 - EOIs updated to claim additional work experience points (189: 80, 190: 85, 491: 95)
Oct 9, 2023 - Husband submitted skills assessment (EA)
Oct 31, 2023 - Husband positive skills assessment outcome; EOIs updated to claim additional partner points (189: 85, 190: 90, 491: 100)
Nov 1, 2023 - ROIs update (VIC, ACT)
Nov 29, 2023 - Pre-invite VIC
Dec 12, 2023 - VIC Nomination Approval // Received ITA
Dec 15, 2023 - Visa lodgment
Dec 27, 2023 - Medical
Jan 5, 2024 - Medicals cleared (Main Applicant) / Examination ready for assessment (Dependent)
Feb 5, 2024 - Negative sputum test (Dependent)
Apr 2, 2024 - SLEC evaluation - Negative (Culture test)
Apr 16, 2024 - Medicals cleared in system (Dependent)
May 7, 2024 - Applied for Tourist Visa (SC 600 - Tourism) to visit Australia while waiting for grant
May 21, 2024 - Tourist Visa Grant (SC 600 - Tourism)
XX- 190 visa grant
Points breakdown - 90 points
Age 30 | English 20 | Degree 15 | Experience 10 | Partner 10 | State 5
Joined: Nov 23, 2022
Good day, planning to take PTE exam again to get a superior score. Writing yung kinulang ko last time by 1 point. Any tips sa writing essay part? feel ko dun ako nag lack. May alam ba kayong template na will ensure good score in the writing essay part. Thanks!
233214 (Structural Engineer)
Age: 30 / English: 20 / Work: 5 / Education : 15 / Single : 10
189 - 80 ; 190 - 95
01-Nov-2022 - Decided to pursue immigrating to Australia
23-Nov-2022 - Scheduled PTE Exam
24-Nov-2022 - Started preparing for CDR
04-Jan-2023 - PTE Exam - L89 R86 S90 W78 (Proficient 1 missing point in writing)
01-Feb-2023 - Submit EA Skills Assessment (CDR Fast Track Application)
26-Feb-2023 - EA Positive Skills Assessment
26-Feb-2023 - EOI Lodge Visa 189/190
26-Jun-2024 - Retook PTE Exam - Got superior this time!
05-Sep-2024 - Visa 189 Invitation Received
09-Sep-2024 - Medical Exam
20-Sep-2024 - Visa 189 Granted!!!
Posts: 973Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
Anong scores mo sa lahat ng subtest? May partial points kasi yan, baka mababa writing mo not because of writing itself but listening/reading. So baka sa ibang subtest mo need magfocus
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
2024
Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025
Joined: Nov 23, 2022
ito po
233214 (Structural Engineer)
Age: 30 / English: 20 / Work: 5 / Education : 15 / Single : 10
189 - 80 ; 190 - 95
01-Nov-2022 - Decided to pursue immigrating to Australia
23-Nov-2022 - Scheduled PTE Exam
24-Nov-2022 - Started preparing for CDR
04-Jan-2023 - PTE Exam - L89 R86 S90 W78 (Proficient 1 missing point in writing)
01-Feb-2023 - Submit EA Skills Assessment (CDR Fast Track Application)
26-Feb-2023 - EA Positive Skills Assessment
26-Feb-2023 - EOI Lodge Visa 189/190
26-Jun-2024 - Retook PTE Exam - Got superior this time!
05-Sep-2024 - Visa 189 Invitation Received
09-Sep-2024 - Medical Exam
20-Sep-2024 - Visa 189 Granted!!!
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2023
Hi guys, curious lang. Ang PTE ba meron din test kung saan meron kayo one-on-one conversation in person with an examiner? IELTS ksi meron, so naisip ko bka mas madali if wlang ganun PTE?
Salamat sa mga sasagot.