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Joined: Sep 29, 2019
I would suggest po na taasan nyo po pitch nyo para sa Speaking part of the exam.
Taasan nyo po pitch nyo po, ayaw daw po system ng mababa boses ayon po dun kay Nakul Gowda of PTE SKILLS ACADEMIC youtube channel, visit his yt po, marami kayo makukuha tips dun about sa pagpapataas ng score nyo sa speaking.
26 Feb 2021 PTE Result L-80 R-84 W-77 S-90 Overall-84
04 Sept 2021 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8 W-7.5 S-7 OBS 7.5
07 Aug 2022 IELTS Result L-9 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-8
31 Dec 2022 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
27 Aug 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
15 Oct 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-8 OBS-7.5
08 Jan 2024 PTE Result L-87 R-90 W-90 S-87 Overall-88
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
New PTE voucher. For SG takers
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: Apr 16, 2023
Hello po, Kamusta po yung experience niyo sa pagtake ng exam sa ACE Testing Hub-Makati? Thank you po.
ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst | Age: 25 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : TBD | Qualification: 15 | Total:
Joined: Jan 12, 2024
Hi! just want to ask for tips of what exams to take or assessment if new palang nagpaplan to work in Australia? zero idea po talaga. meron po ba kayo dyan like parang step by step? sobrang thank you po in advance.
Joined: May 06, 2023
Hi, just want to share my experience on my first attempt sana. Got denied to take the test on-site dahil di ako naka follow ng instructions upon signing up, payment is non-refundable and need to rebook a test and pay again. Just want to remind everyone to place their Middle Name after the first name while signing up.
Anyways, can anyone share their PTE voucher please. Planning to take the test this week. Thank you very much!
Posts: 673Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
you got denied bcoz walang middle name?? tapos non refundable? luh bat ganun. yung iba naman dito di din naglagay ng middle name, nakapag test naman
is that a new rule?
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Posts: 794Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Oo nga, anong test center yan? Ako wala namang middle name before nagtake ng exam. Pinaupdate ko nalang sa customer service via email before releasing of results kasi yun ang sabi sakin ng test proctor nung exam day. Inupdate naman nila.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Nov 16, 2023
May nakaencounter ba sa inyo ng error after login sa PTE website same kami ng wife ko may error after login.
ANZSCO 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
November 26, 2023 - Submitted Skills Assessment in ACS
December 12 , 2023- Received Positive Skills Assessment from ACS
Posts: 673Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
ang weird na dahil dun ma-forfeit yung binayad mo. afaik wala naman sa rules nila yung no middle name = no entry
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Posts: 673Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
triny ko now mag login, ok naman po
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Sep 13, 2023
Looks like, you will also see the notification banner on your profile when you are scheduling for the exam.
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12-12-23 Submitted ACS skills Assessment
Posts: 794Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Ohh this could be a new policy in 2024. Di ako familiar. One thing to be careful about.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 673Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
i saw that banner din when i sched my exam. siguro mas naging strict sila ngayon? kasi as per @mathilde9 and ibang nabasa ko dito, pwede sya ipaayos after. tsk sayang payment pala
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Sep 29, 2019
BAGONG RULE PO NILA NGAYON YAN, no middle name no entry para sa passport holders na may middle name. Contact nyo po customer service pra mailagay ang middle name katabi ng first name nyo sa inyong pte account.
https://mypte.pearsonpte.com/help
26 Feb 2021 PTE Result L-80 R-84 W-77 S-90 Overall-84
04 Sept 2021 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8 W-7.5 S-7 OBS 7.5
07 Aug 2022 IELTS Result L-9 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-8
31 Dec 2022 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
27 Aug 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
15 Oct 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-8 OBS-7.5
08 Jan 2024 PTE Result L-87 R-90 W-90 S-87 Overall-88
Joined: Sep 29, 2019
Ito po link para ma correct yung entry ng first name at maidagdag ang middle name katabi ng first name, lalo na po dun sa mga nagtake ng pte in the past.
You may use this link to correct the entries in your name, especially the first name. Make sure to include your middle name together with your first name in the first box.
LINK TO CORRECT YOUR FIRST NAME:
https://pearson.tfaforms.net/240
26 Feb 2021 PTE Result L-80 R-84 W-77 S-90 Overall-84
04 Sept 2021 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8 W-7.5 S-7 OBS 7.5
07 Aug 2022 IELTS Result L-9 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-8
31 Dec 2022 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
27 Aug 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
15 Oct 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-8 OBS-7.5
08 Jan 2024 PTE Result L-87 R-90 W-90 S-87 Overall-88
Posts: 673Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
ayun, pwede pa rin naman pala ipalagay sa cs. pero rebook and pay again nga? baka misunderstood lang
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Mar 02, 2023
When I sat on my PTE late November wala rin ako middle name. After taking the exam, I read na maraming di nakapag exam dahil walang middle name which caused a mismatch sa passport daw. I tried to check if I can add my middle name noon pero it was too late. Yung agent ko naman said na okay lang walang middle name.
I guess, depende sa magchecheck din ng ID? Sa ACE ako nag take.
Based sa nabasa ko around December, dati raw may middle name field tapos inalis na nila at naging cause ng issue sa maraming Filipinos kasi we don't use our middle name unless there's a field for it.
Joined: Apr 25, 2023
Grabe sayang yung pag book, kung dahil doon hindi nakapag test si OP. Hindi naman basta bastang amount yung PTE Extra careful na dapat before taking PTE ngayon.
Posts: 1,440Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
During our time , middle names were not taken , hindi ko rin napansin yung prompt na for first name(s) you can enter the middle name as well , dinosaur na kasi at may existing account na since 2018 haha so rebook lang ng rebook.
Be careful na lang pla , kaya cguro hindi na maka change ng request details is because less than 24 hours left na lang bago yung examinations as per above pwede pa magchange ng details if otherwise.
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 1,440Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
parang sa tagal ng pag tatake ko ng PTE parang nakatapos na ko ng bachelors sa tagal haha
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 1,440Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Ok naman yung sakin ,nakakapag log in naman
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 794Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Chineck ko yung sakin. During test day, wala pa akong middle name.
Napaaga ako sa exam centre (cuppage) ng 1hr siguro pero pinag register na ako agad. Doon sinabi sakin ng proctor na wala akong middle name and she instructed me to email customer service to have it updated. So nag email ako agad pagkaupo sa waiting area attaching copy of my passport habang naghihintay papasukin kami sa test room. Medyo natagalan lang results ng pte ko, after 2days dumating, but reflected na yung middle name ko sa results letter.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Sep 29, 2019
IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE MISTAKE FOR ME. DI AKO PINA TAKE NG EXAM kahit onsite na ako AT NO REFUND DIN. Kaya nagbayad ulit ako to take the exam again. Kaya para po dun sa magtitake ng exam, make sure may middle name na kasama ang first name nyo. Lalo na dun sa mga nagtake na ng pte exam in the past.
Actually, I took the exam two years ago, kaya kumpiyansa ako na makaka take ako ulit at di magkakaproblema. Little did I know na may ganyan pala na patakaran ang pte ngayong 2024.
Before my exam, I updated my personal details sa pte account ko. But, nka disable yung pagchange dun sa first name, but all other details like address and phone number, pwede ma change. Pero yung name di po pwede ma change, kaya I thought okay na kasi nagtake na naman ako dati pa, bale second take ko na ito.
Upon arriving sa test center, yun na, di tlga ako pinayagan. Kahit nagrequest ako na idelay nlng yung paglabas ng result ko, hintayin na maupdate yung first name ko. Kaya no choice, but to pay again and take the test ulit after na ma update ang first name ko na may kasamang middle name.
I took the exam overseas, sa ibang country, hindi sa pinas.
26 Feb 2021 PTE Result L-80 R-84 W-77 S-90 Overall-84
04 Sept 2021 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8 W-7.5 S-7 OBS 7.5
07 Aug 2022 IELTS Result L-9 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-8
31 Dec 2022 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
27 Aug 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
15 Oct 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-8 OBS-7.5
08 Jan 2024 PTE Result L-87 R-90 W-90 S-87 Overall-88
Posts: 673Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
expensive mistake indeed! grabe and baka nga din dahil sa ibang country ka. sa PH mej maluwag pa sila eh pero better match na nga sa passport. nakaka paranoid talaga yan middle names
thanks for sharing this!
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Sep 29, 2019
LINK TO CORRECT ENTRY for NAME, especially FIRST NAME sa PTE Account
Ito po link para ma correct yung entry ng first name at maidagdag ang middle name katabi ng first name, lalo na po dun sa mga nagtake na ng pte in the past.
You may use this link to correct the entries in your name, especially the first name. Make sure to include your middle and first names in the first box.
I-correct nyo po early yung mga names nyo sa https://www.pearsonpte.com/
LINK TO CORRECT YOUR FIRST NAME:
https://pearson.tfaforms.net/240
26 Feb 2021 PTE Result L-80 R-84 W-77 S-90 Overall-84
04 Sept 2021 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8 W-7.5 S-7 OBS 7.5
07 Aug 2022 IELTS Result L-9 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-8
31 Dec 2022 IELTS Result L-7.5 R-8.5 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
27 Aug 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
15 Oct 2023 IELTS Result L-8.5 R-7 W-7 S-8 OBS-7.5
08 Jan 2024 PTE Result L-87 R-90 W-90 S-87 Overall-88
Joined: Jun 10, 2022
sobra Thank you sa mga tumulong sakin! at last I passed after so many retakes.
speaking tlga pinaka mababa ko lagi the res above 90
RO: importante din to. Ang teknik is mahanap nyo ung pinaka unang sentence and ung conclusion. Then
hanapin ung link words nila.
SWT: copy paste lng
ESSAY: i used JimmySem
Joined: Mar 02, 2023
Congrats! What did you do differently this time?
Joined: Jan 27, 2023
Nangyari sakin to pero..nakapagrebook nmn ako ng walang additional fee..need maglog ng ticket sa pearson and explain ung case...buti naintindihan nmn nung support yung case ko pero nakailang emails dn..strict na sila ngaun sa middle name..
Joined: Jun 10, 2022
Feeling ko fluency.
sa sobrang kabisado ko template ko sa DL at RL feeling ko magkaiba ung pace ko when speaking ung template saka keywords. So ginawa ko sinulat ko muna ung template sa notepad then binasa ko nlng DI/RL like RA
Joined: Nov 16, 2023
Congrats Chocobo nadale mo din madale ko na din sana next time.
ANZSCO 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
November 26, 2023 - Submitted Skills Assessment in ACS
December 12 , 2023- Received Positive Skills Assessment from ACS