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Joined: Feb 24, 2022
Hello po, planning to retake din po ako pero di ako nawawalan po ng pag-asa. Kaya natin iyan isuperior po. Btw, kailan po kayo magtake ng PTE?
Posts: 345Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Hi Guys, for those planning to take PTE and wanted to get someone to teach, we can help you ace it.
We are doing the training good for about 6 hours. We will talk about the additional 2 more speaking questions plus the changes after 7th of August to PTE.
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Hi! eto po taking the test this Aug 11. Medyo nagmental breakdown din ako kasi iniba na nila yung Superior English. 88 for Speaking so naloloka na tlga ako. Pero kaya yan! Tiwala lang sa ating pagrereview!
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Posts: 117Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2023
Wag kalimutan i-lagay ang middle name kasama sa first name!
Good Luck!
Nominated Skill: 312111
Target Visa: Subclass 190-OFFSHORE
Target State: VIC/WA/NSW(got NSW invite)
2023 Oct: Started Collecting Documents.
2024 July 2: 1st PTE exam (Me-Proficient, Partner-Competent)
2024 Sep 3: Submitted Vetassess, Sep 4 Priority approval
2024 Sep 8: Vetassess Positive Result
2024 Sep 8: Submitted My EOI SC190(80)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:10; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Nov 3: 2nd PTE Exam (Me-Superior, Partner-Competent)
2024 Nov 3: Updated EOI SC190(90)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:20; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Dec 3: Pre-Invite from NSW, Replied the same day.
2024 Dec 6: NSW Invitation to apply
2024 Dec 20: Submitted Application, Withdrawn other EOIs.
2025 Jan 4 **: Medical Schedule, Jan 6 Medical clearance reflected
**2026 ___ __: Visa Grant
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
tunay po? saan po ito, during exam time? any tips po? sa may Pearson Orchard kami magtetake. Malamig ba yung lugar. pwede bang magdala ng tubig, ng sariling ballpen ganyan
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Posts: 117Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2023
Sa PTE na website mismo, wala kasing box for middle name diba? dapat ilagay mo middle name mo kasama sa first name, otherwise. Di kayo papayagan mag take ng exam(happened to us nung una, sayang exam fee). Dapat daw kasi kung anong nasa passport, yun ang naka lagay. Naka lagay din mismo sa PTE na include ang middle name di ko lang maalala kung saan banda.
Di ko sure kung anong itchura nung sa cuppage kasi relc at yung sa johor palang yung na try namin. Lahat ng gamit nyo ipapalagay sa locker, kahit water bottle. Meron namang water station kaya di naman nakaka uhaw. Sa pen, provided ka nila ng erasable marker at laminated na graphing paper na mga 8 pages ata yun.
Nominated Skill: 312111
Target Visa: Subclass 190-OFFSHORE
Target State: VIC/WA/NSW(got NSW invite)
2023 Oct: Started Collecting Documents.
2024 July 2: 1st PTE exam (Me-Proficient, Partner-Competent)
2024 Sep 3: Submitted Vetassess, Sep 4 Priority approval
2024 Sep 8: Vetassess Positive Result
2024 Sep 8: Submitted My EOI SC190(80)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:10; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Nov 3: 2nd PTE Exam (Me-Superior, Partner-Competent)
2024 Nov 3: Updated EOI SC190(90)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:20; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Dec 3: Pre-Invite from NSW, Replied the same day.
2024 Dec 6: NSW Invitation to apply
2024 Dec 20: Submitted Application, Withdrawn other EOIs.
2025 Jan 4 **: Medical Schedule, Jan 6 Medical clearance reflected
**2026 ___ __: Visa Grant
Posts: 1,092Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Mas malaki and organized yung sa cuppage than sa relc. When it comes to test proper, same same. Makakarinigan pa rin kayong magkakatabi. Haha.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
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 Lodgment
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **
Posts: 117Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2023
Kaya kami nag relc kasi sa mga nabasa ko mas tahimik daw dun, na realize ko baka meaning nung nagsabi eh tahimik dahil wala masyadong commercial establishment na katabi. haha
Experience naman namin sa johor, 3 lang kaming takers pero grabe liit nung lugar, parang wala din sound proofing. Yung isa naming kasama nakaka distract yung lakas ng boses. Tapos electric fan lang yung ventilation nila sa room.
Nominated Skill: 312111
Target Visa: Subclass 190-OFFSHORE
Target State: VIC/WA/NSW(got NSW invite)
2023 Oct: Started Collecting Documents.
2024 July 2: 1st PTE exam (Me-Proficient, Partner-Competent)
2024 Sep 3: Submitted Vetassess, Sep 4 Priority approval
2024 Sep 8: Vetassess Positive Result
2024 Sep 8: Submitted My EOI SC190(80)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:10; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Nov 3: 2nd PTE Exam (Me-Superior, Partner-Competent)
2024 Nov 3: Updated EOI SC190(90)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:20; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Dec 3: Pre-Invite from NSW, Replied the same day.
2024 Dec 6: NSW Invitation to apply
2024 Dec 20: Submitted Application, Withdrawn other EOIs.
2025 Jan 4 **: Medical Schedule, Jan 6 Medical clearance reflected
**2026 ___ __: Visa Grant
Posts: 47Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2024
Pati pala grading system pinalitan din, aside dun sa bagong nadagdag na sections. Goodluck! I-superior yan!
ANZSCO 312111 - Offshore
NSW 190 - 85 points
2023 Nov - EOI submitted
2024 Oct - Pre-invite (NSW 190)
2024 Oct - Nomination application
2024 Nov - Nomination approval
2024 Dec - Visa lodgement
2024 Dec - Medical exam
-- waiting for grant --
Joined: Nov 26, 2019
Kamusta po sa mga nagtake ng PTE nung Aug 7 ?
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Hello po kabayan! Husband and I took the test last Aug 11 (this week lang), and napa TYL moment talaga kami kasi sa daming pagsubok before the exam, nagawa ni Husband mag band 90! My test results are not yet out, pero ok lang sa akin kahit mag competent lang.
Our preparation:
*Si Nakul ng Skill PTE Academic ang aming naging sandigan. Due to the sudden change in scoring, checking system pati na din sa mga nadagdag na test questions, talagang kapit lang kami sa kanya and sa mga advise nya.
*Si husband ay 1 year on-off nagreview, pero sumama na din akong makireview for 2 months.
*We subscribed to APE Uni for 1 month, at puro mock test ang ginawa namin 2 weeks before the exam
Our experience:
*We took the test here in SG, Pearson sa may orchard (12pm slot)
*4 lang kami sa testing room, pero sobrang kabado bente. naapektuhan kami ni husband at meron kaming kasabay na Native English language taker, sobrang galing kaya napraning kami after ng test
*Hindi noise cancelling yung headset, kaya rinig mo parin talaga ung kasama mo sa testing room
*laminated white board na 10 pages ang binigay samin with Staedler non-permanent marker (dalawa)
Our tips / suggestion:
*para samin, mukhang ok ung schedule na napili namin kasi 4 lang kami, kasi after namin, isang grupo ng pinoy (5-7 people?) ung dumating. Para sa amin baka mas mahirapan kami pag madami kami sa loob
*once na magstart yung read aloud, sinulat ko agad lahat ng templates ko for DI, RL, RTS
*Sobrang nakatulong ang prayers to calm our nerves and attending a mass after exam
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Posts: 345Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
congrats! yep mahirap pag madami sa test center. Relatively maganda ang test center sa orchard vs dun sa may stevens (parang comshop mas maingay). Sa orchard mas relaxed yung feel, tapos may area to study sa level 1 hehe.
How did you deal with reading? Madami nagsasabi kulang oras.
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Thank you po! For me sobrang confident ako for my husband na mag superior sya, pero sa side ko, di ko din akalain na superior din lalabas sakin (R73 L83 S90 W90), kasi un nga ang ikli nung part 2 reading, may di ako nasagutan na 2 questions. Medyo napaganda din na nadelay kami magexam at naabutan ng mega changes kasi previously, superior ay dapat all band 79.
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Joined: Nov 26, 2019
Congrats po kabayan! May napaggamitan po ba kayo ng template? Ano po ma aadvise nyo sa writing?.. dun kasi ako lagi mababa, laging below 80 sa mock test..
Posts: 345Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
writing naman - SWT dapat mga connectors mo ok, tsaka make sure 1 complex sentence lang (1 full stop sa dulo). Use and, but, or comma to make 2-3 sentences combined into 1.
essay - you must have bodies of an essay. main info, supporting, examples, conclusion.
Joined: Nov 26, 2019
Thanks po! nag paraphrase ka din po ba sa SWT or pwede pa kaya ung copy yung sentence taz paraphrase lang ibang words?
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Tama po si @Conboyboy, then share ko na din po ang ginawa at strategies namin sa writing:
SWT - 3 sentences po combined to make complex sentence. and-but or and-and ang gamit ko po. Double check na din kung nagmemake sense ung gawa mong sentence.
Essay - more than 200 words. sobrang naging helpful dito ung subscription namin sa APEuni, dun namin nadiscover na lagi kaming nadadale sa spelling, kasi wrong spelling -1 agad, so pag nakadalawa kana, wala ka ng points sa spelling. Minsan tuhog pa yan pag wrong spelling, mababa din ung Vocab at Grammar. Pinaraphrase din namin ung structure/template ni Nakul para di maflag ng AI checker.
Structure (pls paraphrase):
In today's complex world, numerous issues and topics are subject to debate. One such topic is that . While some believe that . Others argue that . In my personal perspective, .
Considering the points discussed above, it is evident that . Therefore, it can be concluded that .
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Posts: 117Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2023
Updated na ba yung apeuni sa PTE changes?
Nominated Skill: 312111
Target Visa: Subclass 190-OFFSHORE
Target State: VIC/WA/NSW(got NSW invite)
2023 Oct: Started Collecting Documents.
2024 July 2: 1st PTE exam (Me-Proficient, Partner-Competent)
2024 Sep 3: Submitted Vetassess, Sep 4 Priority approval
2024 Sep 8: Vetassess Positive Result
2024 Sep 8: Submitted My EOI SC190(80)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:10; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Nov 3: 2nd PTE Exam (Me-Superior, Partner-Competent)
2024 Nov 3: Updated EOI SC190(90)(Age:30; Educ:15; XP:10; Eng:20; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Dec 3: Pre-Invite from NSW, Replied the same day.
2024 Dec 6: NSW Invitation to apply
2024 Dec 20: Submitted Application, Withdrawn other EOIs.
2025 Jan 4 **: Medical Schedule, Jan 6 Medical clearance reflected
**2026 ___ __: Visa Grant
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Yes po. Meron na din ung Summarize Group Discussions pati Respond to a Situation. last week wala pang 10 ung pang mock tests
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Joined: Feb 18, 2024
Hi po, if you won't mind. Ano pong mga scores mo sa mocktest sa APE Uni? I am practicing din po dun pero di ko naaachieve yung target scores.
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Hello po! Since short ung time namin, dalawang mock test after Aug 7 lang yung available nuon. My last full mock test was 70L 69R 53S 73W. After nun, nagsagot na po ako ng section mock test that has Aug 7 update.
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Di ko po pala nasagot direct yung tanong nyo. Ako po copy sentence lang, si husband mixed copy and paraphrase.
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Joined: Nov 26, 2019
Thank you po! atleast my option ako sa SWT hehe
Joined: Nov 26, 2019
Hello po, nagtake po ako nung last saturday, na receive ko yung result a day after. For me po, parang same lang din yung intensity nya from years ago hehe. Overthink malala din hehe. Nabago lang number of items saka yung 2 new sections sa speaking, reading time at yung points computation nya.
Joined: Feb 18, 2024
Hi po, may I ask po ulit ung template na gamit niyo for DI, RL and RTS? Thank you po.
Joined: Apr 16, 2023
Hello po, may alam po ba kayong WRITING section - SWT and Essay templates na nagwowork pa sa exams after ng Aug 7? Thank you so much po.
ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst | Age: 25 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : TBD | Qualification: 15 | Total:
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Hi @janella, you can check my reply last Aug 18, I list down the items that worked on us during the exam (we took the exam in Aug 11)
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Describe Image (for Graph/Chart only):
The image provided is a <graph/chart> that gives information about
It is evident that
Conversely,
Another interesting point is that
In conclusion, this image illustrates
Retell Lecture:
The lecture discusses
In the beginning, the speaker talks about __
Later, the speaker said __
Then, the speaker also mentioned __
In conclusion, the lecture is all about __
Respond to a Situation:
Hi __
Firstly, it is evident that __
Then it seems that __
Therefore, i would like to request/suggest that ___
Please take this advise with a grain of salt, do some adjustment in the words just to ensure na hindi maflag ng AI na template ito, but instead as a structure.
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband (SC190: 95 pts) & I (SC190:90 pts) have the same occupation
Timeline:
14-08-2025 - EOI Submitted (Both submitted separately for more chances of winning)
13-08-2025 - PTE Superior (Both) | Husband Overall 90 | Me Overall 87
11-08-2025 - PTE Exam (Both)
01-07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway