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• sonsi_03 Sydney
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  November 2013

  Guys, just wondering bakit di ko pa natatanggap ung hard copy of test report sa BC Sg. Anyone of you who already recieve it from BC sgp who took the exam last Oct 12?

  I received mine on Wednesday last week. You may want to call them for follow up. Normally within 4-5 days you should already be receiving it

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• sonsi_03 Sydney
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  November 2013

  Question po: Yung Cambridge IELTS 1-9 Meron po ba audio files for listening part?
  
  Thanks

  Meron po.

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• btarroja213 Singapore
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  November 2013

  @markier87 Ako rin po pahingi ng Cambridge 1-9 email add [email protected]

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• mhej Sydney
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  November 2013

  I don't know if my comment will be helpful or annoying, but it seems like the latest takers had a difficult Listening test. I took mine under British Council in Manila and the listening test was relatively easy (not too many numbers to catch).
  
  Not sure if the testing center has anything to do with the level of difficulty of a test.
  
  I also remember that the Reading test did not have any section where you had to match headings with paragraphs (that's always difficult).

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• markier87 Perth
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  November 2013

  @markier87 Ako rin po pahingi ng Cambridge 1-9 email add [email protected]

  Hi! @btarroja213, it wasn't mine, the original owner is @sonsi_03. You can ask from him.

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• filipinacpa Perth
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  November 2013

  So I think I messed up with my speaking exam today!!

  2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
  2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
  2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
  Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
  2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
  2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
  2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
  2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
  2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
  2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
  2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
  2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
  2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
  2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
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  2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

  2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

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• gmad06 Melbourne
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  November 2013

  @filipinacpa
  i suggest you focus on the written exam..wag mo hayaan masira diskarte mo dahil sa
  experience mo today...

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• R_Yell Auckland
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  November 2013

  @filipinacpa hindi na tau nakapagpractise, eheheheh...just take it easy lng kabayan...puwde pa namng umulit...eheheheh

  Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
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  Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
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• sonsi_03 Sydney
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  November 2013

  @filipinacpa oks lang yan. galingan mo lalo sa written tests. goodluck

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  "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
  ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
  Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
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• michel_75 Bulacan
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  November 2013 edited November 2013

  @filipinacpa kapatid please share your questions. what did the examiner ask you?
  
  
• AnnieIngles Mandaluyong
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  Joined: Sep 18, 2013

  November 2013

  Sa Nov 21 na yung IELTS ni hubby.. Two days daw ang schedule nya, Nov 20 and 21.. tapos yung first day, may time na nakasulat when he signed up online. Pero yung second date, nakalagay PM lang. Ganon ba talaga?
  
  Excited na ako hehe kahit hindi ako mag IELTS. Gusto ko nang mastart ang Step 1 ng Australia dream namin. Sana pumasa sya.
• filipinacpa Perth
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  November 2013

  Well, here's what happened to my exam today:
  
  My examiner is an old Pinay. She didn't asked me a lot of questions like what I really expect her to do. I am really expecting for more.
  
  Here are the questions:
  -full name
  -do you work or study?
  -do you find your job interesting?
  -do you still want this job in the future?
  -what birthdays are more important in the Phil? 18? 21? 60?
  -what do you usually do now for your birthday?
  -what do you expect on your bday when you were a kid?
  -describe a tourist attraction that you really like / what did you do there? / why do you like it?
  -what type of attraction does every age wants?
  -what is the effect of international tourist resorts to the culture? (This was the last question i failed to answer correctly)
  
  I was really frustrated after that. Well I recovered now because my bf just arrived today as well. Lol
  I actually need a bandscore of 8 in every subject. But I think it's impossible for me to comply that score already. So I think I should buy a ring and mgpropose nlng. Haha
  
  Anyway, dala na rin ata ng pagpayag ko na mauna maisalang. 11.15 pa sana ako kaso nung tinanong ako kng ok na mauna nlng ako kasi wala pa yung mageexam sa 10.55 slot pumayag na ako. After nun pinapnta na kami sa room.. pgkapicture sakin nagulat na lang ako pinapasok na ako sa room 10.25 palang yun ah. Ccr pa sana muna ko kasi najijingle na talaga ako nun.. sobra aga.. sana di pala muna ako pumayag mauna kala ko kasi keribels na.. haha nakakapahamak talaga ang akala.. hehe

  2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
  2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
  2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
  Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
  2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
  2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
  2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
  2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
  2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
  2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
  2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
  2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
  2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
  2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
  2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
  2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
  2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
  2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
  2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
  2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
  2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

  2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

  PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!

  Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
  Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
  sana po makatulong.. God bless!
• filipinacpa Perth
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  November 2013

  Btw mali ko rin pala dun s last question hindi ako nagclarify sa question. Ang intindi ko sa resort is 'verb' yun pala she's referring to international tourist spots like boracay. Urgh!
  

  2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
  2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
  2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
  Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
  2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
  2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
  2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
  2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
  2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
  2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
  2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
  2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
  2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
  2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
  2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
  2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
  2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
  2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
  2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
  2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
  2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

  2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

  PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!

  Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
  Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
  sana po makatulong.. God bless!
• michel_75 Bulacan
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  Joined: Oct 03, 2012

  November 2013

  @filipinacpa GOD bless you on your written exam tom.
• bytubytu Melbourne
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  November 2013

  Hello. This is Born.
  
  IELTS results (Oct 26, 2013 Lipa)
  
  Listening: 8.5
  Reading: 8.5
  Writing: 7.0
  Speaking 7.0
  
  Overall: 8.0
  
  Happy and grateful!

  26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
  08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
  07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
  12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
  08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
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  13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
  05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
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  189/190 Visa
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  CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
• bytubytu Melbourne
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  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  November 2013

  I love British Council!!!
  
  HAHA!

  26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
  08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
  07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
  12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
  08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
  12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
  13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
  05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
  29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
  20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
  24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
  20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
  21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
  22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

  26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

  457 Visa

  01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

  189/190 Visa
  24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful

  CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
• sonsi_03 Sydney
  Posts: 1,084Member
  Joined: Feb 14, 2013

  November 2013

  congrats @Born

  09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
  15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
  29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
  28-09-15 - Left the first job
  06-10-15 - Started the second job
  18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

  "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
  ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
  Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
• bytubytu Melbourne
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  November 2013

  Thank you. Good luck din po.
  
  Simple words (but not repetitive) and sentence structure, shorter essay, answering the task fully were my weapons for Writing tasks. I got 6.5 before and perhaps because I used creative vocabulary and complex sentence structure. I made very long task 1 and 2 essays also.

  26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
  08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
  07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
  12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
  08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
  12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
  13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
  05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
  29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
  20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
  24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
  20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
  21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
  22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

  26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

  457 Visa

  01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

  189/190 Visa
  24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful

  CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
• SolemateD Mandaluyong
  Posts: 29Member
  Joined: Sep 03, 2013

  November 2013

  Congrats Born!
  
  Btw, I noticed in in ielts-simon, he doesn't recommend writing a conclusion for WT1. Did you follow this structure?
  
  Thanks!:-)
• btarroja213 Singapore
  Posts: 357Member
  Joined: Jun 04, 2013

  November 2013

  Congrats Born!
  
  Btw, I noticed in in ielts-simon, he doesn't recommend writing a conclusion for WT1. Did you follow this structure?
  
  Thanks!:-)

  Hi, are you taking Academic or General?

  ANZSCO 233513
  Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
  04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
  13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
  04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
  04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
  07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
  13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
  24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
  17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
  23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
  24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
  30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
  27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
  30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C
• renee Toronto
  Posts: 63Member
  Joined: Aug 24, 2013

  November 2013

  In academic writing I think conclusion is optional but you must to state the overall feature or features....

  17-08-2013 IELTS Acad Take 1 @ BC Dubai L-7.5 R-7 W-6.5 S-7
  14-09-2013 Applied for writing remark
  26-10-2013 ELTS Acad Take 2 @ BC Dubai L-6.0 R-6.0 W-7 S-6.5
  09-11-2013 Received writing remark but score unchanged
  14-12-2013 IELTS Acad Take 3 @ UOWD Dubai - L-7 R-7 W-6.5 S-6.5
  20-01-2014 Preparing again for Take 4...Lord bless our struggle to achieve our target band score...
• Umbenieyon Sydney
  Posts: 203Member
  Joined: Sep 18, 2013

  November 2013

  @bytubytu congrats! nemen! di pa available results sa IDP ng October 26 takers!

  9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
  9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
  10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
  10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
  11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
  11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
  11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
  12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
  12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
  12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
  01/10/14 - lodge VISA
  01/12/14 - Front load documents
  01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
  01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
  01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
  01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
  02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
  02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
  02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
  05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
  05/21/14 - my first day of work

  --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
• sonsi_03 Sydney
  Posts: 1,084Member
  Joined: Feb 14, 2013

  November 2013

  @renee Seems your remark result is coming out soon (8 weeks na) Goodluck.
  
  Ako rin naghihintay ng result of remark, expected 24-Nov.

  09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
  15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
  29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
  28-09-15 - Left the first job
  06-10-15 - Started the second job
  18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

  "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
  ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
  Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
• Umbenieyon Sydney
  Posts: 203Member
  Joined: Sep 18, 2013

  November 2013

  huwatt??? 5PM pa daw Ph time magiging available results online sa IDP for October 26 takers..
  

  9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
  9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
  10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
  10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
  11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
  11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
  11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
  12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
  12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
  12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
  01/10/14 - lodge VISA
  01/12/14 - Front load documents
  01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
  01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
  01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
  01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
  02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
  02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
  02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
  05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
  05/21/14 - my first day of work

  --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
• imeetr Quezon City
  Posts: 235Member
  Joined: Mar 16, 2013

  November 2013

  @bytubytu Hello, bat iba name mo dito? Congrats!!! galing!!! =D>

  251513-Retail Pharmacist
  May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
  July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
  Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
  Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
  Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
  sub-tests.)
  May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again)

  "Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"
• imeetr Quezon City
  Posts: 235Member
  Joined: Mar 16, 2013

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  @SolemateD Hi, no conclusion is needed in Academic WT1 because you just need to describe and summarize the trends according to the graph,table or pie chart presented. You need to summarize the important data/s only.

  251513-Retail Pharmacist
  May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
  July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
  Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
  Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
  Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
  sub-tests.)
  May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again)

  "Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"
• Umbenieyon Sydney
  Posts: 203Member
  Joined: Sep 18, 2013

  November 2013

  @bytubytu graduate ka na sa discussion board na to.. EOI ka na?

  9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
  9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
  10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
  10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
  11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
  11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
  11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
  12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
  12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
  12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
  01/10/14 - lodge VISA
  01/12/14 - Front load documents
  01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
  01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
  01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
  01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
  02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
  02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
  02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
  05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
  05/21/14 - my first day of work

  --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
• SolemateD Mandaluyong
  Posts: 29Member
  Joined: Sep 03, 2013

  November 2013

  Congrats Born!
  
  Btw, I noticed in in ielts-simon, he doesn't recommend writing a conclusion for WT1. Did you follow this structure?
  
  Thanks!:-)

  Hi, are you taking Academic or General?

  Hi btarroja213! Academic Module.:-)
  
• btarroja213 Singapore
  Posts: 357Member
  Joined: Jun 04, 2013

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  huwatt??? 5PM pa daw Ph time magiging available results online sa IDP for October 26 takers..
  

  Ang alam ko 5PM AU time so 3PM Phil time on the 14th day sa online. Kaya dapat self collect ka ng results...
  

  ANZSCO 233513
  Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
  04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
  13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
  04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
  04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
  07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
  13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
  24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
  17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
  23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
  24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
  30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
  27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
  30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C
• Umbenieyon Sydney
  Posts: 203Member
  Joined: Sep 18, 2013

  November 2013

  got my IELTS results, friends!
  
  Listening - 8.0
  Reading - 9.0
  Writing - 7.0
  Speaking - 7.5
  OBS = 8.0

  9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
  9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
  10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
  10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
  11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
  11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
  11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
  12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
  12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
  12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
  01/10/14 - lodge VISA
  01/12/14 - Front load documents
  01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
  01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
  01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
  01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
  02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
  02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
  02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
  05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
  05/21/14 - my first day of work

  --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--