March 22, 2025
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Without a proper PTE preparation plan, it’s very unlikely that you will succeed in PTE Exam.
Hi, My name is Maitrayee Shree, I am a content stratgist at ptemocktest.com. You must be seeing my name as the author of blogs over here. Now the reason why i am introducing myself is because just like everyone else I went through a similar journey for clearing PTE. The path was not easy but it was definitely informative and in this blog I am going to share how I aced the PTE Academic with a clear PTE Preparation plan.
One thing I have understood over all these years is that different individuals have different skill sets. So if you are Sam from Australia or Raj from India or Patrice from New Zealand; you all would be having different proficiency level in English. Simultaneously; each would require a different set of preparation time to clear PTE.
It won’t be rocket science to determine how much time you need to prepare for the PTE Exam. We call it the three [H] Q’s. It’s basically based on three factors:
Now consider my scenario; when I was preparing for PTE, I required a minimum 79 score for my PR application. I also knew that I have near about two months time to give the exam. So that answered the questions asked in the first two points.
Now I needed to understand how much I can score currently or at least to get an overview.
So I took one of the PTE Practice Tests and my overall score were 58 (i scored relatively low in Listening) which is very low as compared to my target score.
Now I had answers to all the three points and all I had to do was to devise a plan for PTE preparation. I would also like to inform you all that I considered myself a slow learner. So here is a four weeks plan that I devised for myself, to begin with the preparation.
After four weeks I appeared for the exam, unfortunately, I got an overall score of 71. I missed by 8 marks. Now if I look at it here are the mistakes I made during my preparation
My lesson: Don’t watch too many youtube videos. Not all of them provide the correct information.
My lesson: Even today I see many of our test takers to be a second or third-time aspirant. I give them simple advice don’t waste your time and money. Get a coach and go for it in the first attempt.
My lesson: Always follow the feedback provided in your scored mock tests. They can be really helpful in getting you the desired score.
With all said and done, I had one month left to prepare for PTE and here is how I went about it.
With the above PTE Preparation plan, and after a two days break. I appeared for my PTE Test. To be truthful, it was no surprise to me when the score came in. I scored overall 85 with a perfect 90 in Speaking & Listening. Here is what I learnt from the second preparation plan :
It is very important that your Preparation time is focused, and you should not plan it in the hope of a miracle or you will clear it in next attempt. Go all out in your first attempt and if you want to achieve a 79; aim for a perfect 90.
Why do you think a website like ours exist? Why do thousands of test-takers use it every day? That’s because we have the “mantra” for PTE Success. Every package that you choose brings you closer to your perfect PTE Score. Our learning cycle is categorized into two systems :
Having a coach to guide really is a game-changer for your PTE Preparation. Here is how your preparation cycle will be executed :
It is important that the time you allot during your PTE Preparation decides your scores in the exam. It has to be a systematic approach aimed/focused on getting the desired score.
So set your target and keep them realistic while at your PTE preparation. There will be difficulties, but nothing too insurmountable. Adhere to the study plan and don’t let anything deter you. Follow through with the strategies and nothing can stop you from securing a soaring score at the PTE examination.