Feature	Old GTE (Pre-2024)	New GS (2026)
Format	Long narrative SOP (300+ words)	4 Targeted Qs (150 words each)
Primary Goal	Proving you will leave Australia	Proving you are a "Real Student"
PR Mention	Forbidden (Immediate rejection)	Allowed (as a potential pathway)
Scrutiny	High for Level 3	Extreme (AI + Manual Verification)

Feature	Old GTE (Pre-2024)	New GS (2026)
Format	Long narrative SOP (300+ words)	4 Targeted Qs (150 words each)
Primary Goal	Proving you will leave Australia	Proving you are a "Real Student"
PR Mention	Forbidden (Immediate rejection)	Allowed (as a potential pathway)
Scrutiny	High for Level 3	Extreme (AI + Manual Verification)

Feature	Old GTE (Pre-2024)	New GS (2026)
Format	Long narrative SOP (300+ words)	4 Targeted Qs (150 words each)
Primary Goal	Proving you will leave Australia	Proving you are a "Real Student"
PR Mention	Forbidden (Immediate rejection)	Allowed (as a potential pathway)
Scrutiny	High for Level 3	Extreme (AI + Manual Verification)

Feature	Old GTE (Pre-2024)	New GS (2026)
Format	Long narrative SOP (300+ words)	4 Targeted Qs (150 words each)
Primary Goal	Proving you will leave Australia	Proving you are a "Real Student"
PR Mention	Forbidden (Immediate rejection)	Allowed (as a potential pathway)
Scrutiny	High for Level 3	Extreme (AI + Manual Verification)