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Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   23 Apr 2012, 15:05
Simple question, is it allowed to chew gum while taking the GMAT?
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Re: Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   23 Apr 2012, 16:04
No gum along with eating or drinking I'm afraid.
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Re: Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2012, 08:41
Well although no gum is allowed according to GMAT policy, if you can discreetly and quietly do it, you will be fine. They will not kick you out of the test for having it, they will only make you spit it out. If you feel that it gives you an advantage, I would consider using it. But make sure to use it during study and practice tests and practice on being completely silent. They don't allow gum b/c they don't want you to bother other test takers, or have anything that could help you cheat along with you. So as long as you are discreet, it shouldn't be a problem. And worst case scenario, they will just make you spit it out.
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Re: Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2012, 10:51
I would still take the safe approach and not bring it into the testing area.
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Re: Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   24 Apr 2012, 21:40
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I would still take the safe approach and not bring it into the testing area.


I agree. there are cameras abound all over the place and I don't want to risk doing ANYTHING to jeopardize my score. But I also concede that someone who is very discrete with chewing gum could get away with it.
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Re: Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   26 Apr 2012, 00:04
why would you want to chew gum during the exam?
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Re: Chewing gum during GMAT? [#permalink] New post   26 Apr 2012, 00:25
Just avoid it altogether . Why do you want to simply take a chance . Even if the proctor doesn't notice anything , the camera is bound to pick it up .

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