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Does the GMAT test center location matter? [#permalink] New post   21 Oct 2015, 19:52
Hi,

coming from Europe, I have to take my GMAT in Singapore. Has the test location any impact on the scoring or is that
globally standardized?

A second question:

When time runs out, is it advisable to just click through the questions randomly?
Btw how important is it to work on as many questions as possible?

Thanks for your tips =)
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Re: Does the GMAT test center location matter? [#permalink] New post   21 Oct 2015, 20:16
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It is not supposed to matter really though at one point GMAC was talking about localizing questions (e.g. using KM's instead of Miles or other elements). I don't think it will matter much. What may be a slight issue is your ID - wondering if the folks in Singapore are accustomed to seeing a UK ID and if they are cool with it. I assume it will be OK, but be prepared for a bit of extra time for check in and have any other secondary ID types with you that you may have.

You want to not leave any single question unanswered - that's the worst offense, much worse than guessing. Try to manage your time well so that you don't end up in that situation. timing-strategies-on-the-gmat-206035.html

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Re: Does the GMAT test center location matter? [#permalink] New post   21 Oct 2015, 21:19
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dogfrog wrote:
I have to take my GMAT in Singapore. Has the test location any impact on the scoring or is that globally standardized?
The question pool might be different in a different geographical location, but the GMAC tests each pool to make sure that it meets the GMAC's specifications (for example, in terms of quality of content and ability to measure different ability levels). Apart from this, you should try to check how good the center you're going to is.

And please time yourself so that you don't find yourself in a position where you have to guess your way through the last few questions :)
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Re: Does the GMAT test center location matter? [#permalink] New post   22 Oct 2015, 13:33
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Hi dogfrog,

From your questions, it sounds like you're 'early on' in your studies:

1) How long have you been studying for the GMAT?
2) What materials have you been using?

3) What is your goal score?
4) When are you planning to take the GMAT?

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Does the GMAT test center location matter? [#permalink] New post   23 Oct 2015, 07:35
dogfrog wrote:
Hi,

coming from Europe, I have to take my GMAT in Singapore. Has the test location any impact on the scoring or is that
globally standardized?

A second question:

When time runs out, is it advisable to just click through the questions randomly?
Btw how important is it to work on as many questions as possible?

Thanks for your tips =)



Hi mate,

I have taken the test twice in a different country from my country of origin, country where I have taken the first time the GMAT. There is absolutely no difference. You just have to take with you - your passport.


When time runs out, is it advisable to just click through the questions randomly?
Btw how important is it to work on as many questions as possible?

If you do not answer the questions, you are penalized. Yet, if you answer randomly, at least there are some odds that you might even answer correctly! :) Think positive!
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Re: Does the GMAT test center location matter? [#permalink] New post   24 Oct 2015, 04:25
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dogfrog wrote:
Hi,

coming from Europe, I have to take my GMAT in Singapore. Has the test location any impact on the scoring or is that
globally standardized?

A second question:

When time runs out, is it advisable to just click through the questions randomly?
Btw how important is it to work on as many questions as possible?

Thanks for your tips =)


1) Has the test location any impact on the scoring or is that globally standardized?
The GMAT is a globally standardized test and there should be no bearing of the place where you give the test.
The final percentile is calculated on the basis of the results of the people all over the globe and not just the country you are testing in.

2) When time runs out, is it advisable to just click through the questions randomly?
There is no sin bigger than this. Always make sure that you mark all the questions.
There is a huge penalty for the un-attempted questions.
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