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I gave the GMAT Online on 08/08/2021
I was expecting to score around 680 to 700.
I ended up with 650.
Q50
V28
IR8
AWA5
I messed up with verbal.
The interface was lagging very much during the exam. After I chose an option it took 5 to 10 seconds for it to get selected, then after I chose Next it again took 10 seconds minimum for the pop up to open, and finally after clicking yes in the pop up it took another 10-15 seconds to submit. During all this time, the timer was running. Literally minimum 30 seconds were wasted per question. If you overall for verbal, around 15 mins got wasted in this itself. It was a frustrating experience. Ideally I had only 45 to 50 mins for the entire verbal section.
Same lag issue continued for quants as well. But, usually during practice I complete quants in around 40 mins. So in the actual exam with the lag I was able to complete it just in time. Same case for IR as well.
Finally, in AWA, half of the time whatever I typed would reflect there after 10 seconds. Sometimes some words were skipped also.
Disappointed in the end. Not sure if I should go for a retake or not.
I would recommend people to go to the center only and not risk taking it at home.
P.S. I had a 100mbps broadband connection and was connected throughout the exam using ethernet cable.
UPDATE: I finally took the GMAT at a test center. The experience was way better than the online mode.
Q49
V34
IR8
AWA6
Total 690
Though my quants slipped a point, I was able to improve on my verbal by 6 points. Perfect scores in IR and AWA Obviously I would have been more happier with at least 50 in quants. Anyways, happy with the 690 and hope I would be able to get into the college on my choice
I was expecting to score around 680 to 700.
I ended up with 650.
Q50
V28
IR8
AWA5
I messed up with verbal.
The interface was lagging very much during the exam. After I chose an option it took 5 to 10 seconds for it to get selected, then after I chose Next it again took 10 seconds minimum for the pop up to open, and finally after clicking yes in the pop up it took another 10-15 seconds to submit. During all this time, the timer was running. Literally minimum 30 seconds were wasted per question. If you overall for verbal, around 15 mins got wasted in this itself. It was a frustrating experience. Ideally I had only 45 to 50 mins for the entire verbal section.
Same lag issue continued for quants as well. But, usually during practice I complete quants in around 40 mins. So in the actual exam with the lag I was able to complete it just in time. Same case for IR as well.
Finally, in AWA, half of the time whatever I typed would reflect there after 10 seconds. Sometimes some words were skipped also.
Disappointed in the end. Not sure if I should go for a retake or not.
I would recommend people to go to the center only and not risk taking it at home.
P.S. I had a 100mbps broadband connection and was connected throughout the exam using ethernet cable.
UPDATE: I finally took the GMAT at a test center. The experience was way better than the online mode.
Q49
V34
IR8
AWA6
Total 690
Though my quants slipped a point, I was able to improve on my verbal by 6 points. Perfect scores in IR and AWA Obviously I would have been more happier with at least 50 in quants. Anyways, happy with the 690 and hope I would be able to get into the college on my choice
09 Aug 2021, 14:41
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Hello, techvik. Yes, this lag problem seems to be plaguing test-takers the world over. I had a client in the UK who experienced the same issue and tried to communicate with the proctor, but was not even able to do so. Later, the proctor got in touch with him (probably to issue a warning for something), and then the two realized something had to be done for them to speak to each other. He had to restart his computer and connect to the proctor via Zoom, all while the clock was running on the section. He asked why the exam had not been paused, but received no response. He waited for the section to finish, but then he called it a day. (At least he was able to reschedule for no extra charge.)
Congratulations on a fine Quant performance, but yes, that Verbal section completely messed up your score. You can either look back and make a claim to GMAC™ that the exam conditions were unfair, or you can look forward and take the hot seat again. I would choose the latter option for myself, and if testing at a center is an option for you, it seems like a no-brainer. (Why subject yourself to the online exam again?)
Thank you for sharing, and good luck with your next step.
- Andrew
Congratulations on a fine Quant performance, but yes, that Verbal section completely messed up your score. You can either look back and make a claim to GMAC™ that the exam conditions were unfair, or you can look forward and take the hot seat again. I would choose the latter option for myself, and if testing at a center is an option for you, it seems like a no-brainer. (Why subject yourself to the online exam again?)
Thank you for sharing, and good luck with your next step.
- Andrew
10 Aug 2021, 18:52
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Hi techvik,
Given how you were scoring on practice exams, I do think giving the GMAT another shot is a good call. If you need any advice regarding a retake, feel free to reach out.
Given how you were scoring on practice exams, I do think giving the GMAT another shot is a good call. If you need any advice regarding a retake, feel free to reach out.
