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Access to PC for CATs in NYC 03 Jan 2011, 17:42
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I am just starting to prep for the GMAT. I am finding that all CATs are for PCs, and I have a Macbook!! Do any of the test prep centers in New York (Kaplan, MGMAT, Princeton Review, etc.) offer PC access for CATs or have a computer lab available? I am trying to figure out how I can do study on my own without pulling my old PC out of my parents' basement.
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As a user of Linux, I had the same shortcoming, which I solved by installing virtualbox. Virtualbox, developed by Oracle, is a free piece of software that allows you to run an operating system inside another operating system. For example, I run Windows XP inside my Linux installation for the purpose of running GMATprep, etc.

You can download virtualbox for Mac OSX or you can use Bootcamp to run Windows natively.. your call. Somewhat complex but not terribly difficult. Depending on your needs, it might just make sense to drag out your old PC.

You will need a Windows installation CD/DVD though.
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Thanks for the advice. I've seen that suggestion from some other users on here, but I think in my case it may be easier just to drag out the old PC, since it seems Windows is completely necessary for GMAT study.
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