Last visit was: 29 Apr 2026, 10:33 It is currently 29 Apr 2026, 10:33
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
avatar
helpnedded
avatar
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
Last visit: 27 Jul 2011
Posts: 4
Posts: 4
Kudos: 0
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 02:59
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hi Guys

I have been following this website for some time and I have found some great help here. This is my first post and I need a big favour from you guys.

I had my exam today and the administrator cancelled my exam because I looked at my notes during the scheduled break. I had no intention of cheating or anything, I was not aware of the policy that we are not allowed to look at books or any notes.

It was only for a couple of mins and I did not even read anything.

Guys, please help me if you know of similar incidence and what can I do. Will this reflect bad on my applications to b-schools as well?


It will only take 20 seconds to reply, so please guys direct me.

Thanks
User avatar
WishMasterUA
User avatar
Joined: 02 May 2011
Last visit: 03 Jan 2012
Posts: 83
Own Kudos:
248
Given Kudos: 13
Status:GMAT BATTLE - WIN OR DIE
Concentration: General Management, Entrepreneurship
GMAT Date: 12-22-2011
GPA: 3.81
WE:General Management (Hospitality and Tourism)
Posts: 83
Kudos: 248
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 05:00
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
wow horrible situation. But you should know that you are not allow to use any material during 4 hour test. i think that BS will notifed about this for sure.
avatar
helpnedded
avatar
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
Last visit: 27 Jul 2011
Posts: 4
Posts: 4
Kudos: 0
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 05:09
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
are you aware of any similar situations and what was done.

I was not aware that I did not had access to books otherwise why would I do this. I know its my mistake but I am just hoping that this does not end my MBA dream

thanks
User avatar
WishMasterUA
User avatar
Joined: 02 May 2011
Last visit: 03 Jan 2012
Posts: 83
Own Kudos:
248
Given Kudos: 13
Status:GMAT BATTLE - WIN OR DIE
Concentration: General Management, Entrepreneurship
GMAT Date: 12-22-2011
GPA: 3.81
WE:General Management (Hospitality and Tourism)
Posts: 83
Kudos: 248
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 05:13
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
i think that this fact should not end your MBA dream but next time you should earn more scores than you plan before.

But i am not sure.

Best of luck
avatar
helpnedded
avatar
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
Last visit: 27 Jul 2011
Posts: 4
Posts: 4
Kudos: 0
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 05:21
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
thanks for your reply. I will like to know from someone who had a similar situation or know of anyone.
User avatar
nphelan
User avatar
Joined: 13 Sep 2010
Last visit: 06 Dec 2013
Posts: 112
Own Kudos:
39
Given Kudos: 9
Status:Writing my first GMAT on MArch 28/2012
Location: Canada
Concentration: Finance, International Business
Schools: Schulich Rotman '15
GMAT Date: 03-28-2012
GPA: 2.8
WE:Corporate Finance (Other)
Schools: Schulich Rotman '15
Posts: 112
Kudos: 39
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 07:08
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Never went through this but I would think redemption would have to come in the form of a much improved score from what you were previously aiming for
avatar
helpnedded
avatar
Joined: 27 Jul 2011
Last visit: 27 Jul 2011
Posts: 4
Posts: 4
Kudos: 0
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 07:31
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
thanks for the kind words guys!!!!

Please let me know if any of you come across anything related to this.
User avatar
ra011y
User avatar
Retired Thread Master
Joined: 27 Jan 2010
Last visit: 28 May 2017
Posts: 126
Own Kudos:
47
Given Kudos: 53
Concentration: Strategy, Other
WE:Business Development (Consulting)
Posts: 126
Kudos: 47
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 27 Jul 2011, 07:58
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
1)Did you take the exam in the US?
2)Did you review the guidelines and policies on the GMAT website when you registered for the exam?
3)Before you started the exam, did the administrator ask you to read through a list of policies of guidelines that he/she handed to you personally?

I don't think this will end your MBA plans. You might have to wait 30 days before retaking it is all.

Also, the next time you take the exam read through the policies! :)

All the best.
User avatar
vinzycoolfire
User avatar
Joined: 08 Dec 2010
Last visit: 13 Feb 2015
Posts: 131
Own Kudos:
90
Given Kudos: 26
WE 1: 4 yr IT
Posts: 131
Kudos: 90
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 28 Jul 2011, 09:03
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
hi,

as far as i could remember. if you want to stop the exam midway, it will be recorded as incomplete in the mark sheet. The colleges wont know the reason why, so they might ask you to find out.

if your exam is canceled, then the reason will be recorded in the mark sheet.if what you did comes under cheating, it is a very serious issue and colleges will view it seriously.by that i am not saying your dreams are over, but you gotta lot of explaining to do buddy.

i wouldn't venture out to give advice, but talk to your test administrator, if he/she is sympathetic they will advise you on what to do nxt.
User avatar
gmatkoopa
User avatar
Joined: 04 Jun 2011
Last visit: 16 Apr 2015
Posts: 123
Own Kudos:
92
Given Kudos: 40
Location: United States
Concentration: General Management, Strategy
Schools: HBS '16 (D) Stanford '16 (M)
GMAT 1: 770 Q50 V47
GPA: 3.8
Schools: HBS '16 (D) Stanford '16 (M)
GMAT 1: 770 Q50 V47
Posts: 123
Kudos: 92
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 28 Jul 2011, 19:53
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
That's really unfortunate. I would recommend that you contact Pearson/GMAC and see what your exact result means (it should show up on your GMAC profile soon).
User avatar
Shoumik
User avatar
Joined: 11 Apr 2011
Last visit: 23 Jun 2024
Posts: 220
Own Kudos:
1,237
Given Kudos: 13
Posts: 220
Kudos: 1,237
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 28 Jul 2011, 20:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
gmatkoopa
That's really unfortunate. I would recommend that you contact Pearson/GMAC and see what your exact result means (it should show up on your GMAC profile soon).
Show more

Yeah. Contact GMAC.

Don't be upset. You know you didn't do it purposely and you are not a cheater so its not a big deal.

What I would recommend is to try and achieve a 740+ score and then write the optional essay explaining what had happened the first time. Try to gain sympathy as hard as you can. But man this is a tragedy, but I am sure it will not end your MBA dream.
User avatar
varunmaheshwari
User avatar
Joined: 25 Aug 2008
Last visit: 28 Jun 2012
Posts: 99
Own Kudos:
334
Given Kudos: 5
Location: India
WE 1: 3.75 IT
WE 2: 1.0 IT
Posts: 99
Kudos: 334
HELP NEEDED-Exam Cancelled- Horrible experience 28 Jul 2011, 21:02
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I agree with Mahtab and gmatkoopa. Contact GMAC to find out about the entire situation!!
Moderator:
bb
Founder
43172 posts