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Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 03:16
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I had a Gmat Classic Exam scheduled for 25th January 2024 but 2 days before the exam i got an email from pearson that they wont be able to deliver the exam so they will be cancelling my appointment.This is understandable as these issues can come up any time however i am very disappointed and honestly annoyed at their response to my concerns.The main issue that i have because of this cancellation is that the Classic GMAT will expire on the 31st and there are currently no seats available in my city till then to reschedule my exam and i cant take the exam online due to some issues.Now because of this i will have to give the new focus edition for which i will have to prepare for an additional month at the very minimum and also need to buy prep products for the focus edition which will obviously increase my costs.I communicated these issues to GMAC but instead of being empathetic they couldnt care less and gave me generic copy paste replies.Now my question to you all is that am i right in being annoyed at them because i honestly am really disappointed at how such a big organisation such as GMAC can cancel somebody's exam appointment unilaterally and then not even make an arrangment to find another date for that exam considering that a newer exam is soon replacing the old one.
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Re: Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 07:34
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I think you have every right to be frustrated.
Postponing your test a few days is one thing, but having to prepare for a different version of the test when you did nothing wrong is another.
Would it be possible to use a friend's or a relative's computer to take the at-home GMAT?
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Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 07:59
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I think you have every right to be frustrated.
Postponing your test a few days is one thing, but having to prepare for a different version of the test when you did nothing wrong is another.
Would it be possible to use a friend's or a relative's computer to take the at-home GMAT?


No unfortunately thats not possible currently but i have made myself mentally ready to give the focus edition now.I was just annoyed at GMAC's unapologetic tone mostly.
Anyways i could use your advice on how to go about preparing for the focus edition.i was getting a score around 680s in the practice exams of the Classic edition and on average i was making 8-9 mistakes each in both the sections.However in quant i was averaging 3 mistakes in geometry alone while in verbal i was making around 4-5 mistakes in SC alone so i am assuming i wouldve gotten a Q48-Q49 and a V40+ score had there been no geometry and SC on the classic edition.How do you suggest i go about preparing for the focus edition.I am looking for around a 665 score which i guess translates to around 720ish on the old GMAT if i am not wrong.

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Re: Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 10:35
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it is frustrating but now that no option is there , I guess something like this happened may be because something better is in store for you... in terms of preparation there is not much of difference between both exam versions... give a mock of GFE you will easily adapt to it.. all the best
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Re: Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 12:59
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No unfortunately thats not possible currently but i have made myself mentally ready to give the focus edition now.I was just annoyed at GMAC's unapologetic tone mostly.
Anyways i could use your advice on how to go about preparing for the focus edition.i was getting a score around 680s in the practice exams of the Classic edition and on average i was making 8-9 mistakes each in both the sections.However in quant i was averaging 3 mistakes in geometry alone while in verbal i was making around 4-5 mistakes in SC alone so i am assuming i wouldve gotten a Q48-Q49 and a V40+ score had there been no geometry and SC on the classic edition.How do you suggest i go about preparing for the focus edition.I am looking for around a 665 score which i guess translates to around 720ish on the old GMAT if i am not wrong.

TIA


Have you considered getting some specific GMAT focus prep materials?
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Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 13:05
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Hi. Sorry.

I don’t know what has been the reason but there have been a lot of cancellations of exams and appointments this month. I’ve never seen so many in the past.

I think your only other option would be to take the test online if there are no seats available in your location. However, if that is not an option in your situation, then the only other consideration is Travel.

PS. I personally had to travel because during my test dates there were no appointment slots and that worked out fairly well and me to relax a little bit.

I think you have a lot of reasons and rights to be frustrated with them and annoyed and have even stronger emotions but whatever the reason they canceled it, I think it’s gonna be hard to find an appointment spot. I’ll recommend checking multiple times per day just in case somebody cancels or there’s a spot that opens up 😬


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I had a Gmat Classic Exam scheduled for 25th January 2024 but 2 days before the exam i got an email from pearson that they wont be able to deliver the exam so they will be cancelling my appointment.This is understandable as these issues can come up any time however i am very disappointed and honestly annoyed at their response to my concerns.The main issue that i have because of this cancellation is that the Classic GMAT will expire on the 31st and there are currently no seats available in my city till then to reschedule my exam and i cant take the exam online due to some issues.Now because of this i will have to give the new focus edition for which i will have to prepare for an additional month at the very minimum and also need to buy prep products for the focus edition which will obviously increase my costs.I communicated these issues to GMAC but instead of being empathetic they couldnt care less and gave me generic copy paste replies.Now my question to you all is that am i right in being annoyed at them because i honestly am really disappointed at how such a big organisation such as GMAC can cancel somebody's exam appointment unilaterally and then not even make an arrangment to find another date for that exam considering that a newer exam is soon replacing the old one.


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Re: Gmac/Pearson's incompetence [#permalink] New post   26 Jan 2024, 16:51
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However in quant i was averaging 3 mistakes in geometry alone while in verbal i was making around 4-5 mistakes in SC alone so i am assuming i wouldve gotten a Q48-Q49 and a V40+ score had there been no geometry and SC on the classic edition.


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I am looking for around a 665 score which i guess translates to around 720ish on the old GMAT if i am not wrong.


Consider checking what's included/not included on the Focus version. Fair to say you may perform better since SC, for example, is not included. Might be worth taking an Official Focus mock to get a sense where you currently stand. You may already be at a 665+ level. You can also check some of the posts in the Share GMAT Experience subforum by people who switched from the classic to the Focus for any helpful insight.

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