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I am surprised by two things:
1. Was this not mentioned in any of the instructions?
2. Didn't the proctor notice that and guide you?


1. It depends as to what you expect but the instructions are both clear and vague. I guess this means you can't have anything really but I can see how using earplugs would be assumed to be OK since they are used at a test center....

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1. The only items, other than your personal computer you may have within reach during your exam are the following:

Your ID
Prescription eyeglasses
One (1) handheld erasable whiteboard (no larger than 12 inches x 20 inches (30 cm x 50 cm)
Up to two (2) dry erase markers
One (1) dry erase whiteboard eraser
Comfort items ONLY if they were pre-approved as accommodations received in advance

https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-online/g ... ne#examday


2. No, the proctor does the bare minimum and may not see enough during the session. They oversee multiple testing sessions at the same time so you do not have their full attention. Also, proctors may change during the test. Someone mentioned they got 3-4 different folks during their test but it did not matter (that was the pre Examity test version)
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Hello,

I took my GMAT online and got 700. After a few days I was told that my scores were cancelled because I used earplugs. I have been trying to appeal the decision with multiple emails but no response. Since in the test centers you are allowed to use earplugs and headphones I see no real reason for my scores to be cancelled.

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Sorry to hear about this. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to use earplugs, so I'm not sure there is anything you can do at this point.
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Mmmmm something so relevant and common should be explicitly stated in the rules. This is not. Also if it were for supposed earphones inside the earplugs, then I could imagine I should also have a camera somewhere and could also have a really small earphone and all sorts of stuff.. Really disappointed with this and more with GMAC giving me no response in more than 3 months.
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