GMAT Online Physical Whiteboard [Master Topic]

I am using expo fine tip, but tip has degraded very sson.

Can someone suggest better option for this?

I am using the one in thr post in the below link at it works fine.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/online-gmat- ... s#p2634409

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Hi blackbirdsr71

Did you end up getting your score without any issues? I too gave the online exam today and was too pumped at the end of verbal, took permission from my proctor to get up but dont remember seeing a prompt to show my whiteboard. I did clear it up and display both sides at the end of the session though. Super anxious now!

Anyone else is having a hard time getting used to those erase-boards? They have edges and are elevated, so it makes me raise my arm from the desk and sort of write in the air.

Can anyone else relate? Btw, even after removing the edges, the board is still elevated on the desk. Very annoying

This happened to me too and I couldn’t find a better option so I just bought a new pack 2 days before the exam

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Wow, you are a savior! Thank you my friend

bb Sorry for being total paranoid but here is my question.

I basically have no space to keep a whiteboard in front of my laptop (small table) so is it fine to place it adjacent to the laptop? (On camera, it looks like I am constantly looking towards the right )

Valid question. You should be fine. There is no regulation as to where your whiteboard needs to be or how you need to use it and honestly you won't be using it a whole lot. We have not heard reports of anyone having issues with the whiteboard placement and location so proctors seem to be OK with it being on the side (you are not the first person )

Hey, thanks! Appreciate your quick reply.

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hello everyone, is it ok if i used a normal non-permanent whiteboard marker instead of one stating clearing on the marker itself it is dry erase? as i cant seem to find one at any of the bookstores near me

Hi. You you need to use a dryer race marker.

If the marker is dry race marker but it doesn’t say on it that is a dryer race marker, that is totally fine.

However, If you use a non-permanent marker, that is wet erase and that is not allowed. You must be able to race your marker without using liquid and no you should not be spitting at the whiteboard (although it is not prohibited technically)

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Hi BB thanks for the quick reply!

The current pilot whiteboard im using, it can be wiped off using a whiteboard duster and fingers without using any liquids but it is not stated on the description as a dry erase marker so i was concerned with the definition and whether it will affect during the exam (Eg, will the proctor require me to show the markers and the term "dry erase" needs to be reflected etc

Hello,

I would really appreciate if someone could confirm whether I will be able to use a whiteboard with the below description form Amazon? (Sorry, I can't copy the link on this post as gmatclub has a policy on attachments and URLS' for new users)

"Magnetic Dry Erase White Board Sheet for Kitchen Refrigerator 17" x 11" Includes 4 Magnetic Markers and Fridge Eraser"


The problem I see with this is that the board has a "To Doodles" sign on the white board itself and that may be against the policy. If that will be a problem, is it fine if I cut that portion out? Will GMAT be concerned that the board is cut?

Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks.

Thank you bb for confirming. It is quite heavy, so doesn't move while writing. I have been using it for my practice tests and does a descent enough job.

Is it okay if I use a normal camlin whiteboard marker on the test day?

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For the online GMAT, I used:
-Acrylic whiteboard
-Bic Velleda Fine Whiteboard Dry Erasable Pens*2
-Whiteboard eraser

I love my acrylic board because it is hard and can be used in many angles without always having to be flat on the table. Plus it is perfectly white on both sides. Make sure to buy a round one as a square one can be quite sharp at its angles.

The bic Velleda pens are just perfect (except the black one which is harder to Erase). I really like the feel when writing and they are fine enough to write naturally and in quantity.

I selected an eraser with no marking and no branding on it.

Remember to show everything, both sides of the board, both sides of the eraser, your desk and surroundings, even your ears before the exam and at the end of the break. Both sides of the board before taking the break as well.
With all this, the exam goes well and validation goes smoothly.

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Agreed. I used Add Gel Softline too for practise and they are the cheapest option for dry erase pens I could find. I also found these dry erase pens from LifeKraft pretty good and they had finer tip than the Add Gel ones. The EXPO markers were pretty expensive and not easily available and had long shipping duration to India. So I ended up using the LifeKraft pens and they served pretty well.