GMAT Online - What We Know [Master Topic]

In General, is there any disadvantage of taking the test when it is not necessary? I would like to do the gmat for a possible future mba application in 2-3 years therefore I wouldn’t select schools to send my score to but just want the result as email within the 7 working days they mentioned. I started to prepare for the gmat one week ago and I am thinking about doing the online gmat exam in the end of may to get a feeling for it. What I would like to say is that maybe it works out and I will be happy af But if it doesn’t and I score low I couldn’t care less and would do it again in July or august in a real test centre. Would there be any disadvantage of this plan? Could the fact that I screwed up the online gmat diminish my chances of getting in the top bs? Thank you for getting this clear to me.

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2-3 years down the line, will B schools look at the gmat online test results as inferior or invalid compared to test center tests?

Apart from only the online whiteboards being allowed in the exam, i have few more concerns
1. Will the applicants get practice tests according to the new format
2. Will we be allowed to use mouse or will we need to use the laptop's trackpad
3. Will we be allowed to use the touch screen of the laptop in case the laptop is touch screen enabled

Would anyone know if I can change my schedules exam (currently at the test centre), to an online exam?

I think you can cancel the exam that is at the centre, get the full refund and then opt of the online one.

Is this online version even worth taking from an admissions standpoint?

No writing section, no whiteboard/notes, and a different version of the test altogether - Even if you got a great score, would someone in admissions see it as inferior to its normal test center equivalent?

[quote="mira93"][quote="Ramadityanand"]Was anyone able to register for the exam? For the scratchpad part, I feel they should atleast allow touch screen laptops. Otherwise it will be incredibly difficult to solve all the math questions in the give time. Also there is no optional break between Quant and Verbal. I don't know why they did that, Can't think of any reason for doing that. If anyone can comment on these it would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.[/quote]

I think if they allow touch screen, it will disadvantage some test takers, particularly me, because mine is not touchscreen. In general, to make it fair, they must allow to take notes on erasable board. As per no break regulation, i also think it is a fresh hell, cause i have no idea how to manage 2h of intense pressure with no break. they could have allowed us at least 1-2 min break, so we could run to bathroom at least. But maybe not, because we could remember qs and have them written down during break -_-[/quote]

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I totally agree with you. Its a huge disadvantage. I dont have a laptop touch screen.. Its unfair!

You were totally right about the ability to send score reports to schools only after seeing the score. Sorry for doubting you

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It's not going to be "tough" it will be objectively more difficult than if you had the scratch paper like for the standard test experience, and more difficult than the Online GRE, which allows scratch paper.

I have a portable urinal that I sometimes use at work due to bladder control issues. With no break, will they allow me to use it mid-test? I know this sounds like a joke but I'd be willing to show the camera the inside to ensure no writing, etc. Would even go in front of them if requested, although I'm sure the proctor wouldn't agree.

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I've tried solving quant problems with the whiteboard. It's definitely more difficult to solve problems with the whiteboard... I think it's time to choose GRE or wait until GMAT can be taken as it used to be.

Mine still not working. Anyone else experiencing "system test" broken link?

I think it is worth if you have an exploding deadline for applying right now (Extended R3/R4 deadlines). But even then, schools are allowing the applicant to take the test later. But maybe it is better applying with a Online score than without any, who knows.

Isnt this a hacked website? GMAC is an international organization and there are three huge bugs on their most important announcement article:

https://www.gmac.com/exams/gmat-online/ ... quirements System requirements page not found

https://www.gmac.com/frequently-asked-q ... ng-my-exam technical issues page not found

https://service.proctorcam.com/system_t ... ystem_test "we are sorry but something went wrong"

am I the only one experiencing this?

Well this is unacceptable, now for the exam one has to invest in apple pencil and tablet?

Tbh I did not think that GMAC would allow home-tests in the first place! The fact that it is still an option is a step forward. Some schools are accepting submission of application forms with the option to take GMAT at a later date. People might want to consider that option?

As far as switching to GRE is concerned, I think by the time you prepare to give the GRE, the chances of lock-down to cease and normalcy to return is high.

Tablets are prohibited. Touch screens are also prohibited. Your investment comment is irrelevant




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