GMAT Online - What We Know [Master Topic]

Hi all. Did anyone write the Online exam with a laptop in clamshell mode (closed) and an external monitor hooked with a webcam and a microphone? Does anyone know if this set-up is allowed? GMAT mentions no 'external monitors' are allowed on their website, but I'm wondering if that's just with respect to dual/multiple monitor stations, and that they can accommodate those with a small 11/13-inch laptop as their base systems?

There was one other post like this on the forum, but unfortunately nobody nailed down an answer.

Thanks all.

Welcome to GMaT Club!

I am pretty sure it is allowed and not an issue. There’s no way for GMAC to know if it’s a laptop or a desktop. Nor do they care if you are using a laptop in a desktop mode.

The key is that you only have one active monitor. The software will disable the second monitor otherwise. That’s the only tricky part really.

I assume you have a keyboard and a mouse too.

You are correct in the sense that we do not have any official confirmations from any users. However the lack of complaints and horror stories and or non-either, suggestion indicates to me that this is not an issue.
-B

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Hi bb,

Sorry for the late reply. He asked to keep my head in the center. He said my head my going out of the screen again and again but I am 100% it wasn't. It was bcoz of his screen or some other technical issue.

An update on this: I still haven't received my score. I have contacted Pearson Vue and came to know that they raised a case against this which has been resolved but due to that my account/scores have been put on hold.

I am really stressing out as I had to fill scores before ISB deadline 2 but ISB was considerate in taking a screenshot of test-taking before the 10th as proof for now. Although I am not sure how long this process take and ISB gave me 2-3 days to submit the GMAT. Am I really going to miss my Round 2 application because of this? Can someone pls reply what is the required action here?

Also I submitted the proof for my online exam as shown in attachment but ISB is still asking to submit the proof . IS there anything else that I can submit ?

Sorry about this.... is it possible that ASB manually reviews these things and hasn’t processed yet? Or did it specifically say that they did not except your proof? Sorry I’m not very familiar with their process 😬

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Hey bb
Is there some sort of way to create a poll so that people can vote how long did it take for them to receive their GMAT onlien scores?

Sure! Great idea!
Done: https://gmatclub.com/forum/how-long-is- ... 45212.html

I will also add it to the first post here.

BB - thanks for the quick reply and the warm welcome. Agreed the lack of horror stories hopefully suggest that this isn't an issue.

Yes, I have a wireless keyboard and mouse. I think somebody mentioned earlier that they took the exam with a bluetooth mouse, so I reckon a wireless keyboard should be fine also.

I agree about the wireless mouse and keyboard. I don’t think it should be an issue. You probably won’t even use the keyboard

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I personally find the online whiteboard quite helpful for RC notes :p Since I am a faster at typing than at writing.

Does anyone know whether a mousepad allowed? The desk that I am taking the test on isn't exactly mouse-friendly ...

by the way, does anyone know if GMAC is going to allow us to pick the order section soon?

Unfortunately, there have been no indications about any new features being added to the GMAT online. This relates to the enhanced score report, additional retakes, and section order.
(by the way, I have shared some of my thoughts about the best section order for Test-center based test here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/in-what-orde ... 42633.html (and also suggestions to warm up for GMAT Online).

In part, this is due to GMAC treating GMAT online as a temporary product that has been rolled out on an emergency basis. It seems they are unwilling to invest time and money into it, especially at this point in time. It is possible, that should GMAT Online be made a permanent option, that some of those features would be added. However, chances of any updates this late in the lifespan of a temporary product for somewhat unlikely....

I am holding my fingers crossed but I’m not going to hold my breath.

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Ajitesh - thanks.

well i just got my score...even though i was well prepared to get a 600+, it still shocked me a little that i got a 650 (Q49 V31):-(((( I was hoping for a 660 or above. I know that the main reason for the abysmal score is that I am still weak in time management in Verbal & had to guess for the last 10 Qs.
Anyway, I noticed that some people scored higher even with lower sectional scores. Eg: https://gmatclub.com/forum/660-to-770-i ... 26690.html where the student got a 660 (not online) based on Q49 & V30. Im guessing because the percentiles are different based on different test taker pools & some other algorithm? Please enlighten me if anyone knows.

I also felt that I had more jitters with the recording visible on screen and the anticipation of any comments from proctor & I became more aware of my posture, facial expression etc. Im wondering if i should retest in the test center instead. But I would much rather skip the AWA & wearing of mask for 3+ hours lol.

This may have been mentioned already, but it now appears there are some available windows through early April to schedule a GMAT online. I haven't gotten any messaging/emails from GMAC regarding this, but looks like they might be extending again.

Just wrote the online test.
The switching between the whiteboard and the test interface is extremely laggy. My mac keeps going to the "disc" spinning and it would not allow me to select an answer / work on the whiteboard while that is happening.

So I just decided to use only my physical whiteboard, which was quite disappointing and affected my timing issue on verbal as I practiced the whiteboard quite a bit for the RC section.

When I submitted the quant section, I clicked next with 4 seconds left but it lagged again, and then directly prompted me into the Verbal section. Didn't get the 30 second break.

While I was connecting with the Proctor, after the check in partially, I got up to put away my phone, so I was standing when the Proctor was connected with my camera. And he asked me whether if everything is okay, "I saw that you were standing". I said I was just putting my phone away and he said okay, you may begin the exam now. Even though I connected with him at 150pm, and my scheduled test is 215pm.

Before the start of the exam, Once I connected with the Proctor, I chatted with the proctor asking to go to the washroom but he didn't allow me so, prompting me to begin the test.

Overall the test was fine, proctor didn't interrupt with me at all. But the verbal whiteboard and the no 30 second break threw me off. So probably was kind of off for the verbal section. Lost some time at the beginning.

Thanks so much for reporting on this. I have not seen an official announcement either but I guess we know what’s coming and what was coming all along

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The overall GMAT score and sectional raw scores are calculated using different algorithms. That is the reason it is possible to get a combination and some variance in scores. That means you could get a strong 660 or a week 660 so to speak




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