GMAT ONLINE - EVERYTHING WE KNOW!
(this post is stickied at the top to provide a quick reference about GMAT Online and GMAT Online ENHANCED version)

• GMAT Online Enhanced launched on May 20, 2021
• Join GMAT Ninja and 3 GMAT Online (Enhanced) test-takers in YouTube panel discussion on Thursday, June 03.
• ENHANCED ONLINE GMAT Debriefs:
  
  • See the Full List in Share GMAT Experience Forum
  • 5/23 - 730 (Q49, V40) - by vijaykhot
  • 5/21 - 710 (Q49, V40) - same split as above but 710 by rudywip
  • 5/20 - reports of several initial tests automatically canceled and rescheduled
• Major change after May 20th is addition of AWA, 2 breaks, and your GMAT score now presented at the end of your test (takes 24-48 hrs for the score to show up in your profile; score is reportable to schools in about a week but sometimes may take up to 20 days to grade the AWA)
• You can take the test twice - this remains the main issue with the virtual GMAT testing
• Physical dry-erase white-board is allowed - more is here
• Pre-Exam Checklist
• Disconnected in the middle of the test? Try this if nothing else works!
• POLL: How long did it take you to get your GMAT Online score?
• Are you Chinese, Iranian, or from any other location restricted for GMAT Online Exam? Read here!
• What to do if your test gets canceled in the middle and How to reschedule it! (advice by sebo08 )

Whiteboard Questions

• Everything about Physical Dry-Erase whiteboards for the GMAT?
• Practice with a Virtual Whiteboard

GMAT Online Debriefs
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I still find the section "Prepare your environment" if I search it from google or if I click on the URL you sent, but if you check carefully from the menu on the left, the section "Prepare your environment" does not exist anymore under "Prepare for your exam". I hope that what I mean is clear.

Anyway, maybe they are just changing the arrangement of information. Thank you!

I really hope you’re right. I really do. I would love to be wrong on this one



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Yeah the link still works, but I can't seem to find a way to click to the "Prepare your environment" page posted initially. Could mean they're making last-minute changes... Fingers crossed.

bb : Since we cannot cancel the score if we take the online GMAT, will it be shown in the score report?
EX- If I give the GMAT at the test centre after attempting online GMAT, will my score report have the online GMAT score when I send it to the university?

In the webinar that ran fine, they mentioned it very quickly and I haven’t been able to listen to a recording (recording not yet available) so I would listen to recording when it becomes available to verify but here is what I think I heard: it seems the GMAT online system is separate and so for a while if you take the online test, it won’t show up with your offline scores but down the road they will integrate the systems. That’s what I think I heard but they said it too fast...

Posted from my mobile device
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Something similar is what i make on paint app or on sketchpad using trackpad/dell-mouse.
Also, I observed that it is difficult to write in lowercase which is what most would do.
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Saw this in the comments section of Official GMAT Instagram page. Maybe, there will be some announcements on the whiteboard next week.

To be honest, it seems to be that they will post some info next week on how to use a online whiteboard or maybe include a instructional video on their page or make the tool available for practice for people. The best thing to do right now is to like/share the post such as OP's post in the instagram screenshot above wherever we find them. The more noise we create the more pressurized they will be to do something about it. Thats our best bet right now!

Just my opinion, I believe that the online whiteboard has one major pro: It would be extremely beneficial when it comes to taking notes for CR and RC questions as you can type text and would be easier to keep track of the argument/essay.

But using the online whiteboard for quant section might be a bit tricky to get used of it

Hey you guys, I really loved the panel you hosted on your YouTube channel with GMATNinja, ApplicantLab and Nikhil regarding whether we should even bother to take the Online GMAT (if possible) - and whether we should look at GRE. I'm going to start looking at the GRE now. Really grateful for this discussion. Thank you so much! It's been such an anxious week. No thank you, GMAC and Pearson!!

Sorry I had a long day and I missed all the action here.

I had a great time hosting today and i’m getting a little nervous about the test even though I literally have no stakes.

So, like me, if you’re also looking for a break, i’m doing a video around school selection tomorrow at 9 am PST (so about 9.5 hours from now). Would love to see you guys there.

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Does anyone know if we are allowed to use earplugs during the exam?

will the test taker of the online GMAT be allowed to use a stylus for the digital scratchpad? that would definitely be relatively more convenient.

maxsmi No. Not even headphones.
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surbhibhavsar

You cannot use a stylus or a digital scratchpad. You are allowed to use only a mouse/touchpad connected to a USB device.
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Does that mean no bluetooth/wireless mouse also? Sorry can't find that info anywhere

I can't find it either. Trying not to get my hopes up

sorry guys, the comment is still online: www.mba.com/exams/gmat-online/prepare-f ... nvironment

Only if you use the url tho. It still isn't there on the tab to the left. Could mean absolutely nothing.

Should you take the ‘Online GMAT?’

Recently, the ‘online version’ of GMAT was announced: a temporary measure to deal with unprecedented situations surfaced as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. With this, you can take the GMAT from the comfort of your homes. Should you go ahead with this option?

PROs:
• The attempt won’t be counted towards your yearly and lifetime limits.
• The fee has been reduced to $200.
• Good option for those who need a score urgently for their Round 3 applications.

CONs:
• No scratch paper can be used (online whiteboard to be used instead).
• No unofficial scores right after you finish the exam. Formal scores to be sent to you within 7 days.
• You can’t cancel the scores once you receive them.
• Technical glitches a potential concern.
• Only one 5 min break allowed.

Most people would agree that doing calculations on an online tool would be significantly challenging. Also, if the scores of this online exam are included in the entire history of attempts, some may not be comfortable with lower scores being reflected in their test history even when schools mostly look at the highest scores. However, since the attempt is not being counted in the quota of attempts, one can go ahead if one requires scores urgently for impending applications. Those who feel that they are at the peak of their performance levels may also want to undertake the exam.
Note: Aspirants may also make use of the excellent opportunity wherein many B-schools have exempted the requirements of GMAT for their applications in the current rounds (especially folks who are not so great at performing well in exams but have a good profile otherwise).

Please feel free to PM for more details/advice.

Mohit Geat
Admissions Consultant & GMAT Coach
ISB C020 Rank 1
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