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 do think that GMAC would be wise to anticipate that a dropped internet connection or computer crash / electricity outage is something that is likely to happen during the exam. (Though an electricity outage isn't necessarily a problem for a well-charged laptop, it would obviously sever the internet connection.) By the time my connection got dropped for the 5th or 6th time on the At-Home GRE, I realized that a wired, reliable, fast internet connection is key to maintaining your momentum on the exam, and to not having what should be a 3 or 4-hour test turn into a 5 or 6-hour slog.

With regard to cheating prevention, dropped connections / computer reboots are more of a potential problem on the GRE, where a cheater could look at all the questions, intentionally sever the internet connection or turn off the computer, solve the questions with help, then log back into the test and answer them correctly. The fact that the GMAT only lets you see one question at a time (and you can't go back) would make this less of an issue.

Hi i am just new to GMAT, I wanted to take GMAT in may (online exam). I did a first ever practice test today without white board and I had no idea what was going on in the Exam and could you believe it I scored only 250, I am feeling disgraced I am sure I am not that stupid since i have Msc and Bsc degrees already. Any help what i should do now? I have already booked my exam. I am worried.

Summary in verbal 19 Questions incorrect out of 36
Quant 20 Questions incorrect out of 31
IR 10 Questions incorrect out of 12

PS: I already have a conditional admission letter from university and have already paid the commitment fee

When I look at “my account” on Mba’s website, the dashboard shows that I have no reservations for online gmat or regular gmat appointment (even though I’m signed up for 1 of each and have received confirmation emails for both). Also getting an “invalid payload” error when I try to register for an exam.

Is anyone else having a similar issue?

Posted from my mobile device

Guys a question. GMAC has said we can take the online GMAT all through June 15. Does that mean even if lockdown opens and centres also reopen we won’t be able to take the traditional GMAT in the centres physically?

Or is the online GMAT just an extended cautionary measure taken by GMAC to make it available till Mid June?

Posted from my mobile device

I really hope things start opening up post the lockdown

2 more days to go!

This is a ridiculously long thread at this point, so I apologize if this fact has already been mentioned, but it's also worth noting that ESRs (Enhanced Score Reports) will NOT be available for the GMAT Online.

https://www.mba.com/frequently-asked-qu ... question27


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But did you ever before practise GMAT? Do they require you to have a certain GMAT score at the program that you have been pre-accepted?¿?
You have a long way to go if you want to score above 600, but could be done.

Regards,
Pablo

Just did the Manhattan CAT 1 test using their new whiteboard.

Quant 39 37 % Review
Verbal 29 57 % Review
Total 560 44%

This is going to be a disaster.

Thank you for the reply Pablo. I am a working professional and this was my first practice exam after almost 7 years. I have never practiced GMAT before. Univeristy is asking for min 600. But I was wondering how many question do i have to get it right in verbal and Quant to get almost 600? i answered many question correct this 250 doesnt make sense to me. Your help would be really appreciated.

I did this test without scratch board.

Kind regards
Haris

what is your normal score? By how much your score dropped? how was your timing?

Scored 650 and 660 on the 2 free practice exams at GMAC. I need a 600 score to get into my program.

Timing is a mess....I definitely guessed on earlier questions because it would take too much time typing or drawing equations out on the whiteboard for the quantitative section.

I would look at the areas that you had issues with. Likely also a timing issue if you left some questions unanswered. You were penalized for leaving questions unanswered.

But if you haven’t done math and grammar for quite a while, you’re probably pretty rusty and need a good refresher. I would recommend books such as foundations of GMAT math by Manhattan and potentially something for a verbal depending on your verbal proficiency. See the link in my signature for a study plan.




Posted from my mobile device
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Hey there.
I am sorry to say it, but you didn't get many questions correctly, in fact most questions are wrong. Also, do not forget that gmat is adaptive test. That said, gmat adapts to your performance - if you get a question wrong, next one will be easier, until gmat feels it caught your level. Improving from 250 to 600 will take a substantial amount of work. I personally improved from low to 300 to low 600 (last official test) and if you want to hear more on my strategy, please contact me.

Hi bb,

Thank you very much for your reply and help. I answered all the question (correct/incorrect) well on time . I ll have a look into the material.
nevertheless, without taking notes test will be horrible.

Kind regards
Haris

hello! - would someone mind doing me a quick favor? When you go to mba.com and try to register for a GMAT appointment, do you have any issues? I keep getting an "invalid payload error."

Furthermore, the "my account" dashboard shows no personal details and shows that I have no future appointments (although I registered for an online GMAT as well as a regular GMAT and received confirmation emails for both).

Trying to figure out if this is a "me" issue or mba.com issue. Thanks!!!

The more I read about the interim GMAT, the more I realize how crude and awkward it is... Apparently, one cannot even order the ESR report to analyze the performance... Plus, as was known for a while, you do not get to see your scores immediately after the exam. And you have to solve quant questions using a mouse...

Wow!

Below is Email from GMAC for yesterday's webinar issue.

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We apologize for the poor audio quality that you experienced today. Please view this recording of a webinar about the Online GMAT that was previously conducted instead.

For the most current information about the Online GMAT, use the following links:

- https://www.mba.com/articles-and-announ ... oronavirus

- https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-online

FAQs regarding GMAT Online can be found here:
https://www.mba.com/frequently-asked-qu ... nline-exam

You can explore the OnVue Whiteboard Feature here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/op/online-p ... d-overview

Be sure to watch the OnVue Testing Experience video here: https://youtu.be/Gm1PqdbwBP0
Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cthompson@gmac.com.

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Hi,

I am seeing my exam appointment information. You have to goto register now or view appointment details and then click on your exam.

regards
Haris

Received 10 mina ago

We are sorry you weren't able to attend our webinar today. Please view this recording of a webinar about the Online GMAT that was previously conducted instead.

For the most current information about the Online GMAT, use the following links:

- https://www.mba.com/articles-and-announ ... oronavirus

- https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-online

FAQs regarding GMAT Online can be found here:
https://www.mba.com/frequently-asked-qu ... nline-exam

You can explore the OnVue Whiteboard Feature here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/op/online-p ... d-overview

Be sure to watch the OnVue Testing Experience video here: https://youtu.be/Gm1PqdbwBP0

Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: cthompson@gmac.com.
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Can anyone actually access the webinar recording that GMAC sent in its email just a little bit ago? I see that Camille referenced a recording, but I can't access it / don't see any attachments.