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mbasidekick
Joined: 18 Jul 2014
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Schools: Rotman '17 (A)
GMAT 1: 710 Q50 V38
06 Oct 2014, 23:09
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Hi guys,
I wrote my GMAT once on the September 6th and scored a 700 (Q49, V37). I was hardly satisfied, my scores a week before had been in the range of 710-720 and mostly because, the exam centre screwed me over.
The markers that I had during the verbal section refused to work. Every two minutes, I had to raise my hand and ask for a new marker. This meant decreased concentration and I ended up freaking out by the time I was at the 33rd question.
I read an article on Manhattan Blog on how to handle the sheet, but is there a way to handle the marker too? I have heard that the marker dries if you don't write down anything for somewhere around 2 minutes.
1. What do you in such a situation? Can I instruct the centre beforehand that I need new markers only. I will certainly put in a polite word to the proctor before the exam.
Also, how to handle the drying up issue?
Believe it or not - out of the whole GMAT experience, I am worried about the market the most!
2. I have written 4 practice tests during the last one month.
MGMAT 4 - 710
Veritas Prep - 710
GMAT Prep 2 - 760
GMAT Prep 3 - 740
When do I give up my books and take a break before the exam? My exam is on October 9th.
After practicing CRs, I have concluded that the only way you can have the CRs correct is when you are in the frame of mind, personalizing the questions, asking yourself about the assumptions. So a break is needed!
I wrote my GMAT once on the September 6th and scored a 700 (Q49, V37). I was hardly satisfied, my scores a week before had been in the range of 710-720 and mostly because, the exam centre screwed me over.
The markers that I had during the verbal section refused to work. Every two minutes, I had to raise my hand and ask for a new marker. This meant decreased concentration and I ended up freaking out by the time I was at the 33rd question.
I read an article on Manhattan Blog on how to handle the sheet, but is there a way to handle the marker too? I have heard that the marker dries if you don't write down anything for somewhere around 2 minutes.
1. What do you in such a situation? Can I instruct the centre beforehand that I need new markers only. I will certainly put in a polite word to the proctor before the exam.
Also, how to handle the drying up issue?
Believe it or not - out of the whole GMAT experience, I am worried about the market the most!
2. I have written 4 practice tests during the last one month.
MGMAT 4 - 710
Veritas Prep - 710
GMAT Prep 2 - 760
GMAT Prep 3 - 740
When do I give up my books and take a break before the exam? My exam is on October 9th.
After practicing CRs, I have concluded that the only way you can have the CRs correct is when you are in the frame of mind, personalizing the questions, asking yourself about the assumptions. So a break is needed!
06 Oct 2014, 23:28
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bschool2k15
I am a little surprised at the problem you faced since I have never had any student complaint about this before. Didn't you have a cap for the marker? Were they too dry to write? Probably you got stuck with a bad batch! In verbal, for many questions, you may not need to write down a single word. So keep the marker closed generally and open it only when you need to use it. Even if you do keep it open for a few mins, the first scribble might be light but the ink starts flowing soon enough if the marker is of decent quality.
bschool2k15
You can take a break right away. If your exam is on 9th, just review your log today and then just before leaving for the test center on 9th to get things started.
mbasidekick
Joined: 18 Jul 2014
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07 Oct 2014, 00:15
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Thanks for replying Karishma.
I use the marker extensively during the exam. Even in verbal, I make notes for CR and RC. During SC too, I like to cross off wrong answers on the sheet and then proceed. So, capping the marker seems like a waste of time!
I hope it was a case of bad batch - I remember sitting at 31st question with 11 minutes to spare and wondering if I should just cancel the exam!!
I use the marker extensively during the exam. Even in verbal, I make notes for CR and RC. During SC too, I like to cross off wrong answers on the sheet and then proceed. So, capping the marker seems like a waste of time!
I hope it was a case of bad batch - I remember sitting at 31st question with 11 minutes to spare and wondering if I should just cancel the exam!!
