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05 May 2015, 16:04
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I've read the OG and what it says about what to expect on test day, but I have some questions that weren't answered and I haven't found answers anywhere else. Hopefully someone with some test experience can answer these
The AWA, is it typed or handwritten? I'm assuming typed, since the rest of the test is typed but I just want to be sure.
I usually like to hand-write my notes on essays of that format. Do they give you a scratch pad for this part of the test?
What is the deal with the scratch pads? Do you only get one for the whole test? Are you limited to one per section?
Some of the things I've read about what you can bring with you are confusing. GMAC says no personal items, but read something somewhere that suggested ear plugs are ok. I was planning to bring earplugs... are they ok to bring?
Breaks. I assume people will finish sections more or less around the same time. Does that mean there is a rush of people getting in and out of the testing room?
Also, what if people do not finish sections at the same time, or if you finish early for example? Is everyone on the same clock for the test, or does each individual have their own timer?
The AWA, is it typed or handwritten? I'm assuming typed, since the rest of the test is typed but I just want to be sure.
I usually like to hand-write my notes on essays of that format. Do they give you a scratch pad for this part of the test?
What is the deal with the scratch pads? Do you only get one for the whole test? Are you limited to one per section?
Some of the things I've read about what you can bring with you are confusing. GMAC says no personal items, but read something somewhere that suggested ear plugs are ok. I was planning to bring earplugs... are they ok to bring?
Breaks. I assume people will finish sections more or less around the same time. Does that mean there is a rush of people getting in and out of the testing room?
Also, what if people do not finish sections at the same time, or if you finish early for example? Is everyone on the same clock for the test, or does each individual have their own timer?
05 May 2015, 16:57
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The AWA, is it typed or handwritten? I'm assuming typed, since the rest of the test is typed but I just want to be sure.
Typed indeed
I usually like to hand-write my notes on essays of that format. Do they give you a scratch pad for this part of the test?
The only thing you will have is the scratch pad and you will get this at the beginning of the test
What is the deal with the scratch pads? Do you only get one for the whole test? Are you limited to one per section?
Scratch pad is 10 pages, if you run out raise your hand and they will give you another one
Some of the things I've read about what you can bring with you are confusing. GMAC says no personal items, but read something somewhere that suggested ear plugs are ok. I was planning to bring earplugs... are they ok to bring?
Yep you can bring your earplugs
Breaks. I assume people will finish sections more or less around the same time. Does that mean there is a rush of people getting in and out of the testing room?
Depends on the test center, you should visit yours to find out how big it is, for example the one I went to usually only have 4-5 people doing the test at the same time.
Also, what if people do not finish sections at the same time, or if you finish early for example? Is everyone on the same clock for the test, or does each individual have their own timer?
Each computer is timed individually and the timer starts when you start the test. You might end at different time depending on how fast you complete your test compared to your peers that is doing it at the same time.
Hope this helps!
Typed indeed
I usually like to hand-write my notes on essays of that format. Do they give you a scratch pad for this part of the test?
The only thing you will have is the scratch pad and you will get this at the beginning of the test
What is the deal with the scratch pads? Do you only get one for the whole test? Are you limited to one per section?
Scratch pad is 10 pages, if you run out raise your hand and they will give you another one
Some of the things I've read about what you can bring with you are confusing. GMAC says no personal items, but read something somewhere that suggested ear plugs are ok. I was planning to bring earplugs... are they ok to bring?
Yep you can bring your earplugs
Breaks. I assume people will finish sections more or less around the same time. Does that mean there is a rush of people getting in and out of the testing room?
Depends on the test center, you should visit yours to find out how big it is, for example the one I went to usually only have 4-5 people doing the test at the same time.
Also, what if people do not finish sections at the same time, or if you finish early for example? Is everyone on the same clock for the test, or does each individual have their own timer?
Each computer is timed individually and the timer starts when you start the test. You might end at different time depending on how fast you complete your test compared to your peers that is doing it at the same time.
Hope this helps!
05 May 2015, 17:23
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Ok, thanks for the reply. Just to clarify one thing... if you run out of space on the scratch pad you get a new one. So does that mean I don't need to worry about how much space I take up per problem? In my practicing, worrying about how much space I take up solving a problem ads just a bit of stress and increases the chance of making mistakes. I'd rather not have that stress, but if I need to I will continue practice getting problems done with limited space.
