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Naïve but important question about the test 23 May 2019, 02:02
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Hello everybody,
I am starting my test preparation, and I have kind of a Naïve but important question to ask :

Are we allowed to use a paper and a pen while passing the test ?

Thank you warmly in advance.
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Naïve but important question about the test 23 May 2019, 06:19
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Hello everybody,
I am starting my test preparation, and I have kind of a Naïve but important question to ask :

Are we allowed to use a paper and a pen while passing the test ?

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Yes, but not your own. The people at the test center will provide you with a noteboard and markers.
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Naïve but important question about the test 23 May 2019, 06:37
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Very clear, thank you very much !
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Naïve but important question about the test 23 May 2019, 06:47
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Hello everybody,
I am starting my test preparation, and I have kind of a Naïve but important question to ask :

Are we allowed to use a paper and a pen while passing the test ?

Thank you warmly in advance.
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Yes. They will be provided to you at the test centre.
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Naïve but important question about the test 23 May 2019, 09:09
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Thank you for your answer and for taking the time for it !
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Naïve but important question about the test 23 May 2019, 10:43
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Hi Olivier92170,

Also check this post:

Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet with Dry Erase Marker

Hope this helps!
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I agree with what has been said. You are given a marker and dry-erase notebook at the test center.

Since you seem to be just starting off with your prep, do you need any advice regarding your study plan?
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And not to overkill but a couple tips about the marker and note board:

-If you're holding the pen while you think or read, try to remember to hold it ink side down. That way you don't have that moment of "the marker is dry!" panic that occasionally happens when all the ink is at the bottom of the pen because you were holding it upright (and if that *does* happen, shake it a little to get the ink flowing back to the tip).

-You can ask for more markers or note boards by raising your hand, so don't worry about writing in large font or writing out your extra steps. But if you know you're going to be a prolific writer, it's not a bad idea to friendly alert the proctor when you check in "Hey I kind of write big, so be on the lookout for me raising my hand for a new note board!" and to check when you get to the end of a section whether you're starting to run out of space and want to ask to switch out note boards between sections instead of waiting until it's "an emergency" so to speak.
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