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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   25 Aug 2020, 22:51
Hi all,

I wanted to know how to come out of this problem.
As we know wearing masks is mandatory while giving GMAT exam at test center. The problem is I wear spectacles and when I wear them along with masks,within 5 seconds i can't see anything due to fog on glasses.

Any tricks how to tackle this problem will be appreciated.
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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   26 Aug 2020, 04:51
Hey I think your best bet would be to either use lenses to avoid the fog or buy a breathable mask probably costs you around 500 which IMO may prevent the fog

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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   26 Aug 2020, 14:37
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I've had a number of clients complain about this problem. The key is a mask with a filter that allows the air to move from the places other than the top of the mask.

Spend the time to try multiple masks in 'realistic practice conditions' so you can see how things work with the pressure of a practice test. It's not just the fogging up of the glasses, it also the anxiety / breathing factor that causes some people trouble.
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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2021, 21:23
I have gmat next month and I'm very much worried about the fog issue in glasses while wearing mask. Is it allowed to put it under the nose during test?

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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2021, 21:53
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I have gmat next month and I'm very much worried about the fog issue in glasses while wearing mask. Is it allowed to put it under the nose during test?

Hi Jks3000,

There should be no fogging if you're wearing your mask correctly (tight fit).
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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2021, 22:14
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I have gmat next month and I'm very much worried about the fog issue in glasses while wearing mask. Is it allowed to put it under the nose during test?

Hi Jks3000,

There should be no fogging if you're wearing your mask correctly (tight fit).



Thanks I'll try.... And what about gloves. Is it mandatory to wear gloves in India.?

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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   21 Feb 2021, 22:31
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Thanks I'll try.... And what about gloves. Is it mandatory to wear gloves in India.?

Not to the best of my knowledge. Did you read something like this in a debrief?

As for your other question, test center staff don't always enforce that rule, but you should try taking a few practice tests with a mask on, just so that you are prepared (and to do your bit to limit the spread of the virus :)).
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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   22 Feb 2021, 21:56
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I have gmat next month and I'm very much worried about the fog issue in glasses while wearing mask. Is it allowed to put it under the nose during test?

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You will need to do some trial and error - find a mask that seals well and does not fog, or find a way of wearing the mask that avoids fogging.
A method that works for me is to bandaid over the top edge of the mask. Means, create a seal on the upper border of the mask below your eyes. If the warm air you breathe out cannot escape from below your glasses, the fogging will not happen. Apparently this is a method that surgeons use.
The only problem with this method is that it takes a few minutes to put on the mask

Of course, it's really important that you take all your practice tests with the mask on, in an air-conditioned room
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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   23 Feb 2021, 06:33
Glasses fog up because warm moisture from breaths gets on the lenses. There are masks available with sealing strips at the top where the mask sits high on the nose. The mask should be worn to completely cover the mouth and the nose. You will still be able to breathe through the mask. This is a cheaper solution to buying new glasses.
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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 08:55
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Note :- Candidates visiting Pearson Test Center for the exams should have mandatory Covid-19 test report either “Rapid Antigen” test report or “RT-PCR” report conducted within 48 Hrs.


Is this true for India ??? Can anyone pls confirm!!
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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 09:57
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Note :- Candidates visiting Pearson Test Center for the exams should have mandatory Covid-19 test report either “Rapid Antigen” test report or “RT-PCR” report conducted within 48 Hrs.


Is this true for India ??? Can anyone pls confirm!!


Where did this come from?

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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 10:03
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Note :- Candidates visiting Pearson Test Center for the exams should have mandatory Covid-19 test report either “Rapid Antigen” test report or “RT-PCR” report conducted within 48 Hrs.


Is this true for India ??? Can anyone pls confirm!!

No dude, there is no such thing.
You can go there without any such reports, they will check the vitals needed to them, for you to enter into the main exam room.

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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 10:07
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Note :- Candidates visiting Pearson Test Center for the exams should have mandatory Covid-19 test report either “Rapid Antigen” test report or “RT-PCR” report conducted within 48 Hrs.


Is this true for India ??? Can anyone pls confirm!!

No dude, there is no such thing.
You can go there without any such reports, they will check the vitals needed to them, for you to enter into the main exam room.

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Where is this coming from? Nothing like this has been announced in any country. It would be crazy to require this esp within 48 hours. It is not true and is a gossip that should not be repeated. (Many labs are not able to turn the results around in 48 hrs. This would not be possible in many places including the US.)
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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 10:20
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Is this true for India ??? Can anyone pls confirm!!

No dude, there is no such thing.
You can go there without any such reports, they will check the vitals needed to them, for you to enter into the main exam room.

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Where is this coming from? Nothing like this has been announced in any country. It would be crazy to require this esp within 48 hours. It is not true and is a gossip that should not be repeated. (Many labs are not able to turn the results around in 48 hrs. This would not be possible in many places including the US.)

I guess we should post this in GMAT online Exam forum too. There will be a hype among test takers for no reason if they are believing such idiocy.
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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 05 Mar 2021, 19:39
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Where is this coming from? Nothing like this has been announced in any country. It would be crazy to require this esp within 48 hours. It is not true and is a gossip that should not be repeated. (Many labs are not able to turn the results around in 48 hrs. This would not be possible in many places including the US.)




Dear bb , This is not a gossip. This NOTE is written at the end of email that i recieved from pearson-vue regarding appointment confirmation. Pls see the screenshot below. This note was written below the address of test center. I have emailed about the same to pearson APAC helpline email.

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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 19:31
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That looks pretty legit. I take my words back 😬But it is absolutely crazy! Can you even get a test that fast and why???

Seems very odd. Will check with GMAC and Pearson to see if they can confirm/comment.

Thx!



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Where is this coming from? Nothing like this has been announced in any country. It would be crazy to require this esp within 48 hours. It is not true and is a gossip that should not be repeated. (Many labs are not able to turn the results around in 48 hrs. This would not be possible in many places including the US.)




Dear bb , This is not a gossip. This NOTE is written at the end of email that i recieved from pearson-vue regarding appointment confirmation. Pls see the screenshot below. This note was written below the address of test center. I have emailed about the same to pearson APAC helpline email.


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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 19:37
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FYI. I am not seeing anything like that on this page: https://india.pearsonvue.com/Standalone ... pdate.aspx

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Re: Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 19:37
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I guess we should post this in GMAT online Exam forum too. There will be a hype among test takers for no reason if they are believing such idiocy .


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idiocy ??? Really??? Did i say that it is true & i have been asked to produce ??? NO!! I just posted a querry/issue/doubt/confusion etc. but How can you label it a idiocy . If it is not true, just say that part. What kind of moderator are you ? Moderator who insult any doubt posted on this forum !!!!
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Issue-GMAT exam at test center wearing mask for people with specs [#permalink] New post   03 Mar 2021, 19:40
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No offense, but the policy is idiotic. Nobody called you anything bad. Don’t take it personally. It is stupid. So far this seems like a small idiotic note at the bottom of an email you received... There’s nothing official about it yet.

PS. You could have been more forthcoming with information. But you chose to withhold it. Why?

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I guess we should post this in GMAT online Exam forum too. There will be a hype among test takers for no reason if they are believing such idiocy .


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idiocy ??? Really??? Did i say that it is true & i have been asked to produce ??? NO!! I just posted a querry/issue/doubt/confusion etc. but How can you label it a idiocy . If it is not true, just say that part. What kind of moderator are you ? Moderator who insult any doubt posted on this forum !!!!

Chill dude, I call the rumor idiocy not attached any human name with it. I just cleared your doubt, that you don't need any such reports.
P.S. the time I came across this information it was not tagged with an official mail or something, to be categorized as information. So being a rational human, I said what I experienced during my exam.
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