Reset GMAT prep free mock 1 or not? (Urgent)

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Hello experts, ( bb  tagging bb because I need an urgent response, like right now!!)

I just sat for my gmat prep free mock 1, solved the first question, and then the screen pause, next thing I know is that I've lost 9 minutes. This is completely going to mess up my potential score due to less time, so I paused the exam right away after my first question, and I dont wish to complete this mock in the current setting.

What should I do? Reset the exam? What will that do? I need an urgent response, I'm freaking out haha!!

Thank you!!

bb · Answer

Hi. It’s a practice test. Why are you freaking out? 😂

unfortunately there was at least one of the reports today indicating that there is an issue happening with GMAT prep tests. These things are not very frequent but they also do happens from time to time. It usually takes about 3 to 4 days to resolve them based on my experience.

My suggestion for you would be to abandon your test and not to try to re-attempt it because it looks like most likely you will continue with this terrible experience and will only burn up your questions.

I’m not sure if that is the answer you were looking for but I would try to pause or smth like that. Basically Caine back and continue it later.

If you have to, You can also reset it but then you get the annoying issue with repeat questions in which case if you’re not able to pause the first test. I’m sorry I can’t remember if there’s a pause function and I’m not at the computer at the moment to check but if you can’t pause, I would take your second test in a few days when it is “safe” and only then reset it.

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Aarya20 · Answer

Thanks a lot for the immediate response bb!! I just attempted the first question so do you think resetting the test makes sense? as I will not get any repeat questions and + I get my wasted 10 minutes back? (I paused the exam that time, came back to the dashboard and I can see Resume BUT with 1 question attempted and 10 minutes past) Thank you!!

bb · Answer

There is a problem with the software which will cause questions to be stuck and they experience you have described to repeat. I would not attempt the test right now.

you will not get your time back based on the previous user experience if you continue the test. Again, I would not continue.

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GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Unfortunately, even if things are fixed on GMAC's end, the timer may start with those 9 minutes still counted. Consider resetting the mock. Official Mock 1 and 2 allow for unlimited resets and, though it may be frustrating you saw a single question, it is just one question.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Aarya20,

Did you get all of this sorted out?

Aarya20 · Answer

Yes, I went ahead and reset the mocks, that way I did not get any repeat questions and was able to retake the mock right from the start

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