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Not sure if this is on the thread (way too many comments lol), but do we need a microphone for the exam? My computer doesn’t have a microphone built-in mic, but I have a headset that has a microphone [not sure if I could use that during the exam]; I also have a stand-alone microphone too.


You will need a microphone but they don’t allow headphones so it is a bit of a puzzle.... May need to borrow a computer.

PS. Souvik mentioned after his test that he had to WebCams connected to the computer but the default system WebCam was the only one accessible during the test even though both half past the system check.... So even if you try to add another piece of hardware to your system, it may not get used to be disabled. so even if you try to add another piece of hardware to your system, it may not get used to be disabled

Posted from my mobile device

Even your hardware will be lock-down/quarantine.

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Thank you ReasonGMAT - added your debrief to the first page of this discussion
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-online- ... 22007.html

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I have updated the list of pros and cons for the ONLINE GMAT with the new information about score reports, touchscreens, and silly wired mice/keyboards. Let me know if anything else I can add :-)


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I've been trying to take the online test for over an hour now, and I keep getting a variety of error messages from Pearson Vue...grrr.

First I had problems with getting the workplace photos to work--even though I thought I had already taken care of that issue last night, it turns out that you have to do it all over again when the test begins. I tried over and over, and they were finally approved on the 3rd (or maybe 4th?) try. All I know is, Pearson Vue now has a ton of photos of me, my license and my daughter's room. : / I logged onto the test briefly, answered a single question confirming my identity, had some connection issues that got resolved, then, just as the test was about to begin, I was logged off by the proctor without any notice and locked out of the exam.

Before that, there was a chat option available, but when I clicked on it, it just said something vague like "Thank you. A proctor will respond when available." I did get a chance to try out the online whiteboard and text editor, which was cool, but all I saw was a spinning circle while the test waited to load. I never even saw a single Quant question before the proctor closed the window and effectively ended the exam.

Now I am no longer able to start / restart my GMAT Online exam from my mba.com account page, even though it indicates that the exam is "in progress":













I tried over and over for this byzantine process to work, but it never quite did, even though I got very close. Just a bunch of mystery error messages, frozen loading screens, etc. I never even heard a proctor's voice on the other side. Neither did I receive a single chat message or phone call regarding any of my tech issues, even though the program said that the proctors would contact us by phone with any concerns. Disappointing to say the least.

Also kind of weird that right before the exam is supposed to begin, they put you on camera and say "you must now obey all exam rules," but at the same time they tell you to check your phone for messages from the proctor. How am I supposed to check my phone and follow the test rules at the same time?

What a joke! Oh well. That's what I get for being an early adopter, I guess. I'l probably try again in a couple of weeks.

Overall, this experience was highly discouraging and made my 6-hour long At-Home GRE on 4/5/20 seem fun by comparison. I would not recommend taking the GMAT Online just yet--there are currently too many bugs in the technology.

-Brian

p.s. I just explained to my wife everything that happened, and how the proctor logged me off just as the test was about to begin. She said, "maybe they saw that it was Brian McElroy and got scared."

I picked the right gal, fellas. :cool:

Update, 12:51 am PST:

The saga continues... :cry:



This gets more ridiculous by the hour. I was on camera waiting for the exam to start about 3 different times for probably 45 minutes total, so of course I looked off camera...to check my phone to see whether my proctors were calling me or sending me any messages about what was happening, as Pearson Vue had alerted me to do (see pics above). They weren't.

So your GMAT Online exam can really be cancelled if you simply look away from the screen, even before the test begins? Ugh. Give me the test center GMAT back.

By the way, the email from Pearson Vue above was of the "**PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL**" variety. Get ready for the red tape...
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hi, is there a full and final update about touchscreens? The last someone on the thread mentioned touchscreens are allowed by not a stylus. You can use your fingers but?
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hi, is there a full and final update about touchscreens? The last someone on the thread mentioned touchscreens are allowed by not a stylus. You can use your fingers but?

It is unlikely that they will allow the touchscreen feature... :/
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Hi!

Do you know if we are allowed to use noise cancellation earplugs?

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Hi guys I still don't understand if the gmat score is available within 7 days or more than that
can someone help me please

this is what GMAC told me but I still don't understand the 20 days part.

"""""" Hi Marco,
I am sorry for the confusion. With the test center exam, scores are reportable within 20 days. For the GMAT Online your scores will be available within 7 business days. """""


English is not my first language sorry
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Hi guys I still don't understand if the gmat score is available within 7 days or more than that
can someone help me please

this is what GMAC told me but I still don't understand the 20 days part.

"""""" Hi Marco,
I am sorry for the confusion. With the test center exam, scores are reportable within 20 days. For the GMAT Online your scores will be available within 7 business days. """""


English is not my first language sorry


Hi Marco,

Don't worry! Your GMAT online score will be available within 7 days.

If you take test center GMAT, which is not possible currently due to lockdown, then the official report will be available in 20 days.
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Hi guys I still don't understand if the gmat score is available within 7 days or more than that
can someone help me please

this is what GMAC told me but I still don't understand the 20 days part.

"""""" Hi Marco,
I am sorry for the confusion. With the test center exam, scores are reportable within 20 days. For the GMAT Online your scores will be available within 7 business days. """""


English is not my first language sorry


Hi Marco,

Don't worry! Your GMAT online score will be available within 7 days.

If you take test center GMAT, which is not possible currently due to lockdown, then the official report will be available in 20 days.


Ok so if I take the Gmat Online on May 3rd I'll receive the score before May 13th, right?
Also, the fact that the official report will be available in 20 days is nothing new right? isn't it supposed to come in 20 days anyways even if there were no Covid?
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Hi guys I still don't understand if the gmat score is available within 7 days or more than that
can someone help me please

this is what GMAC told me but I still don't understand the 20 days part.

"""""" Hi Marco,
I am sorry for the confusion. With the test center exam, scores are reportable within 20 days. For the GMAT Online your scores will be available within 7 business days. """""


English is not my first language sorry


Hi Marco,

Don't worry! Your GMAT online score will be available within 7 days.

If you take test center GMAT, which is not possible currently due to lockdown, then the official report will be available in 20 days.


Ok so if I take the Gmat Online on May 3rd I'll receive the score before May 13th, right?
Also, the fact that the official report will be available in 20 days is nothing new right? isn't it supposed to come in 20 days anyways even if there were no Covid?

This is what I found in mba.com:

"Your official score will be sent to you via email (to the email on your registration record) within 7 business days of completing your exam".

So they basically reduced the number of days from 20 to 7 for online GMAT.
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Hello everyone,
I hope someone can help me with this doubt. If I take the GMAT online do I have to wait 16 days to take it again at test centre? I looked for the answer in the forum but was not able to find it. Thank you.
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If someone is curios about cancellation (did it after watching live chat). here it is.
I personally was too dumb to book the online exam way early. I wish I had spent all that time on GRE earlier from the limited time I had :(
Its their mistake and I am the one being punished 100$ for their stupidity really.
There is a Chinese saying "In every disaster for some there is an opportunity" , ETS Vs GMAC.
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Hello friends,

You can practice on the whiteboard here-

https://www.expertsglobal.com/whiteboard-on-gmat/

Hope this helps.

All the best!
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Hello friends,

You can practice on the whiteboard here-

https://www.expertsglobal.com/whiteboard-on-gmat/

Hope this helps.

All the best!
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Thanks! Just tried it and I am convinced that my quant score will be lower thanks to the online whiteboard.

For people who must take the online edition, practice makes perfect.
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Hello friends,

You can practice on the whiteboard here-

https://www.expertsglobal.com/whiteboard-on-gmat/

Hope this helps.

All the best!
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Thanks! Just tried it and I am convinced that my quant score will be lower thanks to the online whiteboard.

For people who must take the online edition, practice makes perfect.

Extraordinary times, my friend.

Totally with you on the need for practice.

All the best!
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Thanks for posting and sharing your experience with the Online GMAT Cyjdong

I have created a new topic for it here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-online- ... 22052.html

Thanks!
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