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Today was my scheduled online GMAT exam at 9:30 am. I arrived at the exam center and completed my check-in by 9:15 am. However, even after nearly an hour, I found myself still waiting for the proctor to start the Zoom meeting.
Throughout this period, I persistently refreshed and sent emails seeking assistance from support and customer care. Eventually, upon conveying my concerns to Examity Support, Rama Swamy Naidu informed me that the examiner had been awaiting my presence. Shockingly, I was told that the exam had commenced without me. ( Please note: I had been attempting to enter the exam for an hour, repeatedly refreshing the page to access the Zoom link and wait for the examiner. Only after I notified Examity Support did they take action and commence the exam! )
I had already completed the system check, and my ID information was ready—I believe I followed all necessary procedures. I paid for this test and I need to get the grades to apply to the schools I want. This is my first time taking the test, and this result is very surprising and disappointing to me ( or I can say, the worst exam experience in my life).
I'm sharing this experience not only to seek solidarity with others who might have faced a similar situation but also to caution fellow students about the uncertainties associated with online exams. I urgently seek immediate assistance or advice!
Throughout this period, I persistently refreshed and sent emails seeking assistance from support and customer care. Eventually, upon conveying my concerns to Examity Support, Rama Swamy Naidu informed me that the examiner had been awaiting my presence. Shockingly, I was told that the exam had commenced without me. ( Please note: I had been attempting to enter the exam for an hour, repeatedly refreshing the page to access the Zoom link and wait for the examiner. Only after I notified Examity Support did they take action and commence the exam! )
I had already completed the system check, and my ID information was ready—I believe I followed all necessary procedures. I paid for this test and I need to get the grades to apply to the schools I want. This is my first time taking the test, and this result is very surprising and disappointing to me ( or I can say, the worst exam experience in my life).
I'm sharing this experience not only to seek solidarity with others who might have faced a similar situation but also to caution fellow students about the uncertainties associated with online exams. I urgently seek immediate assistance or advice!
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17 Dec 2023, 07:20
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Hi SHannon27, good morning and thanks for sharing your story.
I'm very sorry to hear about your poor experience taking the GMAT online. Sadly, I have already heard similar horror stories about the GMAT Focus online as well.
I even had my own first attempt at the GMAT online cancelled by test security for "looking away from the screen" before the exam had even begun. By that time, the proctor was already an hour late—and I had already been on camera (recorded from the chest up, pupils tracked by computer) for a full hour.
For this reason, I am advising all students to take the test-center GMAT instead of the GMAT online whenever possible. It's less intrusive, an easier experience overall, and more likely to end in a good result.
Also, you should try asking for a free GMAT retake voucher due to your poor experience.
I'm very sorry to hear about your poor experience taking the GMAT online. Sadly, I have already heard similar horror stories about the GMAT Focus online as well.
I even had my own first attempt at the GMAT online cancelled by test security for "looking away from the screen" before the exam had even begun. By that time, the proctor was already an hour late—and I had already been on camera (recorded from the chest up, pupils tracked by computer) for a full hour.
For this reason, I am advising all students to take the test-center GMAT instead of the GMAT online whenever possible. It's less intrusive, an easier experience overall, and more likely to end in a good result.
Also, you should try asking for a free GMAT retake voucher due to your poor experience.
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