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PadawanOfTheGMAT · Answer

Any news? I'm considering getting one of these (expensive) booklets, people say it's preferable to get used to it before The Day.

TimeSquareDesi · Answer

i went to kinko's and got 15 pages of legal-size paper laminated. i told myself i'd use them for cats (since i have 15, i dont have to erase) but i have yet to use any of them :D lol. i am using regular old loose-leaf paper and a pen like a caveman :D

PadawanOfTheGMAT · Answer

I have read that you get trash your sleeves with the ink if you don't pay attention, so it's advisable to take the test using a black tshirt or at least clothes you're not affraid to damage :lol:

ThomasD · Answer

I had one and used it actively for my exam prep - when studying at home. Whenever I took a CAT at work, I just used plain pencil and paper. I don't think it's necessary at all for your prep. Sure it simulates the actual test environment, but I do not think that boosted my prep or my final score at all

ThomasD · Answer

nah, I really don't think it did anything for me! It did not feel weird or strange to use or anything. The pen worked just fine at home and at the test center (they gave me 3 there just in case). Just make sure that during any one section you do not need to write more then the 12 pages per booklet (I believe it was 12 correct me if I am wrong). Otherwise you need to exchange the booklet while your timed session is running. Make sure you exchange it between each of the other session so that you never run out of free space.

lonewolf · Answer

You should look up info in this forum. There are fair amount of discussions going around for noteboard used in GMAT.

The question is no by the way, you cannot use your own pens. Everything will be provided by the test center

PadawanOfTheGMAT · Answer

Isn't the board erasable? 12 pages for doing all the math is not enough!

mohater · Answer

The test booklet is erasable, but you are not given an eraser. The administrator will give you a new booklet.

mohater · Answer

No, you are given a test booklet with a marker. It looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-GMAT-Si ... 0979017580 You can only enter the test area with your ID used for admittance, nothing else. No pens, no paper, pockets empty, etc.

PadawanOfTheGMAT · Answer

So we can't even bring a hankie to blow our nose if needed? Do they provide some kind of tissue to erase the board?

What about drinking, peeing and an apple for nibbling during breaks? Are there banned? I don't see myself spending 3h30 without drinking a single drop of water

TimeSquareDesi · Answer

hanky - if needed, the test center provides you with tissues.

eraser for the writing pads - nope. when u need more space, raise your hand and the proctor/person overseeing the exam gives you more.

as for breaks, you get a break in between sections. go to the gmac website for the specifics.

bb · Answer

Just as FYI - I posted a photo review of the  test simulation booklet with marker here

bb · Answer

not really - a dry tissue will not erase and I believe you are not supposed to either....

gmatftw · Answer

oh, didn't think about it being dry. silly me - thanks! i'll go and pick up one of those manhattan booklets/marker then!

bb · Answer

Well, you don't know until you try, but actually the whole experience is not that bad - the marker is really good - it's my favorite pen now and I have some good pens from all the vendor meetings I attend.

faro · Answer

Can't you spit on the noteboard and erase using the tissues or your clothes? :wink:

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