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This may be a stupid question (in fact, i'm sure it is), but are calculators allowed during the exam?
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You are not allowed to bring ANYTHING except ID. EVerything else goes in a locker.

Pencils and scratch paper will be provided. You have to get Kleenex approved if you have a cold. :!:
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thank you for your quick response...much appreciated
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Repeat after me: You are not allowed to bring ANYTHING except ID (which you MUST bring).

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However, the computer screen has a countdown timer you can activate.
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I am not sure where you will be taking your test, but I smuggled a few things in with me. I had my writst watch which as electronic. I also brought a pencil sharpener, but I asked to bring it in.

I was very official and stringent when I took TOEFL but then I realized that they did not really care if you have a watch or not, so I just did not bother to take it off. I did not really need to use it since there is a timer on the test, but things are flexible at some places.

Also the break between the sections is not exactly 5 minutes - I took about 15 or so, and I heard people taking 30 minutes to wanter around.


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I am not sure where you will be taking your test, but I smuggled a few things in with me. I had my writst watch which as electronic. I also brought a pencil sharpener, but I asked to bring it in.

I was very official and stringent when I took TOEFL but then I realized that they did not really care if you have a watch or not, so I just did not bother to take it off. I did not really need to use it since there is a timer on the test, but things are flexible at some places.

Also the break between the sections is not exactly 5 minutes - I took about 15 or so, and I heard people taking 30 minutes to wanter around.


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So onthe GMAT does the test not start automatically after a 5 min break?
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I am not sure where you will be taking your test, but I smuggled a few things in with me. I had my writst watch which as electronic. I also brought a pencil sharpener, but I asked to bring it in.

I was very official and stringent when I took TOEFL but then I realized that they did not really care if you have a watch or not, so I just did not bother to take it off. I did not really need to use it since there is a timer on the test, but things are flexible at some places.

Also the break between the sections is not exactly 5 minutes - I took about 15 or so, and I heard people taking 30 minutes to wanter around.


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So onthe GMAT does the test not start automatically after a 5 min break?
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No, it does not.

They press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER or smth like that and it starts the test.

I think this is because it takes you a long time to check in/out and in such case you will have 1 min to use the bathroom - not exactly the time I need. :lol:


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are stop watches allowed? thanks


I am not sure where you will be taking your test, but I smuggled a few things in with me. I had my writst watch which as electronic. I also brought a pencil sharpener, but I asked to bring it in.

I was very official and stringent when I took TOEFL but then I realized that they did not really care if you have a watch or not, so I just did not bother to take it off. I did not really need to use it since there is a timer on the test, but things are flexible at some places.

Also the break between the sections is not exactly 5 minutes - I took about 15 or so, and I heard people taking 30 minutes to wanter around.


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So onthe GMAT does the test not start automatically after a 5 min break?


No, it does not.

They press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER or smth like that and it starts the test.

I think this is because it takes you a long time to check in/out and in such case you will have 1 min to use the bathroom - not exactly the time I need. :lol:


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Thanks for the quick reply.
When i took the test, I ran to the toilet fearing that the test would start exactly after 5 min. I would have liked to have a breather for a few minutes.
I am retaking it very soon. Now I know I can afford to relax for while.
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are stop watches allowed? thanks


I am not sure where you will be taking your test, but I smuggled a few things in with me. I had my writst watch which as electronic. I also brought a pencil sharpener, but I asked to bring it in.

I was very official and stringent when I took TOEFL but then I realized that they did not really care if you have a watch or not, so I just did not bother to take it off. I did not really need to use it since there is a timer on the test, but things are flexible at some places.

Also the break between the sections is not exactly 5 minutes - I took about 15 or so, and I heard people taking 30 minutes to wanter around.


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So onthe GMAT does the test not start automatically after a 5 min break?


No, it does not.

They press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER or smth like that and it starts the test.

I think this is because it takes you a long time to check in/out and in such case you will have 1 min to use the bathroom - not exactly the time I need. :lol:


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Thanks for the quick reply.
When i took the test, I ran to the toilet fearing that the test would start exactly after 5 min. I would have liked to have a breather for a few minutes.
I am retaking it very soon. Now I know I can afford to relax for while.
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Did the test start by itself when you came back? or you don't remember.

PP starts by itself, but at the test center they control it.
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I remember it started after i press some key.
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BB,

does the test not start autopmatiically after 5 min. I reallly could do with a 15 min break to jack up my verbal score

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