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23 Sep 2020, 10:36
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Hi everyone- I have a question regarding the overall limits for the in-person versus the online version of the GMAT....it's a bit convoluted so bear with me. I'm aware that for the traditional in-person GMAT exam, you are limited to 5 attempts per 12mo and 8 attempts all time. And up until recently, the online GMAT was offered once and would not count against any of the in-person GMAT attempt limits. According to the GMAC website, starting today (Sept. 23rd), in addition to being able to take the online version a second time, it would also start to count against the in-person GMAT attempts limit.
I currently have two GMAT tests scheduled, an online exam for Sept 25th (scheduled a few weeks ago) and an in-person exam for October 2nd. The in-person test for 10/02 would be my 5th attempt within 12 months...with the new rules, it would become my 6th. So my question is, how would GMAC account for online exams that occur after September 23rd, but were scheduled BEFORE that date. Also, I have scheduled and paid for both exams already. The normal system blocks that prevent someone from scheduling exams within 16 days of each attempt or in excess of the 5 attempt/12 month limit allowed me to book it. It seems like there's some ambiguity regarding if/when the online exams would count against the yearly & lifetime limits. My concern is that I sit for both and they end up cancelling one after the fact (potentially the better score of the two). Sorry for the wordy question but I'd like to hear your input.
I currently have two GMAT tests scheduled, an online exam for Sept 25th (scheduled a few weeks ago) and an in-person exam for October 2nd. The in-person test for 10/02 would be my 5th attempt within 12 months...with the new rules, it would become my 6th. So my question is, how would GMAC account for online exams that occur after September 23rd, but were scheduled BEFORE that date. Also, I have scheduled and paid for both exams already. The normal system blocks that prevent someone from scheduling exams within 16 days of each attempt or in excess of the 5 attempt/12 month limit allowed me to book it. It seems like there's some ambiguity regarding if/when the online exams would count against the yearly & lifetime limits. My concern is that I sit for both and they end up cancelling one after the fact (potentially the better score of the two). Sorry for the wordy question but I'd like to hear your input.
23 Sep 2020, 10:42
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Hi and Welcome!
Interesting question. I think the way the official policy would work is that you are not supposed to take that Oct 2nd test. At the same time, I am not sure GMAC will be smart enough to go back and review and cancel your 6th attempt automatically. They may let those slide but if they play by the rules, they technically would not allow that 6th attempt.
It is a wait-and-see game type of thing. The one painful element of it I can see is if you get a good score and then AFTER they decide to be stingy the cancel it (that would be horrible of them but not unthinkable).
Bottom line - it is unchartered waters and it can go either way. I am guessing 65% chance you will be able to take it on both dates.
Interesting question. I think the way the official policy would work is that you are not supposed to take that Oct 2nd test. At the same time, I am not sure GMAC will be smart enough to go back and review and cancel your 6th attempt automatically. They may let those slide but if they play by the rules, they technically would not allow that 6th attempt.
It is a wait-and-see game type of thing. The one painful element of it I can see is if you get a good score and then AFTER they decide to be stingy the cancel it (that would be horrible of them but not unthinkable).
Bottom line - it is unchartered waters and it can go either way. I am guessing 65% chance you will be able to take it on both dates.
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23 Sep 2020, 11:18
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Hi and thanks for the quick response. Yes, I understand and agree with your point of view but my issue isn't really about exploiting a potential loophole. Before GMAC offered the opportunity to retake the online version of the GMAT, they stated that people would have one opportunity to take the exam and it would not count against any of the existing exam limit policies. And like any other test, you have the opportunity to schedule your test date for several months ahead. As far as I'm aware, they instituted the rule that online exams would count against attempt limits when they recently announced the new retake option. If that's the case, someone who scheduled the exams prior to the limit rule change should be grandfathered into the new policy and shouldn't be in violation of anything....at least that's my, admittedly self-serving, opinion. Basically I'm just trying to make the point that there seems to be a legitimate argument here as opposed to either exploiting a loophole or just trying to stay under GMAC's radar.
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