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27 Dec 2021, 05:57
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I have decided to take my GMAT Exam Online on 26 December (Sunday) because I just started a new job and am unable to apply leaves to take my GMAT. I have a really good faith in getting my target scores (700) as all of my Veritas Prep Test Scores were between 680 - 720 (Q47 - Q49, and V36 - V39).
On the test day, I made a mistake in waiting in front of my laptop way too early (1.5 hours before). It took the proctor more than 8 mins to connect with me after my actual test time, but that did not hindle my testing durations. After several checking, I finally started my exam with AWA, IR, Quant, and Verb. I am positive that my internet connection is more than adequate to carry out the test (480 Mbps on average), however, the platform does not necessary provide the best connectivity for your exam. It took approx. 15 - 20 seconds for the question to proceed to the next question after I have pressed "Next" several times. I need to press "Next" several times as the first few times it took more than 20 seconds for it to process to the next question. I raised my concern to the proctor and what I got is "I am sorry, there is nothing I can do, I am just a proctor, if you are unsatisfied with the service, I recommend you to leave your comment in the survey after the exam". This truly traumatized me and I think I missed total of 2 questions on IR, and 5 questions each on Quant and Verbal sections. Finally, my score came out as 640 (Q44 V33) with IR score of 5. It is a huge improvement for myself as my first few GMAT scores were 530 and 550, but I am not sure whether is it enough for me to get into the university I plan to apply (average score of 670).
On the other hand, my view on GMAT Online is avoid taking it if possible. You just would not know what will happen to your laptop, your internet connectivity on that day. In my case, I am very sure that it is the platform's problem for the questions lagging. My first GMAT Online (the one that I got 530) was during March 2020, and that was when the GMAT Online service provider is Pearson instead of Examity. In my humble opinion, despite the lower marks that I obtained for my first exam, the exam is much smoother although I heard there are more technical errors with Pearson but I do not recall any lagging for my questions to proceed to the next one.
Since Round 2 deadline is coming soon, should I retake my GMAT or should I focus on my application?
On the test day, I made a mistake in waiting in front of my laptop way too early (1.5 hours before). It took the proctor more than 8 mins to connect with me after my actual test time, but that did not hindle my testing durations. After several checking, I finally started my exam with AWA, IR, Quant, and Verb. I am positive that my internet connection is more than adequate to carry out the test (480 Mbps on average), however, the platform does not necessary provide the best connectivity for your exam. It took approx. 15 - 20 seconds for the question to proceed to the next question after I have pressed "Next" several times. I need to press "Next" several times as the first few times it took more than 20 seconds for it to process to the next question. I raised my concern to the proctor and what I got is "I am sorry, there is nothing I can do, I am just a proctor, if you are unsatisfied with the service, I recommend you to leave your comment in the survey after the exam". This truly traumatized me and I think I missed total of 2 questions on IR, and 5 questions each on Quant and Verbal sections. Finally, my score came out as 640 (Q44 V33) with IR score of 5. It is a huge improvement for myself as my first few GMAT scores were 530 and 550, but I am not sure whether is it enough for me to get into the university I plan to apply (average score of 670).
On the other hand, my view on GMAT Online is avoid taking it if possible. You just would not know what will happen to your laptop, your internet connectivity on that day. In my case, I am very sure that it is the platform's problem for the questions lagging. My first GMAT Online (the one that I got 530) was during March 2020, and that was when the GMAT Online service provider is Pearson instead of Examity. In my humble opinion, despite the lower marks that I obtained for my first exam, the exam is much smoother although I heard there are more technical errors with Pearson but I do not recall any lagging for my questions to proceed to the next one.
Since Round 2 deadline is coming soon, should I retake my GMAT or should I focus on my application?
27 Dec 2021, 12:38
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Hi YZLIM1994,
I'm sorry to hear about your GMAT. Given your experience on test day, I think that 640 is an impressive score. Regarding how to move forward, if possible, I say you give the GMAT one more shot. Once you make a decision, either way, feel free to let me know.
I'm sorry to hear about your GMAT. Given your experience on test day, I think that 640 is an impressive score. Regarding how to move forward, if possible, I say you give the GMAT one more shot. Once you make a decision, either way, feel free to let me know.
28 Dec 2021, 16:20
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Hi YZLIM1994,
To start, raising a 530 to a 640 is a fantastic achievement! If your first-choice School has an AVERAGE GMAT Score of 670, then this 640 is almost certainly in the 'acceptable range' for that Program (as a certain percentage of Applicants who are invited to attend this Program will score at - or above - that average and a certain percentage will score lower). As such, a retest might not be necessary. At this point, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions (including the type of GMAT Score that you might 'need') and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement.
There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
The technical issues that you faced during your At-home GMAT certainly sound severe enough that you should lodge a complaint. Unfortunately, a number of Test-takers who've taken the GMAT in that format have reported similar technical issues. As a customer, you are supposed to receive a reasonably standard, tech-issue-free testing experience - and that is not what you experienced. It might take some time for an Official review and investigation of your situation (and that might go past the application deadline(s) that you're facing - so if you're happy with this 640, then your time and energy might be better spent working on your applications. You could also potentially retake the GMAT in this timeframe, but again - that might not be necessary.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
To start, raising a 530 to a 640 is a fantastic achievement! If your first-choice School has an AVERAGE GMAT Score of 670, then this 640 is almost certainly in the 'acceptable range' for that Program (as a certain percentage of Applicants who are invited to attend this Program will score at - or above - that average and a certain percentage will score lower). As such, a retest might not be necessary. At this point, you would likely find it beneficial to speak with an Admissions Expert about your overall profile and plans. Those Experts should be able to answer your Admissions questions (including the type of GMAT Score that you might 'need') and help define the specific areas of your profile that could use some improvement.
There's a Forum full of those Experts here:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/ask-admissio ... tants-124/
The technical issues that you faced during your At-home GMAT certainly sound severe enough that you should lodge a complaint. Unfortunately, a number of Test-takers who've taken the GMAT in that format have reported similar technical issues. As a customer, you are supposed to receive a reasonably standard, tech-issue-free testing experience - and that is not what you experienced. It might take some time for an Official review and investigation of your situation (and that might go past the application deadline(s) that you're facing - so if you're happy with this 640, then your time and energy might be better spent working on your applications. You could also potentially retake the GMAT in this timeframe, but again - that might not be necessary.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
