When to draw answer grids on scratch paper?

Question

The method I've been following throughout my practice has been to draw four quadrants per page, and within each quadrant, list A,B,C,D and E down the left side. At which point during the actual GMAT exam will I be allowed to do this? For instance, will they let me draw these out while the instructions are being read, or do I have to do it during the 75 minute timed period?

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cougarblue · Answer

If you want to take time to do this, you can spend time during the 2 10-minute breaks, or go deliberately slow through the instructions. There will be a timer at all times telling you how much time you have for everything.

Yahsek · Answer

I too use ABCDE on my scratch paper. I just use the break inbetween quant and verbal to write it on my pad. It normally doesn't take more than a minute to scribble down about 30 line's worth.

pmenon · Answer

i write down ABCDE per question, as each question is revealed.

sonibubu · Answer

I did this specifically for verbal:

Number 1-41 columns across the top and A-E rows going down on the left side. As you eliminate answers, put an X in its location. For example, on question 2 you've eliminated A,C, and D...this means that there should be X in 2A, 2C, and 2D.

mymba99 · Answer

soni
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very inspiring. Thanks.

MeddlingKid · Answer

So you essentially have to use a portion of the break to do this? Will they bring me a new pad between each section so I can do it before I take my break? In other words, after my AWA I could get a new pad, as well as after my Quant?

sonibubu · Answer

You can request a new pad each break. I put the table on page 1. It takes 2 minutes to do it, you have 10 minute breaks. I made the table and ate food during the break.

MeddlingKid · Answer

Sounds reasonable. I just wanted to make sure I didn't spend 2 minutes to make my grid, go eat, and come back to a new pad.

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