Yellow-grid flip pad available during all GMAT sections?

Question

Hi guys.

I've done a bit research and found out that the GMAT provides a yellow-grid flip pad to take notes during the exam.

Is this pad available during all four GMAT sections (Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitive, Verbal)?

All information found online were not 100% clear.

Thanks!
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abhimahna · Answer

Hi guenthermat , Welcome to GMATClub.

Yes, it is true that you will get a pad and a marker once you enter the test center and it will remain with you until you complete your exam. You can also ask for more if you need.

AjiteshArun · Answer

Yes. The pad will always be available, and you can request a replacement whenever you need it.

guenthermat · Answer

Thanks a lot - but why should I request a replacement? I thought I could write onto this pad and the wipe away my notes with something like a tissue?

AjiteshArun · Answer

You don't have to wipe anything. Just ask for a new pad. They won't even allow you to take anything into the testing room that you could use to wipe the pad.

guenthermat · Answer

Okat - that sounds complicated. E.g. if I need a new pad after every 4-5 exercise, I will loose a lot time with requesting a new pad :D

mcelroytutoring · Answer

Just raise your hand while you are working on a new question, and the proctor will replace your pad ASAP. But obviously don't write anything down while you are working on the new question, because your current yellow pad will be switched out momentarily.

guenthermat · Answer

mcelroytutoring , thanks - all clear!

Best.
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EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi guenthermat,

In most Testing Centers, the laminated pad is legal-pad sized and 6 sheets (and you can write on both sides of each sheet). The front of the first sheet has instructions written on it, so you essentially have 11 'surfaces' to write on. That is a LOT of space - and if you were organized, then you could probably take your entire GMAT on just one pad. That having been said, you can exchange your pad for a fresh one (you will have to trade pads though - you can't have 2 pads at once) at any time - including during your two 8-minute breaks. Thus, the smartest time to make that exchange is during a break, when you won't have to wait for the moderator to come to you (while your Test clock is running).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

ashwink · Answer

You get a pad once you enter the room. There are a lot of pages which should be sufficient for the whole exam!

guenthermat · Answer

ashwink  &  EMPOWERgmatRichC

Thank you both!

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