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Also, the calculator is not allowed on the GMAT at a test center, but what is to stop people from using one at home? Doesn’t seem fair.
Proctor online will destroy you if you even glance around to think lol, let alone a calculator.
took gmat online and it sucked, proctor was a dick, computer freezing and I had a relatively new macbook air at the time.
Oh ok damn I didn’t even know about online proctors. Yeah my computer locks up sometimes - that would really stress me out. Did you decide to re-take in a brick and mortar location or were you satisfied with your score?
I'm in a similar situation considering taking an online GMAT. I need to take one anyway but wondering which delivery method would be better. I don't live close to an exam center and need some flexibility around an exam date as I work FT, so an online version seems to be more suitable for my needs, but I read some stories about awful proctors and technical issues and have a big dilemma haha so guys, those of you who took an online version of GMAT, please share your insights!
I took the GMAT (not GMAT Focus) a few times in person over the past year. While it's nice to be in a testing center and get access to the laminated scratch paper, I had a few bad experiences including a fire alarm going off and the person next to me typing super loudly. It also sucks taking a break and having the proctor check you every time.
I recently took the GRE (shorter version) at home and liked it way more. Not only did I do much better relatively on the GRE, but the at home experience was honestly better as well. I'd recommend being in a really quiet room where no one will even think to come in. Basically didn't have any issues with the GRE other than the proctor telling me to move my camera once when I was really close to it in the middle of a quant problem.
yeah I have had the same experience with the shorter version of the GRE and I definitely recommend it if you have a nice quiet room. The set up of the software takes no longer than 10 minutes and it's a lot more comfortable when you're in your own chair, but that's a personal preference.
Unrelated to the topic but can i ask you how did you do if you have your result back?
330+ with 165 or higher on each section (trying not to give more info to stay anonymous). Basically the equivalent of 740+ so good enough for all top MBA programs
Just wondering having drinks and writing on blank sheets of paper is fine right? I drink a lot and might want to down 2 - 3 Redbulls during the 2 hours. Plus water.
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