{"id":4203,"date":"2020-06-17T12:49:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T12:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/?p=4203"},"modified":"2023-11-01T21:26:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T15:56:21","slug":"student-experiences-gmat-online-test-at-home-experience-eligibility-registration-pattern-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/student-experiences-gmat-online-test-at-home-experience-eligibility-registration-pattern-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"She decided to take GMAT online and scored 740. Here&#8217;s her experience."},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) is a test for students who want to pursue graduate management programs abroad. You can take GMAT online, rather than take the GMAT Exam at a test center.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAC came up with it when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the test centers to shut down. The test, which is now being accepted by over 7000 business schools, has become a great alternative for students looking to apply for their MBA next year.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what Stacey, a recent test-taker, said about the GMAT online exam &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div data-tf-widget=\"Aa3rhoxx\" data-tf-iframe-props=\"title=Aptitude tests guide - GRE, GMAT, SAT\" data-tf-medium=\"snippet\" data-tf-hidden=\"hubspot_utk=xxxxx,hubspot_page_name=xxxxx,hubspot_page_url=xxxxx,utm_source=ORGANIC_SEARCH,utm_medium=Blog,utm_campaign=student-experiences-gmat-online-test-at-home-experience-eligibility-registration-pattern-practice-test\" style=\"width:100%;height:500px;\"><\/div><script src=\"\/\/embed.typeform.com\/next\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"who-is-eligible-for-the-gmat-online-exam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is eligible for the GMAT online exam?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam is available in all locations, except Mainland China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Sudan. Currently, it is only being administered in English. So, if you&#8217;re living in any of these countries, or don&#8217;t know English, you&#8217;re not eligible to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/list-of-100-graduate-schools-with-low-gpa-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GMAT from home<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to fulfill certain GMAT requirements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"system-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System requirements<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you have to do is make sure your personal computer meets the minimum requirements stated below-<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your Operating System should be Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or macOS 10.3 and above.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should disable your firewalls.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The minimum screen resolution of your monitor should be 1024 x 786.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your browser must be the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Chrome, or Firefox.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your internet connection should have a minimum speed of 1 Mbps.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal or external webcam, microphone, and speakers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable the internet cookies on your browser.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lastly, and most importantly, see that you&#8217;re connected to a power source before starting your exam.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve set up your system, we recommend you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.pearsonvue.com\/gmac\/onvue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run a system test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your computer. It&#8217;s important to do this before the day of your <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/gmat-exam-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GMAT exam<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"prepare-your-environment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare your environment<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6592 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-6592\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall.jpg\" alt=\"All-White Home Office Interior\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/full-length-view-minimal-home-office-design-with-wooden-chair-white-computer-desk-against-white-wall-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>As you set up, make sure you&#8217;re not within an arm&#8217;s reach of books, notepads, sticky notes, papers, pens, or pencils.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 id=\"find-a-quiet-room-where-you-can-take-the-test-without-getting-interrupted\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a quiet room where you can take the test without getting interrupted.<\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;You don&#8217;t want them to hear voices floating into the room, so close your doors and windows.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 id=\"make-sure-your-desktop-is-clean-because-the-proctor-will-ask-you-to-take-photos-of-your-work-area-before-starting-the-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make sure your desktop is clean because the proctor will ask you to take photos of your work area before starting the test.<\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I was asked to click pictures of my desk from all the four directions, and then I had to put my phone away.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 id=\"your-desktop-should-only-have-your-computer-its-charger-and-id-proof-passport-or-drivers-license-on-it-if-you-decide-to-use-physical-writing-materials-you-can-also-have-a-whiteboard-and-a\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your desktop should only have your computer, its charger, and ID proof (passport or driver&#8217;s license) on it. If you decide to use <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/mba-statement-of-purpose-writing-tips-samples-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">physical writing materials,<\/a> you can also have a whiteboard and an erasable marker on your desk.<\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;You can have a water bottle on your desk, but its container should be transparent.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you have additional monitors, we suggest you unplug and turn them off. GMAC prohibits the usage of phones, tablets, or any other electronic devices during the exam. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, place them out of your reach while you&#8217;re taking the exam and make sure you don&#8217;t use them during the break, either.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"whiteboard-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiteboard options<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For taking notes during the exam, students are allowed to use a physical whiteboard, an online whiteboard, or both. It&#8217;s important to figure out which option works best for you before taking the exam.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to use a physical whiteboard, it should be no bigger than 12 x 20 inches. You can use 2 erasable markers and one whiteboard eraser during the test.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it takes a while to get used to writing on a whiteboard, we suggest you order it well in advance of your exam. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 id=\"practice-on-it-for-at-least-2-weeks-before-your-test-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice on it for at least 2 weeks before your test day.<\/h5>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;It&#8217;s great that we have the option to use both! Now I can take notes on the physical whiteboard for Quants, and use the online one for <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/lor-samples-for-ms-in-cs-shared-by-students-who-have-admits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Verbal and IR<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have access to an online whiteboard throughout the exam. All you have to do is click on the whiteboard icon in the top navigation bar<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of your screen. The good thing about this is that you won&#8217;t have to erase your notes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;You can pull up the online whiteboard even before the test begins. I used this time to write down my time management strategy, and it stayed on the board throughout the exam.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can simply scroll and write more. To help students prepare, GMAC has provided a practice whiteboard on its website.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-register-for-the-gmat-online-exam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I register for the GMAT online exam?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register for your exam-<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.gmac.com\/Account\/LogIn?ReturnUrl=%2fOpenId%2fAskUser&amp;__hstc=34420606.c49344be2bebbc1de25cc68b8eb06c1b.1592197423161.1592203201496.1592209091318.3&amp;__hssc=34420606.5.1592209091318&amp;__hsfp=1112874076&amp;_ga=2.67496017.1560874165.1592197421-1696836695.1592197421\" rel=\"nofollow, noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mba.com account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and log in to it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the &#8220;Register Now&#8221; or &#8220;View Appointment Details&#8221; button.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select &#8220;GMAT Online Exam.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose your preferred appointment date and time.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Once you have finalized your registration, you&#8217;ll have to pay a fee of $200 ($75 less than the regular GMAT exam fees) to book the appointment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam was taken 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until June 15th, 2020. Since slots were available in 15-minute intervals, students have a lot of flexibility in choosing their exam date and time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"what-to-expect-on-the-gmat-online-exam-test-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect on the GMAT online exam test day?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of your exam-<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a quiet room and make sure that nobody will step in while you&#8217;re in the middle of the test.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect all your materials, including your computer, its charger, and your ID proof.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you&#8217;re planning on using physical materials for taking notes, you can also have a whiteboard and an erasable marker on your desk.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your hands are not within the reach of anything else.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">When there are 30-35 minutes left to go for the exam, log in to your account. This will allow enough time for the check-in process to take place.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">During this time, the proctor will first check if your system meets the necessary requirements and ensure that no other applications are running on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I was really nervous, but my proctor was super helpful. She answered all my doubts before starting the test.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"what-else-to-keep-in-mind\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else to keep in mind?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They ask you for your contact number, display your ID, and show the front and back of your whiteboard. Then, you&#8217;ll have to take pictures and record videos of your work area for the proctor to see.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">A<\/span>fter the approval<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">, you&#8217;ll g<\/span>o<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> through a series of terms and agreements. Your proctor will launch your test, and you can begin your exam!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-experience-of-the-gmat-online-exam-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the experience of the GMAT online exam like?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it may not seem so, there are significant differences between the GMAT Online Exam and the regular <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/gmat-exam-information\/\">GMAT exam<\/a> taken at the test center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7788 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" class=\"wp-image-7788\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl-.jpg\" alt=\"GMAT exam \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl--345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl--370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl--440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/toefl--170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The key difference between offline and online GMAT is that there is no AWA section in the GMAT online exam.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time, scoring, and the number of items is the same for the Quantitative, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning sections. But, for this exam, the sections will appear in a fixed order &#8211; Quantitative, Verbal, and Integrated Reasoning.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative &#8211; 31 \/ 62 minutes<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li>Verbal &#8211; 36 \/ 65 minutes<\/li>\r\n<li>Integrated Reasoning &#8211; 12 \/ 30 minutes<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Take at least one practice test in the format of the actual test so you can get used to the format of the exam.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your exam will go on for 3 hours, including 2 hours and 45 minutes for the exam, 15 minutes for the check-in, and an optional break of 5 minutes before the Integrated Reasoning section.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;One drawback is that there&#8217;s no break between the Quants and Verbal sections. But what you can do is create a break &#8211; use the last 2 minutes of your Quantitative section and the first 2 minutes of the Verbal section. It&#8217;ll help you relax your mind and prepare for the next section.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"is-it-allowed-to-eat-or-drink-water-during-the-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it allowed to eat or drink water during the test?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can leave the testing room to eat or drink water during the optional 5-minute break. After returning, you&#8217;ll have to show your whiteboard to the proctor before re-starting the test.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;If you extend your break, you lose that much time in your IR section.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you&#8217;re giving the exam, you will be live monitored via webcam and microphone by your proctor. Moreover, your entire session will be recorded. So, no cheating!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;There&#8217;s a window where you can see yourself taking the test. There&#8217;s also a chat button that lets you chat with your proctor.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in case you face any difficulties during the test, you can raise your hand to notify your proctor or message them by clicking on the chat button.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the exam is over, your proctor will ask you to show your whiteboard, clear it, and then end the session.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: GMAT Online test experience with Stacey | At-home exam details, GMAT prep tips, &amp; more | iSchoolConnect\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2gjcQKsbKuvIlodWJz8ZNe?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"how-does-the-score-reporting-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the score reporting work?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scoring procedure and the score scale are the same for GMAT Online Exam and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/gmat-exam-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regular GMAT test<\/a>. GMAC will send you your Section Scores, Total Scores, and Percentiles for each within 7 business days of you completing your online test. Once you receive them, you can decide if you wish to report them or not.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The scores for the regular GMAT and the online GMAT are stored in different records, which means you have the option to send your scores selectively. 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If they do, see if you have a quiet room, and the required system settings and writing materials needed to take the test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Given the option, I would take the GMAT at home. This way, I can control my environment &#8211; set the temperature right, get a comfortable chair, and make sure there&#8217;s no noise.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But understand that unless you face a technical issue, you cannot retake this exam, and prepare accordingly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who don&#8217;t have a quiet room or the required settings and materials, we suggest you wait. GMAT test centers have already started to reopen in some of the areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Call the testing center before the day of your test to make sure it&#8217;s open&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"summarizing-the-blog\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summarizing the blog<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAC is following all the health and safety guidelines necessary to keep the test takers and the staff safe. So, the best thing for you might be to wait until the test centers reopen in your locality.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still not sure if you want to take the GMAT Online Exam? Head to this blog to read more about the GMAT exam pattern, syllabus, and scoring, and even download a GMAT practice test <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/blog\/gmat-exam-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you have any queries or doubts that need answering, please<a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> reach out to us<\/a> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ischoolconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iSchoolConnect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We are here to help. 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