{"id":32340,"date":"2024-02-07T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T16:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=32340"},"modified":"2024-02-07T22:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T22:19:58","slug":"taking-the-at-home-gmat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/taking-the-at-home-gmat\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the GMAT Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/what-is-the-gmat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) offers a take-at-home option for the GMAT\u2122 Exam called the GMAT Online exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#who\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Can Take The Exam<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When The Exam Is Available<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#register\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Register<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accommodations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#format\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Format<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#workspaces\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workspaces<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#equipment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment and Technology<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#whiteboards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiteboards<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#scores\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scores<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#prep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Prep<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"who\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Can Take The GMAT Online Exam?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT Online exam is offered in most countries. There are a few countries that do not allow residents to take the GMAT Online exam due to local regulations, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainland China<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuba<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iran<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Korea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"when\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Can I Take the GMAT Online?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT Online exam is available to eligible test-takers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"register\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Register For the GMAT Online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register for the GMAT Online exam, just sign into your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mba.com account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and follow the instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"accommodations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Accommodations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gmat\/blog\/testing-accommodations-on-the-gmat-part-1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">process for requesting accommodations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the same for the online and testing-center versions of the GMAT. For the GMAT Online, GMAC provides accommodations that are feasible within the online format, including extended time and extended breaks. Certain test-taking accommodations, such as a human reader to accommodate visual impairments, can be provided only in a GMAT testing center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To request GMAT accommodations, submit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat\/before-the-exam\/register-as-a-test-taker-with-disabilities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test Accommodation Request Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the mba.com website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Cost<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT Online exam costs $300 USD in most of the world, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat\/about-the-gmat-exam\/location-specific-pricing-regulations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain countries have local pricing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"format\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Format<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/breaking-down-the-gmat-format\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online format<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is exactly like the testing-center GMAT. In both formats, you will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the same three sections (Quant, Verbal, Data Insights) with the same number of problems and the same time limit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Can take the three sections in whatever order you prefer<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get one 10-minute break<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your scores on screen immediately after the exam is over (for everything except the essay)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"workspaces\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Workspaces<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start the GMAT Online, a proctor will ask you to use your webcam to show a 360-degree view of your workspace. They need to verify that your test-taking environment is private and that no one else is in the room with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the GMAT Online, you will need a workspace that is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear of all books, papers, writing utensils, and electronic devices, with the exception of the computer on which you are taking the exam and the approved whiteboard you\u2019ll use for your scratch work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illuminated well so that you are clearly visible to your proctor for the entire exam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Expert Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you leave the field of view of your webcam during the test-taking portion of the exam, your test will be ended and your score canceled. You are allowed to leave your seat on your breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"equipment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Equipment and Technology<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take the GMAT Online, you will need to provide the necessary equipment and technology, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desktop or laptop computer with a relatively recently updated operating system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A webcam, microphone, and speakers\/audio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A private workspace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good internet connection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A computer with a corporate firewall or VPN connection cannot be used to take the GMAT Online. You also cannot take the exam on a tablet or mobile phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ <\/span><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-online\/prepare-for-your-exam\/system-requirements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT system requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whiteboards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Whiteboards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the GMAT Online exam, you can use both a digital and a physical whiteboard for your scratch work. The digital whiteboard is provided by GMAC; you will have to provide the physical whiteboard, which must be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One erasable whiteboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain white (no grid marks or other markings and no color other than white)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No larger than 12 x 20 inches (30 x 50 cm)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can have up to 2 dry erase markers and 1 whiteboard eraser. Check your markers before you log in for the test! If yours are older, consider using new ones\u2014you don\u2019t want them to run out during the test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Expert Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The physical whiteboard can be double-sided, so take advantage of this rule! You\u2019ll double your surface area \/ halve the amount of time you spend erasing your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[<\/span><b> RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-online\/prepare-for-your-exam\/whiteboard-options\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT whiteboard requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is It Better To Take the GMAT Online or At a Testing Center?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/what-is-the-gmat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take the GMAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online or in a testing center is based entirely on your preference; there is no objective advantage to either test format. There are two important factors to take into consideration as you decide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Do you have a private, quiet workspace and the necessary equipment and internet access?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, take the GMAT in a testing center.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel strong test anxiety on test day, to the point that your brain is overwhelmed and you significantly underperform compared to your practice tests? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, consider taking the GMAT Online. A familiar environment can help you to stay calm enough to focus better on test day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If strong test anxiety is not an issue for you, consider taking the GMAT in the testing center. A <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reasonable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> level of nervous energy is actually helpful; it will give you a boost of much-needed adrenaline to help you stay focused and alert on test day. If you take the test at home, you could find yourself too relaxed and actually underperform!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the above factors don\u2019t apply in your case, choose whichever testing format you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"scores\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online Scores<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/whats-a-good-gmat-score\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online scores<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are exactly the same and delivered in the same way as traditional GMAT scores. In both settings, GMAT scores appear on your computer screen immediately after the exam is over (for everything except the essay).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your official GMAT score report will typically be available in your mba.com account within 7 business days after you take the exam (though officially it can take up to 20 days). GMAC will send you an email to let you know when your official report is available in your mba.com account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/what-is-the-gmat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fee includes sending your official score report to up to 5 schools. If you take the GMAT Online, you have up to 48 hours after the exam to choose 5 schools. If you take the GMAT in a testing center, you\u2019ll choose these 5 schools while you are in the testing center to take your exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also send additional score reports to schools (for a fee) at any time as long as your scores are still valid. Your GMAT Online scores are valid for 5 years after the exam date. Log into your mba.com account to send reports to additional schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Prep for the GMAT Online Exam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT Online and the GMAT given in a testing center are the same test, so your studies will be almost identical, regardless of which format you choose. In fact, at the start, don\u2019t assume that you will take it one way or the other; prepare to take it either way to give yourself the most flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect to spend the same amount of time preparing for the GMAT regardless of testing format. Students looking for a highly competitive score (680+) or an especially high score increase (250+ points) will typically spend an average of 100 to 200 hours over 3 to 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you prepare for the exam, you\u2019ll periodically take practice tests. When you take a practice test, mimic the official testing conditions as much as possible. The only difference between the two formats is the scratch paper. For the GMAT Online, you\u2019ll have access to both an on-screen whiteboard and a physical whiteboard\u2014that you have to buy yourself. The physical whiteboard is limited in size (12 by 20 inches or 30 by 50 centimeters), so you\u2019ll need to erase as you continue through the test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the test-center GMAT, you won\u2019t have the on-screen whiteboard but you will have a booklet of 5 laminated sheets of legal-sized paper\u2014enough area to complete one entire section of the test. When you fill it up, you can swap out your booklet for a new one. (Ideally, do this on the breaks so that you don\u2019t have to interrupt any of your test sections.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take practice exams, sometimes follow the testing center protocols and sometimes follow the online protocols, so you\u2019ll be ready either way. You might even end up taking the official test in both formats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Prep Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take practice tests under full official conditions, including time limits, breaks, and scratch paper. Mimic the official test so that you\u2019re as prepared as possible for test day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ <\/span><b>RELATED<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gmat\/blog\/online-whiteboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make the most of both whiteboards on the GMAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ]<\/span><\/p>\n\t<div  style='background:#ffffff;color:#444444;border-color:#7825ff;' class='av_promobox  avia-button-no   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_sidebar  avia-builder-el-first '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\nFor help prepping for a specific GMAT test date, check out our GMAT study guides:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/how-to-study-for-the-gmat-in-1-month\/\">1-Month GMAT Study Guide<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/how-to-study-for-the-gmat-in-2-months\/\">2-Month GMAT Study Guide<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/how-to-study-for-the-gmat-in-3-months\/\">3-Month GMAT Study Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing Tips for GMAT Online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three big things to think about when studying for the GMAT. First, you need to know how the different GMAT problem types work. Second, you need to know the content tested on the GMAT. And third, you need to know how time management and logistical items (such as your scratch paper\/whiteboard) factor into the decisions that you make while taking the test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn GMAT Problem Types<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of problems appear in the multiple-choice sections of the GMAT. Each problem type has its own specific rules for how it works, and each type also has its own strategies\u2014how to solve more efficiently, how to minimize careless mistakes, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Verbal section, the two types of problems are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical Reasoning (CR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension (RC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Quantitative section, there is one problem type:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem Solving (PS)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Data Insights section, the five problem types are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Data Sufficiency (DS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about these problem types and to gain access to a free practice test, sign up for Manhattan Prep\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free GMAT Starter Kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Expert Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After you finishing solving a problem, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gmat\/blog\/how-to-review-gmat-practice-questions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analyze it to find takeaways<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and figure out how you\u2019re going to remember and successfully reuse that same skill or knowledge on a future problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ <\/span><b>RELATED<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-20-minute-workout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try some free GMAT practice problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn GMAT Content<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Quant section of the GMAT, you\u2019ll need to know high-school level math in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number Properties, including divisibility, primes, positives, negatives, odds, and evens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra, including exponents, roots, linear and quadratic equations, and functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word Problems, including stories, rates, statistics, and overlapping sets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the Verbal section of the GMAT you\u2019ll need to know <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Both require you to analyze the presented information, but you do not need to study any facts ahead of time. You do, though, need to know how to recognize what kind of analysis the specific problem asks for\u2014make an inference? Articulate a specific detail? Strengthen or weaken an argument? Describe the role or function of a specific piece of information? And so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Data Insights section tests the same facts and rules that you\u2019ll see on the Quant and Verbal sections. You don\u2019t need to learn any new facts for DI\u2014but you do need to learn how the complicated problem types work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve made our Foundations of Math and Foundations of Verbal study programs free, so you can get started on your GMAT studies today\u2014no commitment beyond your time. Try it out to get a sense of whether you do want to study for this test and apply to business school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ <\/span><b>RELATED<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study Foundations of GMAT Math and GMAT Verbal for free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage Time on the GMAT<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT is an adaptive test; it literally chooses which problems to give you based on how you perform as you take the test. At heart, the GMAT is really a test of your executive reasoning skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, the test is designed such that you won\u2019t have time to fully answer all of the questions presented to you. Each section will put you under significant time pressure, on purpose; to earn your best possible score, you will actually have to guess quickly on a number of problems in each section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Because the GMAT is interested in how well you make business decisions\u2014and that includes the ability to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognize<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when something is a bad business opportunity and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discipline<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to say, \u201cNo, thanks!\u201d Everybody has to do this, even Manhattan Prep instructors, who have all earned 99th percentile scores on the GMAT. How you choose to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gmat\/gmat-focus-time-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manage your time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mental energy will have a significant impact on your final score\u2014the single most important thing you can do is to develop a strong executive mindset as you prepare to take this exam. You can read more about how to develop an exec mindset in Manhattan Prep\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gmat\/free\/gmat-practice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free GMAT Starter Kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Expert Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In order to maximize your GMAT score, first make the switch from the \u201cschool\u201d mindset to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gmat\/blog\/what-the-gmat-really-tests\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Executive Mindset<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Second, learn how to make the best timing decisions as you move through the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Using an Online Whiteboard<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take the GMAT Online, you\u2019ll have access to an onscreen whiteboard and you can also use your own physical whiteboard. Before test day, practice with the onscreen whiteboard so that you know exactly how to use each tool. In addition, strategize ahead of time about how and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gmat\/blog\/online-whiteboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when to use the online whiteboard versus the physical whiteboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don\u2019t wait till test day to figure it out!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Practice Tests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to get an accurate estimation of your current scoring level, take <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manhattanprep.com\/gmat\/resources\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT practice tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under realistic testing conditions. Be very precise about the workspace, device, whiteboards, timing, and breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been granted extended time (1.5x or 2x), then also use extended time on your practice tests; both the official practice tests and Manhattan Prep practice tests support extended time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have not yet been granted extended time but are planning to apply, use standard (1x) time until your application has been approved. If you practice with extended time and then are denied that accommodation for some reason, it will be much harder to try to adjust to 1x time at that point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-Taking the GMAT Online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All GMAT test-takers are limited to 5 attempts in a 12-month period and 8 lifetime attempts, regardless of test format (online or in a testing center).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GMAT Online exam can be taken once every 16 calendar days and the testing center exam can be taken once every 16 calendar days. There is no waiting period if you switch formats\u2014if you take the GMAT Online today, you can take it in a testing center tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ <\/span><b>RELATED:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams-and-exam-prep\/gmat-exam\/should-i-retake-the-gmat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I Retake the GMAT?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most frequently asked questions about the GMAT Online exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I cancel my scores on the GMAT Online?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t cancel your GMAT Online scores, even though you can cancel your scores when you take the test at a testing center. But they do give you a way to not share your GMAT Online scores with schools. You\u2019ll have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-online\/after-the-exam\/scores-and-score-reports\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two GMAT \u201ctranscripts\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: one for exams taken in a testing center and one for exams taken online. You can choose to send just one of the transcripts to schools or you can send both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long does it take to get GMAT Online scores?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For everything but the essay, your scores will pop up on the screen immediately after you finish the last section of your test. Your official scores (including your essay score) will typically be in your mba.com account in about a week, though officially it can take up to 20 days. They\u2019ll email you when your official scores are ready to view in your mba.com account.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I check GMAT Online scores?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log into your account on mba.com to navigate to your official GMAT scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do GMAT Online scores last?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAT Online scores are good for 5 years from the date of your test, as are test-center GMAT scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are GMAT Online scores accepted everywhere?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, all schools that accept the GMAT accept both the GMAT Online and the test-center GMAT.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the GMAT Online a cheaper option?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the GMAT Online exam is not a cheaper option than taking the exam at a testing center. In most locations, the online version costs $300 USD, while the testing-center version costs $275 USD (though <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat\/about-the-gmat-exam\/location-specific-pricing-regulations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some areas have location-specific pricing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I Take the GMAT Online on a Mac?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can take the GMAT Online with a Mac or PC. You can\u2019t take it on an iPad or other tablet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I use a stylus, pen mouse, or touch screen on the GMAT Online?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot use a stylus, pen mouse, or touch screen on the GMAT Online. You\u2019ll need to use a standard mouse or trackpad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I use two monitors for the GMAT Online?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot use two monitors for the GMAT Online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I Wear Earplugs or Headphones During the GMAT Online?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot wear earplugs or headphones while taking the GMAT Online. If you take the GMAT in a testing center, you can wear earplugs that are provided by the testing center.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the GMAT Online tech setup and security checks like?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The security and tech check for the GMAT Online exam takes about 10 minutes, if everything goes smoothly. Sometimes the check needs to be repeated if the initial check fails. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.com\/exams\/gmat-online\/prepare-for-your-exam\/prepare-your-environment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run a system test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 10 to 15 minutes before your appointed start time, log into your mba.com account and navigate to start the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will use your webcam to perform the ID check and to show the proctor a 360-degree view of your room. Make sure that all books and papers are not within arm\u2019s reach. Any other electronic devices in the room must be turned off and also not within arm\u2019s reach; alternatively, put them in another room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your proctor will answer any questions you have. Once you are done speaking with your proctor, the GMAT Online will be launched and your exam will start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What To Do If You Have a Tech Issue During the GMAT Online?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the odds of having something go wrong are pretty low but it does happen. If you do have a tech issue and are still connected to the exam, click the button to call the proctor and troubleshoot. The proctors are able to reboot the exam if, for example, the online whiteboard or testing screen freezes\u2014and the test will remember how much time you had remaining in that section. You won\u2019t lose the time it takes to reboot the software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Expert Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your Activity Monitor (MAC) or Task Manager (PC) before the exam and shut down any unnecessary applications to limit technical difficulties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMAC has said that there is some resilience built into the platform; if your Internet is briefly disconnected or your machine freezes, for example, your exam will likely be able to continue from the point at which you were interrupted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, for some reason, it\u2019s not possible to continue the test, GMAC\u2019s security team will review the recording; assuming that the tech issue is verified, the test-taker will be allowed to test again for free and the interrupted test will not count towards your lifetime limit of 8 tests. It can take a week or two for GMAC to verify what happened and tell you the resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this occurs, you would have to start the test again from the beginning. The same thing would happen if there\u2019s a significant disruption in the testing center\u2014if, for example, the center loses power or Internet for an extended period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GMAT Online Expert Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know how to use your phone as a hotspot so that, if your wired Internet connection goes down, you can try to continue while using your phone as your Internet connection. 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