I just Beat The GMAT!

Ugly experience.
I've dedicated all my time and effort to study for the GMAT,
had about 6-7 prep books, bought 10 exams, bundle Focus..
and my average score was around 680-90, which was sufficient for me.
The day of my examination, when I was half way through my quantitative,
oddly, I was struck by the noise coming from the construction from the floor
just on top of the office! It was so annoying and consistently loud.
I finished my quantitative section and went to the break where I saw the manager,
she told me she tried to speak to them, had some problems with them,
they stopped for a couple of minutes and then resumed.
She told me to write to Pearson about it and she'll support me.

I decided to try to continue the exam, maybe they will stop at some point.
That wasn't the case. During verbal I had to read every sentence/text about 3-4-5 times
to understand it well, every time I would loose sight of the main point..
Verbal is my thing, my average is around 40..


I rushed through the end and pressed on finished.. I had a 590 (Q44,V... 28!)

It's unbelievable, and the thing is im applying for a master for next fall,
deadlines are approaching, one of them is in 21 days.
Gmat takes 20 days to get there..

I emailed Pearson and Im still waiting for a reply,
Called them and they told me I should wait for the email,
but they also said that I couldn't take the exam again before 30 days have passed!

Did this situation occur to someone else? were they able to take the exam in less than the normal period?

I feel devastated, Gmat, especially verbal, needs concentration.
It's unfair for me to be judged that way. I don't really know what to do.

I am really sorry to hear what happened. I have only 1 suggestion..........Please have ear plugs with you next time you go for exam.

Thanx,
but I did!

It doesn't do anything at all! The sound was still extremely unbearable

There are certain things that we can do, but certain things are beyond our control. Just play your part, and leave rest upto Him. Life is too big and one or too chances doesn't change or shape your life. Sometime that one day can ruin your months of hard work. Don't think about the past and just prepare for your next attempt.

Regarding retake, I haven't heard of any case in which GMAC has allowed someone to take test within 1 month.
Best of luck.

I totally can relate to this situation.

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Good luck my friend.

31 days is the minimum for a retake.. all the best with your next attempt..

Ear plugs didn't work for you? For me they drown out everything. Did you do practice cats with ear plugs and know how to properly insert them (ie. rolling them until they thin and narrow before inserting)?

I'm really sorry to hear that things didn't go your way. Keep fighting!