Thinking and Reading loudly

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joshi.komal: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 74; Joined: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:58 am; Thanked: 4 times

by joshi.komal » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:09 am

Hi All,

I have a habit of thinking loudly especially when doing verbal(like understanding RC or Cr or SC questions).

I would like to know whether it is allowed in GMAT Test center or not.

If not then any suggestions to improve upon this habit are appreciated.

Thanks
Komal

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by beatthegmat » Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:18 pm

How loud are you? Can you think aloud with whispers, or is it consistently at regular speaking volume?

Whispers are probably fine, but normal speaking may not be appreciated. I would contact your test center to see what the policy is.

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by solaris » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:46 pm

Your test center proctor may misinterpret your whispering to be something a bit more sinister -- it's best you make a conscious effort to try and avoid this as you go along.

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by simplyjat » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:06 pm

Are you aware of the fact that speaking out while reading hampers your reading speed by 60% to 80%! If you continue with your habbit you are only going to have serious time crunch in GMAT.
Forget about what others think: do you think that a bad habit is worth lower GMAT score ?

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by joshi.komal » Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:56 am

Thanks Guys

For your prompt responses.

I was not aware of the fact that reading aloud hampers my speed.

I would make conscious efforts to improve upon it.

Thanks
Komal

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by beatthegmat » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:55 pm

simplyjat wrote:Are you aware of the fact that speaking out while reading hampers your reading speed by 60% to 80%! If you continue with your habbit you are only going to have serious time crunch in GMAT.
Forget about what others think: do you think that a bad habit is worth lower GMAT score ?

Excellent point, simplyjat.

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Re: Thinking and Reading loudly

by TkNeo » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:44 pm

joshi.komal wrote:Hi All,

I have a habit of thinking loudly especially when doing verbal(like understanding RC or Cr or SC questions).

I would like to know whether it is allowed in GMAT Test center or not.

If not then any suggestions to improve upon this habit are appreciated.

Thanks
Komal

I think it will be inappropriate if you disturb other people taking the test around you. I disagree with Eric. You should not even whisper.

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by Stacey Koprince » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:36 pm

If you make any consistent noise at all that interferes with other testers, you will be removed from the test center and your score will be cancelled. You cannot even whisper - there will be people sitting within a few feet of you and they will be able to hear you.

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