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by hutch27 » Fri May 24, 2013 1:20 pm
Before the verbal section (on practice tests) i write down a timing chart that helps me keep track of my pace. I usually write down the chart during the break between sections.

On the actual test day, can I write this chart down during breaks? I'm wondering because I don't want the proctors to suspect that i'm cheating if they see me write something down on my notepad before the section begins.
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by David@VeritasPrep » Sun May 26, 2013 5:30 pm
The only time that you have to yourself while you are at your desk is the 4 minute "tutorial" before the test begins. When you come back from a break and you get signed back in by the proctor the test goes right to the next section. I doubt you would be accused of cheating, but the clock might just be running on the actual section.
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by hutch27 » Mon May 27, 2013 8:57 am
Don't you get 1 minute to read the instructions of the verbal section after the break ends? That's when I wanted to write down the timing chart
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by David@VeritasPrep » Mon May 27, 2013 1:34 pm
You do get one minute. That should be long enough!
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by hutch27 » Mon May 27, 2013 3:58 pm
Hahahaaa I meant if I'm allowed to write that chart on my note board during that one minute instructional screen before the verbal.
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by David@VeritasPrep » Mon May 27, 2013 4:38 pm
why not? It is your time, your computer, your test. I wonder what GMAC might say. I doubt that it is a problem.
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    by OfficialGMAT » Tue May 28, 2013 12:08 pm
    Hi Hutch27,

    You are allowed to write down a timing chart during the breaks.

    Good luck in your studies!
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