Here you go - this has exactly the same specs and marker as the real exam, except for the cover page with the Manhattan branding on it. Perhaps obviously, you won't see that on test day. Hope it helps!
It’s the same booklet that GMAT testers use. I bought one on amazon & some expo fine tip markers to practice with and it was the same thing as test day.
Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet w/ Marker https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979017580/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jB3sEb1FT1QEJ
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That pad is slightly smaller than the GMAT official pad they give you. The reason for this is because the GMAT scratchpad is some obscure non-standard measurement, so manufacturers save costs by making their pads' smaller.
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The skill you develop in writing on this pad is transferable to the whiteboard assuming you get the right equipment.
the reference manual is computer based too. For your scratch work you'll be given a laminted test book, and marker, similar to this.
Time of day is personal preference. For me I knew I'd get really antsy all day if I had to wait so I scheduled an 8am test, waking up at 5a and giving myself time to wake up and get mentally ready. I did all my studying from 5a-7a as well which helped train my body to perform at that time.
Laminated practice pad linked here
Markers linked here
The practice pad is laminated legal size grid paper. You could make your own if you aren't able to find the above in stock. I believe you get 5 double side pages worth. If you run out, you can get another pad but you have to use up your test time to get it- helpful to practice with the pad and writing small enough to not swap pads if you don't have to.
I got this to practice with. It was the exact same thing I had during the test. I recommend you get one to practice with while studying so you don't have to adjust while testing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979017580/
You can buy a pad and pen that are very similar to the one at the test center. Also you should do your mocks at home wearing a mask.
Here are some tips I can present to you :
And no, you're not provided with an eraser.
Hope this helps!
I bought this one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-GMAT-Simulation-Booklet-Marker/dp/0979017580/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=gmat+practice+pad&qid=1574269585&sr=8-1
Haven't had an issues and would recommend. I think the negative reviews are outliers and worst case scenario(unlikely), all the issues that have been brought up in them can prob be resolved w/ Amazon support.
Does anyone know if this is allowed:
https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-GMAT-Simulation-Booklet-Marker/dp/0979017580
Interesting question. I think there really isn't a correct or incorrect answer to it because it depends on many factors. More importantly, I think you should focus less on "how long should I spend to review each of x number of tests" and instead focus on effective improvement.
First, I like that you are focused on effective studying. Proper review and then proper targeted practice is important. Good job.
Second, do you need to take all 8 exams? It's not as it there is a certain number of exams that you take that magically gives you a certain score. Instead, continue to take PTs until you are consistently performing as you would like.
Third, how long it takes you between tests depends on what issues you identify and how long it takes you to feel comfortable in effectively addressing them. That might take 1 day, or it might take a month.
Fourth, you will make a lot of careless mistakes, and you will hate yourself for them. Trust me, it happens to everyone. Why I mention this, is that you should really be observant of this while you PT. You will likely make some content mistakes, but you will also probably incorrectly identify some of those careless mistakes as content mistakes and then waste time practicing a lot of content. Instead, correctly identify the instances in which you are making careless mistakes and then focus on eliminating them through better strategy instead of brute-force practicing more content.
As far as your admission specifics, it's hard to say. Your best source of information will be the school itself. However, given that you are below the lower 20% of the GPA (3.3-3.9), you should probably be about the 80% on GMAT if possible. Is 650+ enough? No idea, but I would strive for at least that, and maybe 700+ to be sure that you are as attractive of an applicant as possible.
Regarding the test, you receive a laminated book. It's mentioned around 2:40 in this video from mba.com and is better described in this article by Manhattan. You can also buy sample ones here, though it's not a big deal to do so
They give you this laminated notepad thing instead of paper. Here's the version I practiced on: http://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-GMAT-Simulation-Booklet-Marker/dp/0979017580
The one they give you is near-identical.