@@vaishology922 How are you able to write with this dumb marker on white board its writing so bold can't even figure what I wrote, can you help me on this what to do? And for this I researched and got some thin markers but no use writes same bolder
@@rajaranjith5151 try the camlin marker its tip is thinner but it is difficult to hold but I guess it's ok. You don't have to solve that much in quant section. Even I got the thin markers but they were much bolder😑 so I opted for the camlin marker
Very informative. Thanks. Can I keep my whiteboard in my lap? And if I do use the hotspot of my mobile, is it mandatory to switch off my phone? What if the internet connection goes for 5-6 minutes?
You can do that. Just don't do anything that can get them suspicious. About the phone hotspot, just inform your proctor about it and keep it at a distance.
Thank you for the video. Can you please mention where you keep the whiteboard when you are writing on it? During the exam, is it required that the whiteboard is visible to the proctor through the camera?
Hi, is 12 minutes the threshold for starting the session on the proctor u page after the timer goes off, or for completing the ID process with the live proctor and launching the test, from the time the timer goes off?
Thank you for the informative video! Did you use the whiteboard normally like you would use a notebook (kept on the table), or did you have to keep it vertically or something to ensure that the proctor could see it at all times?
If we receive a pop up message from the proctor as you mentioned w.r.t the camera visibility, the time used to change the settings etc. Will it reduce my actual test time or it will be paused until the error is fixed ?
Hi since you said you took gre test on december 21, might I ask when did you receive the result? I wonder if Christmas day was excluded during the 15 days-process. Thank you!
Hi. Thank you for the informative video. Just a simple query. I read somewhere that the whiteboard must be visible to the proctor while writing. Is this true? Asking because I prefer keeping it on the table on the side and working on it (however it is not visible in that scenario)
hey, I wanted to know. do we have to show our work (whiteboard) at all times, is it necessary to show the writing space during the test, or do they just ask you to show the face? the laptop screen is usually tilted so, will they ask us to keep the screen upright?
Hi is it okay if I have photographs on my wall. Sure there is nothing written on but is it like okay? Also, can we keep water with us. Because the guidelines mention that we cannot drink or eat while the test.
Very informative. Thanks!!....Just a small doubt...which would be better, GRE at home or GRE at a local center...like is there any priority given if I write it in the center?
I would recommend centre if you have the choice since you don't have to worry about wifi or electricity cut then. But there's no priority or anything. It's the same ones it's given.
@@vaishology922 But while signing up in ProctorU it pops up saying, "This institution does not allow to create ProctorU account" when I selected ETS-GRE in the "enrollment" tab :(
@@surajs7269 Hi! What happened eventually? I got a link in an email to be clicked on the test day too. Were you required to create a new account on that site as she said?
Also can you please tell that how was the paper setting means save the question reciew question and moving to other section and coming back to first section something like that
Hey vaishnavi, thanks for the video. So i am not able to install the ets browser, it shows try again later. I tried all the troubleshooting stuff which was mentioned on the pdf on the ets website, but still can't install the browser. What do you think must be the issue?
Use it while you practice for the test, you will get used to it. But, it does cause some delay because of the wiping part, so make sure you have timed practice sessions.
Hey! I used the Proctor U chat support. I gave them my mouse control. They checked it and said everything is perfect. But I'm still seeing that my speed is not recognised. Is it okay?
The person said that my internet speed is good and I'll not have any problems. But still on the equipment check I can see that internet speed is still not recognised
@@vaishology922 So the fourth icon i.e. of internet speed has a red Cross ❌ sign even after the Proctor checked my internet speed. Will it cause any problem on the exam day? What happened in you case? Did the internet icon showed green correct✅ sign?
@@aishwaryamarathe8975 once the person says it approved , that is enough. just check ones an hour before the exam , contact logmeinrescue, then tell your proctor i have clearance from the support
If you are aware of all the keys that could replace he clicks by the mouse, then you can work with it. I had a Bluetooth mouse, there wasn't a problem. you can use the regular wired mouse.
Thanks for your clip, I did the test at home, they cancelled my score after 5 months, they send me an email to inform me that I used recording software or device, but I did do wrong thing, if I used unauthorised software, the proctor would find out, how do you think?
I registered for ets but i haven't got the credentials of my procturu account. Is there a secific procedure that i need to follow or they'll give it by themselves?
That should not be a problem. Just let the proctor know of this. But i would still reccomend to use a laptop since you will have to show the entire room as I showed in the video , how will you do that with the monitor.
What time are we supposed to download the ETS Online Test browser? Is it on the test day after the scheduled time starts or can we download it well ahead of time?
@@vaishology922 Thanks for your response but I am not clear when and from where I can download this test browser? Wasn't the exam link will be available on the api.proctoru.com/ website when the test time starts? What is this ETS browser used for? Please explain what exactly I need to do on test day- If you can explain each step, that would be great. Like- 1) go to api.proctoru.com, 2) click on the test start link, etc. Thank You
What is we encounter a power cut in between the test? Would our test be cancelled or we can resume in between after connecting to our secondary internet connection ?
Do you know what happens in case power goes out and wifi goes down for 2 mins? Will I be allowed to continue the test? Will the time lost in reconnection be deducted from my test time?
I bought it from a stationery shop, this is an online exam. You'll have to arrange everything. They (ETS) will give you the test and a virtual calculator.
Can we connect our mobile hotspot for backup.and bychance if i have an internet issue even after keeping backups, will they cancel the test or allow you to relogin and continue with the test
You can connect , but I've heard people have remote connection security checks. Use a dongle or those jio hotspot than a phone. But if you can't find that keep it as backup.
dear on the exam day i have to log in to the exam via ets website or the procteru account? or do i have directly to open the ets online browser? am confused because i only have 12 mins to access
Hey, keep your proctor U account open , you will be assigned a proctor, that proctor will use the ETS browser that you have downloaded and open the test for you there.
I bought it from a local store. The closest I found online to that was this:: www.amazon.in/Magnetic-White-Board-Whiteboard-Classrooms/dp/B08YKBPM8V/ref=sr_1_42?dchild=1&keywords=white+board&qid=1623646183&sr=8-42
As you said we can apply for universities, When that process is done? After getting final score or after getting raw score after the test? Btw Very Informative :)
After the exam is over, your raw score will pop up and soon after that you can choose to send your scores to four universities. This is all done after the test itself.
@@vaishology922 Do I have to remember the name of the universities for applying? Can I use any website/ list at the end of the exam before submitting the name of uni?
If they take control of the mouse, are we still able to use it to go back and forth the questions in the section, open the calculator, click next etc. Kindly let me know.
Hey great video. Kindly let me know that If the proctor asks me something in between a question, what happens to my timer. thank you for your reply in advance
Is having a passport compulsory to give gre general test ? Also do we need to upload passport scanned copy or anything else related to passport during the ets registration as well as gre registration process ?
in 10 minute break can i leave the room and eat snacks kept in other room??
Yes you can.
@@vaishology922 How are you able to write with this dumb marker on white board its writing so bold can't even figure what I wrote, can you help me on this what to do? And for this I researched and got some thin markers but no use writes same bolder
@@rajaranjith5151 Practice with it.
@@rajaranjith5151 try the camlin marker its tip is thinner but it is difficult to hold but I guess it's ok. You don't have to solve that much in quant section. Even I got the thin markers but they were much bolder😑 so I opted for the camlin marker
Thank you for making this video! I was so curious about how it will work
Happy to have helped 😊
Very helpful, felt nervous about speed test fail, got clarity on it. Thanks
Glad !
Will they provide us the white board and sketch to solve the problems??
So If I choose my slot to be 10:30 then by that time the proctoru timer would tick of then all the procedures would start right?
yes
@@vaishology922 thank u and one more doubt... after the timer would go off we should we opening the ets browser right so that proctor could see us?
just keep the proctor u open, they'll take control n open it up ETS browser for you
Can we use A4 sheets instead of whiteboard for doing the rough work?
You can have a transparent sheet/file and use that. You can't write on paper.
what if there is just the curtains to the room like there is no door for the room ,it is just curtains but closed ?!
Very informative. Thanks. Can I keep my whiteboard in my lap? And if I do use the hotspot of my mobile, is it mandatory to switch off my phone? What if the internet connection goes for 5-6 minutes?
You can do that. Just don't do anything that can get them suspicious. About the phone hotspot, just inform your proctor about it and keep it at a distance.
Hey Amit...they allowed mobile hotspot?
@@ManuSharma-ux6zy i did use wifi. I have no idea bro
Thank you for the video. Can you please mention where you keep the whiteboard when you are writing on it? During the exam, is it required that the whiteboard is visible to the proctor through the camera?
No, how can it be visible to him. keep your face, chin to head in their visible space. You can look down and write on the board.
Hi, is 12 minutes the threshold for starting the session on the proctor u page after the timer goes off, or for completing the ID process with the live proctor and launching the test, from the time the timer goes off?
Is the built in laptop Webcam is fine or do I have to buy external Webcam to show the 360 view of my room?
The built in one is enough
Thank you so much for replying ❤️
Do i need a rotatable web cam ? Or the laptop cam is enough? Can uh please answer my question
Laptop one is enough
Thank you, do they get suspicious, if we turned our heads and writing something on board when it is the quant section?
Nope
Thank you for the informative video! Did you use the whiteboard normally like you would use a notebook (kept on the table), or did you have to keep it vertically or something to ensure that the proctor could see it at all times?
Use it normally.
If we receive a pop up message from the proctor as you mentioned w.r.t the camera visibility, the time used to change the settings etc. Will it reduce my actual test time or it will be paused until the error is fixed ?
No pausing, the time keeps going. You just hope for the best
Nice eplanation Can you explain what should we do on a test day....Like after checking system requirements....
Thanks for sharing your experience, Vaishnavi! Is it okay if someone decides to sit on the floor with their bed table or do you foresee some issue?
No problem as long as no one else is present in the room.
Hey, did you take your test with a bed table? was it allowed?
Hi since you said you took gre test on december 21, might I ask when did you receive the result? I wonder if Christmas day was excluded during the 15 days-process. Thank you!
It took me 3 weeks to get it
Hi Vaishnavi... Any recommendations on whiteboard... I don't own one.. Is it better to get it from Amazon or does local stores have it?
Local store. Amazon ones that I have seen are bulky. Get a lightweight simple inexpensive one nearby.
Hi. Thank you for the informative video. Just a simple query. I read somewhere that the whiteboard must be visible to the proctor while writing. Is this true? Asking because I prefer keeping it on the table on the side and working on it (however it is not visible in that scenario)
Ideally good if visible
So I had a question. Once the timer is over , you said something about check in, there will be a button for checking in provided by the ETS via Mail?
You'll have it right there, where the timer goes off
Nice....i have one dout after the break will the examiner ask us to show the entire room again?
No. Just the white board .
Is your screen being recorded? Or only the camera?
screen as well
Hi, I read in the website that we need to use camera that show a 360-degree view of the room? Can I just use the built-in laptop camera? Thanks
They gonna take control of your screen and mouse only if we face any technical issue or in general they will take control?
yes
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. My question is: during the test, can I open a browser and do Google searches?
hey, I wanted to know.
do we have to show our work (whiteboard) at all times,
is it necessary to show the writing space during the test, or do they just ask you to show the face?
the laptop screen is usually tilted so, will they ask us to keep the screen upright?
Just your face. You just have to show the board once and then keep working with it even if it's not visible to the screen.
@@vaishology922 where can I buy this white board
If my whiteboard is a bit big. Would that be an issue?
Very helpful. You explain quite well
What about camera? It is just sufficient only laptop camera or something else?
yes
Hi, the video was super helpful, thank you. Can I take a screenshot of the unofficial scores after the test is done? do you have any info about it?
You can't. So just write it down
Hi is it okay if I have photographs on my wall. Sure there is nothing written on but is it like okay? Also, can we keep water with us. Because the guidelines mention that we cannot drink or eat while the test.
Photograph should be ok. During the test , don't. In the breaks you can. Keep it just outside the room, nearby.
I am gonna use tranparent sheets for my test instead of whiteboard. Is there any restriction on number of sheets?
probably. i think 2 will be max
@@vaishology922 okayy thanku
Hi! Can you take bathroom breaks after a section (apart from during the 10 min break, for ex: after section 4) ? Thanks!
no, you can for the 10min one , not otherwise
Very informative. Thanks!!....Just a small doubt...which would be better, GRE at home or GRE at a local center...like is there any priority given if I write it in the center?
I would recommend centre if you have the choice since you don't have to worry about wifi or electricity cut then. But there's no priority or anything. It's the same ones it's given.
@@vaishology922 Okay..Thanks
What if you there is a power cut and you lose wifi connection, can you login again and continue the test?
Do we need to create ProctorU account sufficiently Or the link sent to us in the email will redirect us to the page automatically?
Hi Vaishnavi, are we supposed to give access and screen share to the proctor? Thanks for the help!
Yes
Can we Tilt/Move Our Head while we are solving problems on the White Board?
Yes you can. Don't worry about such details. They just want authenticity. If you aren't trying to cheat, you are in no trouble.
Very helpful video. May I know if the timer is for the whole section or individual question? Thanks
Whole exam
Hello, do we need to sign up for a ProctorU account before the GRE test day ?
Yes
@@vaishology922 But while signing up in ProctorU it pops up saying, "This institution does not allow to create ProctorU account" when I selected ETS-GRE in the "enrollment" tab :(
@@vaishology922 Plus ETS had sent me a mail with a ProctorU link and asked me to click that on test day.
@@surajs7269 Hi! What happened eventually? I got a link in an email to be clicked on the test day too. Were you required to create a new account on that site as she said?
Also can you please tell that how was the paper setting means save the question reciew question and moving to other section and coming back to first section something like that
It's exactly like the ets mock test. Powerprep
Hey vaishnavi, thanks for the video. So i am not able to install the ets browser, it shows try again later. I tried all the troubleshooting stuff which was mentioned on the pdf on the ets website, but still can't install the browser. What do you think must be the issue?
You can ask logmeinrescue , it's not even a heavy file. You should be able to.
Would you plz tell me what you filled in institution option during signing up for protoru ?
Do we have send the test scores on the same day only? Can't we give the test some months before the application procedure?
You will have to do it soon after the test. You may choose not to.
How much was the whiteboard a problem?? Like how did you get accustomed to it
Use it while you practice for the test, you will get used to it. But, it does cause some delay because of the wiping part, so make sure you have timed practice sessions.
first of all great video. I wanted to ask if it would possible during the exam to switch to my backup internet connection if I need to.
sure
@@vaishology922 thanks for the prompt reply.
Hey! I used the Proctor U chat support. I gave them my mouse control. They checked it and said everything is perfect. But I'm still seeing that my speed is not recognised. Is it okay?
The person said that my internet speed is good and I'll not have any problems. But still on the equipment check I can see that internet speed is still not recognised
@@aishwaryamarathe8975 yes. its ok
@@vaishology922 So the fourth icon i.e. of internet speed has a red Cross ❌ sign even after the Proctor checked my internet speed. Will it cause any problem on the exam day? What happened in you case? Did the internet icon showed green correct✅ sign?
@@aishwaryamarathe8975 once the person says it approved , that is enough. just check ones an hour before the exam , contact logmeinrescue, then tell your proctor i have clearance from the support
can you please share the link to buy Whiteboard of that size online . offline only big is there.
I got it from a local store. There aren't proper sizes on Amazon
hey could you please share the link of the white board , i'm not able to find any double side whiteboard online
I got it from a local store
@@vaishology922 is it okay if one side is white and one is green
Do you have to memorize the 4 university names? or there is a list of options from which the 4 universities can be chosen?
You can choose it
Do we need to get like a blutooth mouse or something or the keypad on the laptop will work?
If you are aware of all the keys that could replace he clicks by the mouse, then you can work with it. I had a Bluetooth mouse, there wasn't a problem. you can use the regular wired mouse.
@@vaishology922 also if they are going to disable the keyboard and everything, how will we attempt the essay questions?
@@ishajagadi7508 nobody is going to disable the keyboard n mouse, they'll have control over it too as you do.
Hey what amount Camera? Is Laptop default camera would be sufficient or we need to buy high resolution camera?
It will be sufficient
Do they allow to use external web cam if my laptop's camera isn't working?
After paying the fee for gre ,how many days will be there to take the exam?? Also we can take any mocks after the payment
Thank you so much.
Can you keep food with you during the test duration?
you can keep it outside your room, in the break you can go and have it
Thanks for your clip, I did the test at home, they cancelled my score after 5 months, they send me an email to inform me that I used recording software or device, but I did do wrong thing, if I used unauthorised software, the proctor would find out, how do you think?
Nice and help video. i too planning to take home test in 2 months. Thanks and Appreciated
How’d it go?
Hey... What is your GRE score??? QR and VR?? AWA also??
Can you see yourself on camera during the test? Or is self-view hidden?
You can't see yourself . Neither do you see them. It's just the voice you hear. It's good, since that would be distracting
I registered for ets but i haven't got the credentials of my procturu account. Is there a secific procedure that i need to follow or they'll give it by themselves?
They will send it by themselves. If it have delayed too much, Drop them an E mail
Hi, can we use an external Monitor and bluetooth mouse attached to our laptop? Is that allowed?
That should not be a problem. Just let the proctor know of this. But i would still reccomend to use a laptop since you will have to show the entire room as I showed in the video , how will you do that with the monitor.
My whiteboard has a cartoon printed on it will be and issue?
Where to keep whiteboard ? Onthe side of laptop or infront of laptop ?
I got gre score 324 but AWA score is 1.5 that makes any problems or i can get good universitys in US
What time are we supposed to download the ETS Online Test browser? Is it on the test day after the scheduled time starts or can we download it well ahead of time?
Anytime, just keep it ready before the exam.
@@vaishology922 Thanks for your response but I am not clear when and from where I can download this test browser? Wasn't the exam link will be available on the api.proctoru.com/ website when the test time starts? What is this ETS browser used for? Please explain what exactly I need to do on test day- If you can explain each step, that would be great. Like- 1) go to api.proctoru.com, 2) click on the test start link, etc. Thank You
If I want to erase what I have written on my white board in between the test and write again on it; will there be an issue??
that is what you are supposed to do. how else will you write again.
thanks, i was wondering if the report card will mention that i took it home edition?
Nothing of that sort
@@vaishology922 thank you
Hello Vaishnavi while solving a question can we look down and solve it in our white board or should we always look straight up to the camera.
You can look down. How else will you solve otherwise. You just have to keep the chin to head part visible to the camera even when you look down.
@@vaishology922 Thanks.
Hi,
Most of the whiteboards available in the market have a green board on the other side(used to write with chalk).
Can we use that?
Preferred is a white board
What if light goes and the wifi disconnects?
thank you for sharing you experience. it was really helpful.
What is we encounter a power cut in between the test? Would our test be cancelled or we can resume in between after connecting to our secondary internet connection ?
they will help you with it
Hi,how much total time it took (from setting up till selecting universities)
Thank u so much your video is helpful for me and I am confident to take test at home ..thank you
How long does it take for the official scores to reflect on our ETS account?
Maximum 15days. You should have it in a week's time.
@@vaishology922 How long did it take for your scores to come?
Hi vaishnavi how much did you score and what materials did you use for your preparation?
Very helpful video.. I wanted to ask, do they ask you to show your room in the middle of your exam?
Not in the middle. In the beginning, and after the mid break, if you choose to take the break.
Do you know what happens in case power goes out and wifi goes down for 2 mins? Will I be allowed to continue the test? Will the time lost in reconnection be deducted from my test time?
I have the same question powercuts are very frequent in my village
Were you allowed to speak out loud during the exam? Or do you need to solve everything quietly?
Can't we use a Notebook and Pencil/Pen instead of a whitebaord and a marker? Is it necessary to use white board?
Yes it is. Notebook can have anything in it. read the ets exam requirements
Hey do they provide the whiteboard which u have shown in the video..? For rough work..
I bought it from a stationery shop, this is an online exam. You'll have to arrange everything. They (ETS) will give you the test and a virtual calculator.
Can we connect our mobile hotspot for backup.and bychance if i have an internet issue even after keeping backups, will they cancel the test or allow you to relogin and continue with the test
You can connect , but I've heard people have remote connection security checks. Use a dongle or those jio hotspot than a phone. But if you can't find that keep it as backup.
dear
on the exam day i have to log in to the exam via ets website or the procteru account? or do i have directly to open the ets online browser? am confused because i only have 12 mins to access
Hey, keep your proctor U account open , you will be assigned a proctor, that proctor will use the ETS browser that you have downloaded and open the test for you there.
@@vaishology922 i cannot find the ETS browser on the app store on my mac
Ma'am, can u pls provide me link for purchasing small white board on Amazon, for home gre test? I am unable to find one anywhere
I bought it from a local store. The closest I found online to that was this:: www.amazon.in/Magnetic-White-Board-Whiteboard-Classrooms/dp/B08YKBPM8V/ref=sr_1_42?dchild=1&keywords=white+board&qid=1623646183&sr=8-42
Hi... I have my cupboard next to my study table. Will that be a problem or do I have to empty it or maybe cover it up ?
Cover it up
As you said we can apply for universities, When that process is done? After getting final score or after getting raw score after the test?
Btw Very Informative :)
After the exam is over, your raw score will pop up and soon after that you can choose to send your scores to four universities. This is all done after the test itself.
@@vaishology922 what if we are not interested at that time??
@@abishekkatta287 then there is no need to apply. Skip it.
@@vaishology922 Do I have to remember the name of the universities for applying? Can I use any website/ list at the end of the exam before submitting the name of uni?
@@tasriful209 It will show you suggestions as you start typing, so you don't have to remember the whole thing.
I have Google Chrome browser. Can I give the exam using chrome browser? Guardian browser is not supported in my computer.
Do we get free score reports in Gre take-home test? If yes, should we select them on the test day itself or is there option to select them earlier?
you will get the score reports , you don't need to pay or select anything
I’d booked centre based test... but I received a mail from ETS that they are asking me to reschedule my test due to COVID or whatever... what to do ??
just take it at home
@@vaishology922 will it be free ??
Or I have to pay $50 more...
Because, I am not interested in rescheduling... ETS has asked me to do it...
@@gauravkadganchi6905 I dont think you will have to pay anything extra, its the same gre fee
@@vaishology922 I’ve rescheduled it on same date but different test centre (in Pune)...
It was free of charge...
Thanks for your support 👍🏼
Will the proctor able to watch our screen in the whole test process??
yes he/she will
If they take control of the mouse, are we still able to use it to go back and forth the questions in the section, open the calculator, click next etc. Kindly let me know.
I don't have a white board any alternative?
you can use a transparent sheet
@@vaishology922 thank you for quick response!
Can you make a video about what to study and from where to study
I have made one. Check it out on my channel.
Do you suggest writing at home or at the center, which is the better option to choose?
Hey great video. Kindly let me know that If the proctor asks me something in between a question, what happens to my timer. thank you for your reply in advance
They wont interrupt unless they are suspicious or your face is not visible. Timer will not stop. So be quick , attentive and get back.
Can you share the Amazon/Flipkart link to the whiteboard you used during your exam? Thanks for the video.
I brought it from a local store, I believe you can find it online
Great video. Thank you for sharing. May I know the score you obtained?
315
Is having a passport compulsory to give gre general test ?
Also do we need to upload passport scanned copy or anything else related to passport during the ets registration as well as gre registration process ?
you will require it. Its the best thing to keep as an ID during the exam too.
Aadhar card is enough
@@dv9239
are you sure ? Have you tried it ?
@@hrushikeshchopade3347 yes I already gave my exam
Should we select University to apply as soon as the test ends or can we apply after getting final score. ie after some days..?