I also think the person who has to clean off the "scrap paper" laminated boards had fun with mine. It was covered with mathmatic-looking doodles, some tic-tac-toe, a few sketches of flying saucers too. When it was time for the full body search I managed to embarrass the lady by asking if she moonlighted as a TSA.

I took the test and just speedily guessed the answers so I could, 1) fail as required, and 2) leave in an hour.

Think the Alphabet Song, "A, A, C, D, A, B, D...." Just be sure to sing it in your head!

I also had to attempt a bribe.

All in all, a job I would never tell my mom, or grandma about but it paid sufficiently and wasn't too difficult.

It would just KILL me to purposely fail! No problem if math (real math, not arithmetic) was involved, but anything else.....competitive much?

I have done these shops for Bare. I actually passed one of them accidentally for the Food Safety Manager Certification. It was highly bonused.

Anyone can take the GMAT. It's actually a test that most (many) colleges and universities require before post-grad education, so proving you're in a program isn't necessary.

The GMAT and the GRE (or other similar tests, the LSTAT, etc.) are very, very different animals. The GMAT weighs both verbal and math proficiencies (no, the verbal portion is only things like reading comprehension, spelling/vocab understanding, etc., there is no part of the exam where you speak with someone). The math portion is a scary mixture of calc, trig, advanced algebra, ratios, axioms, blah blah blah. Seriously, unless you're really gifted with math or you've just recently completely these subjects (say in high school or college), your chances of passing this section is pretty small. I was in university administration for ten years and it was pretty rare that post-grads passed the test on their first try. Not without a severe prep course, anyway!

The verbal section is a little different, though. That one's not hard to pass.

That's really strange that the test results don't count, though. The testing results must come from a certified and reputable testing facility. If you pay your fee and pass the test, I don't see how they could possibly keep you from using the score. -scratches head-

I'm one of those types who can pass almost any test by using logic and deductive reasoning. It felt almost painful to be purposely flunking the test. I know I would have passed it, so I ended up figuring out the correct answer and then selecting the wrong one.


jentodd Wrote:
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> That's really strange that the test results don't
> count, though. The testing results must come from
> a certified and reputable testing facility. If
> you pay your fee and pass the test, I don't see
> how they could possibly keep you from using the
> score. -scratches head-

If I remember correctly, they completely wipe you and your test from the system once your report has been accepted.

Nice, cake! I wish I was one of those ones!! What a problem to have.

I've considered these, but haven't taken one yet. The sound of it all makes me a bit nervous... but then several people on here say they're decent & OK-to-do jobs.

I too, can figure out most tests (except higher math!) pretty easily. It would be weird to fail on purpose, but I could do that.

The one thing I didn't know ~ or even think about ~ was removal of all jewelry. What?! I have three small sterilng silver 'eternal loop' earrings in each ear that are a gigantic PITA to remove... well, actually, they're more of a gigantic PITA to put in... so I never remove them on purpose. I haven't removed them on purpose since I put them in, in 1997. The only time they were removed was after my horrific car accident in 2001, by hospital staff, to prepare me for an MRI ~ until they found out I have a bunch of metalwork in my back from previous surgery. Then, about a year ago, I accidentally ripped on out when it got caught on a sweater. Despite searching, I was never able to find it... so actually, I now just have two on one side. Heh.

Also, I wear five rings ~ all sterling or stainless, all very simple design. Each is a sentimental piece. I do remove those when I shower, but every now & then, as my weight changes, there are some that just will not come off no matter what I do. Right now is one of those times. I can only remove one, and that is after considerable effort.

So... the removal of jewelry makes this one a no-go for me. What is the purpose of that, anyway?!

StormCloud, I did not have to remove jewelry for mine - nor was it ever mentioned in the instructions or at the location. It sounds like there may be a couple different test taking assignments. I did the GMAT and it seems to have less stringent requirements. I did not have to attempt to cheat or attempt a bribe, though I was supposed to complain about not passing the test and see what they said.

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