Is there a short break between subtests

[willrocks]

i.e, even a little 5 minute one?

 

[dahopeful]

Yep. My group got one 12 min break

 

[willrocks]

To be specific, I mean between each individual subtest, not including the primary 15 minute break at the midway point of the exam.

 

[diastole]

I don't remember an actual break besides what the proctor needed to prepare for the next test. I suppose you could slow that process down by asking questions or something but you fellow test takers might not be appreciative.

 

[dahopeful]

To be specific, I mean between each individual subtest, not including the primary 15 minute break at the midway point of the exam.

No, there are no breaks in between subtest. Unless you count the proctor reading the directions for each subsection. That takes less than a minute though

 

[miko]

No, there are no breaks in between subtest. Unless you count the proctor reading the directions for each subsection. That takes less than a minute though

Once the proctor calls end to a subtest, be prepared to quickly change gears to the next subject. I made the mistake of dwelling on the reading section and couldn't immediately concentrate on the quant section.

 

[charfdorn]

i.e, even a little 5 minute one?

Do you have time to pee or get a soda? No. Do you have time to turn the page and switch pencils and figure out what section you're on? Yes. It's not a break, as others have said; it's just the proctor prepping you for the next section. But mentally, it gives you a brief respite, if that's what you're asking.

 

[nonzerosum]

Do you have time to pee or get a soda? No. Do you have time to turn the page and switch pencils and figure out what section you're on? Yes. It's not a break, as others have said; it's just the proctor prepping you for the next section. But mentally, it gives you a brief respite, if that's what you're asking.

so we're not allowed to use the washroom for 3 hours?
but we're allowed to bring food/drinks into the exam? or is only water allowed?

 

[mug3n]

Water should be okay, but better ask first.

I think you're allowed to leave the room for a washroom break accompanied by a proctor obviously, but again you should clear this up with the proctors. I wouldn't unless it's absolutely necessary, you're getting 30-40 minutes per subsection and it isn't a lot of time.