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[La Miraflorina]

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Sorry about that blank post yesterday (for those who *tried* to read it). I have to blame it on my wireless, (i.e. internet-less) connection...

Anywhoo

Here are my questions:

I just made my appointment for next monday 😱
1. How much time do we have once we sit down in front of the computer before the test starts and the timer starts ticking down? I know I'm going to be REALLY nervous and I'll need a few minutes to chill and write down a few formulas, etc...

2. How much time (if any) do we get between sections? I know there is a 15 min break between PAT and RC, but are there a few minutes between the sciences and PAT... or does the test just jump right into the next section without giving you a breather?

3. I've heard we are not allowed to bring our own pencils. Please tell me this is not true. I can't stand those old-fashioned wooden pencils that need to be sharpened every 5 minutes with those smeary rock hard eraser tops...

4. I've also heard that they only give you 6 sheets of scratch paper at a time. The more nervous I am, the bigger I write. Therefore, if I've been going through 8 pages during my practice tests at home... you can just imagine how many I'll go through for the real thing. Again, please tell me that is not true.

I'm sure I'll drum up some more really anal questions before next Monday... so stay posted 😛

 

[mochafreak]

Sorry about that blank post yesterday (for those who *tried* to read it). I have to blame it on my wireless, (i.e. internet-less) connection...

Anywhoo

Here are my questions:

I just made my appointment for next monday 😱
1. How much time do we have once we sit down in front of the computer before the test starts and the timer starts ticking down? I know I'm going to be REALLY nervous and I'll need a few minutes to chill and write down a few formulas, etc...

2. How much time (if any) do we get between sections? I know there is a 15 min break between PAT and RC, but are there a few minutes between the sciences and PAT... or does the test just jump right into the next section without giving you a breather?

3. I've heard we are not allowed to bring our own pencils. Please tell me this is not true. I can't stand those old-fashioned wooden pencils that need to be sharpened every 5 minutes with those smeary rock hard eraser tops...

4. I've also heard that they only give you 6 sheets of scratch paper at a time. The more nervous I am, the bigger I write. Therefore, if I've been going through 8 pages during my practice tests at home... you can just imagine how many I'll go through for the real thing. Again, please tell me that is not true.

I'm sure I'll drum up some more really anal questions before next Monday... so stay posted 😛

1. I think the tutorial was 15 minutes long.
2. You don't get time in between sections (besides the 15 minute break)
3. I also hate those frickin' pencils...I made myself take my practice tests with them...I was given two well-sharpened, somewhat stubby pencils. 👎
4. You get a scratch paper booklet...which I guess is six sides, they will give you more if you need more...

 

[tom3]

1) there is a tutorial at the beginning, which really isn't necessary at all (stuff like 'this is the mouse pointer' lol). so you can take that time to collect yourself, write formulas, etc. i forgot how long it actually goes for.. 15 min?

2) the only time that the timer stops is for the break that you mentioned. you can get up, take a break, whatever... but you have to sign out and the clock keeps ticking.

3) they provide you with two wooden pencils and scratch paper... can't use your own.

4) this is true, but you can always ask for more paper if you run out of room. no biggie.

 

[ieutront]

when is the actual break? is it between survey sciences and PAT or PAT and Reading Comprehension like how it is in topscore? Thanks.

 

[mochafreak]

when is the actual break? is it between survey sciences and PAT or PAT and Reading Comprehension like how it is in topscore? Thanks.

It's between PAT and RC just like Topscore