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quaintlee · 07-21-2008, 07:54 AM

Goldust mentioned the issue regarding not being allowed to carry 'extra layers of clothes' to the test.

I also faced the same problem and I just want to crib about it here

I was carrying an extra light cardigan with me. All the GRE guide books stated ‘Dress in layers’ ‘Dress in layers’. But at the centre I was told by the staff there that I cannot carry the cardigan with me, I have to wear it. I was like ok. I wore it. Then I was told I cannot take it off during the exam and put it on the table or the chair. I was like ok. I though I’d put it on my lap if needed. Then they said I can’t do that either. Now this got to me. I told them GRE bulletin expressly states that ‘Dress so that you can adapt to any room temperature’. How does a normal human being dress so that they can do that? Wear an electric blanket and switch it on and off as needed? That is the only way that does not require taking clothes off to adapt to room temperatures.

The GRE bulletin states that “Personal items such as hats, scarves, jackets and outerwear that are taken into the test room are subject to inspection by the rest centre staff before being admitted to the test room." The GRE bulletin DOES NOT state the following ‘Examinees must be wearing all the extra clothing, they cannot carry any cardigans or jackets in their hand, and if they choose to take it off during the test they cannot put it on their lap or on the chair’ (they can just pray it vanishes into the thin air if they start feeling hot)

“But Ma’am that may be a general policy, we have to implement our rules according to what is feasible here, anyone can carry anything in a jacket.”
Fine I said, I’ll wear my cardigan just now, is it ok if I raise my hand in case I start feeling hot and the proctor can take away my cardigan.

What was interesting was that one of the managers instantly responded with a ‘No!’ whereas the other said ‘Yes, that will be fine.’ I guess they just make the rules as they go along, even they are not very sure of what the rules are.

I thought of writing to ETS about this, but I couldnt bring myself to remove the sarcasm from my writing

By the way I'm from India. And I got 1530. Pretty happy considering I only studied for 2 weeks

. I've posted about it.

http://www.urch.com/forums/just-fini...eks-study.html (1530 V730; Q800 - 2 weeks of study :))

In general I'd like to concur with all the advice Goldust has posted here. You don't really need to read though all that I've written in my post if you've read hers, I tend to digress a lot

Cheers! and wish all you test takers all the best!

07-21-2008, 07:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
quaintlee Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	Goldust mentioned the issue regarding not being allowed to carry 'extra layers of clothes' to the test. I also faced the same problem and I just want to crib about it here I was carrying an extra light cardigan with me. All the GRE guide books stated ‘Dress in layers’ ‘Dress in layers’. But at the centre I was told by the staff there that I cannot carry the cardigan with me, I have to wear it. I was like ok. I wore it. Then I was told I cannot take it off during the exam and put it on the table or the chair. I was like ok. I though I’d put it on my lap if needed. Then they said I can’t do that either. Now this got to me. I told them GRE bulletin expressly states that ‘Dress so that you can adapt to any room temperature’. How does a normal human being dress so that they can do that? Wear an electric blanket and switch it on and off as needed? That is the only way that does not require taking clothes off to adapt to room temperatures. The GRE bulletin states that “Personal items such as hats, scarves, jackets and outerwear that are taken into the test room are subject to inspection by the rest centre staff before being admitted to the test room." The GRE bulletin DOES NOT state the following ‘Examinees must be wearing all the extra clothing, they cannot carry any cardigans or jackets in their hand, and if they choose to take it off during the test they cannot put it on their lap or on the chair’ (they can just pray it vanishes into the thin air if they start feeling hot) “But Ma’am that may be a general policy, we have to implement our rules according to what is feasible here, anyone can carry anything in a jacket.” Fine I said, I’ll wear my cardigan just now, is it ok if I raise my hand in case I start feeling hot and the proctor can take away my cardigan. What was interesting was that one of the managers instantly responded with a ‘No!’ whereas the other said ‘Yes, that will be fine.’ I guess they just make the rules as they go along, even they are not very sure of what the rules are. I thought of writing to ETS about this, but I couldnt bring myself to remove the sarcasm from my writing By the way I'm from India. And I got 1530. Pretty happy considering I only studied for 2 weeks . I've posted about it. http://www.urch.com/forums/just-fini...eks-study.html (1530 V730; Q800 - 2 weeks of study :)) In general I'd like to concur with all the advice Goldust has posted here. You don't really need to read though all that I've written in my post if you've read hers, I tend to digress a lot Cheers! and wish all you test takers all the best!