Extended Time on GMAT (learning disability)

[mbaguy513]

I know that on the SATs (9 years ago) that if you took it with extra time that your score was reported with an asterisk indicating the use of extra time. Does the GMAT report scores the same way?

If it does, I am wondering if adcoms look at extended time on the GMAT negatively. I know by law they are not allowed to, but I can't help thinking that it must enter their thinking when evaluating an application.

Is it better to try to take the test without extended time and do your best, so as not to have your GMAT score discounted in the admissions process.

Thanks in advance!

[MBAApply]

It's a hard time limit - if you don't finish the questions in time, it'll reflect in your score.

Alex Chu
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http://mbaapply.blogspot.com

[mbaguy513]

Hi Alex, Thank you for your quick response.

I think I should have phrased my question differently.

If one has a documented learning disability and can take standardized tests with extra time (usually time and half), is that something that adcoms will look at negatively?

Is the fact that the candidate was granted extra time by the GMAC because of this documented disability, something that will figure into their decision and potentially discount a good GMAT score. Legally it should not, however I can't help but think that it must be in the back of their minds?

Does the fact that extended was granted even show up on a GMAT score report?

Thanks so much!

[MBAApply]

Technically no, although it really comes down to the individuals evaluating your application - adcoms can reject or accept you for any reason or no reason. There isn't an institutional bias, so it's not something you can assess.

Alex Chu
alex@mbaapply.com
www.mbaapply.com
http://mbaapply.blogspot.com