Does the official GMAT tell you the recommended question for your time

Question

In my CAT preparation tests it tells me at what question I am and and what should I be given the time I have left. Does it work the same in the real GMAT?

I am trying to find the answer on internet and in the official website but I can't. Thank you!

abhimahna · Answer

Hey,

On your official exam, you will be given two things:

1. Your current question number
2. Time left for a particular section.

Unfortunately, it does not tell you where you should be as per the time left. So, this must be taken care by yourself.

Let me know in case you have further questions.

ccooley · Answer

It doesn't, but you can (and should) find a way to remember this information quickly on your own. You don't have to memorize the timings for the entire test, but something like this could be helpful: https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog ... tch-paper/

Skywalker18 · Answer

Hi alfonspm ,
On the GMAT , you are provided with a timer that tells you how much time is left for that particular section . You can hide the onscreen timer, but it is a good idea to check the clock periodically to monitor your progress. Also , the clock will automatically alert you , if hidden , by reappearing when five minutes remain for the section you are working on.

Ujjawalagrawal · Answer

Can we hide time in GMAT GMAC mock test as well as in GMAt actual test as its too distracting

bb · Answer

You asked a very similar question 7 mins ago here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/no-timer-all ... l#p3109604 7 minutes later, the answer is still yes. Posted from my mobile device

Ujjawalagrawal · Answer

Yes Apologies for asking it in two posts. Saw your response in another post. Thanks BB. That helps a lot.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi Ujjawalagrawal,

On the Official GMAT, you can 'hide' the count-down timer if you choose (although it will reappear automatically at the 5 minutes-remaining mark). If you are easily distracted by the timer, then hiding it may be beneficial, however, that timer information is incredibly useful to have (especially if you end up starting off a long or wordy question and want to make sure that you do not 'over-commit' to it - and inadvertently waste lots of time). In that way, keeping the count-down timer visible would be quite useful.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Contact Rich at: Rich.C@empowergmat.com

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Can we hide time in GMAT GMAC mock test as well as in GMAt actual test as its too distracting

You have the ability to toggle it on and off. When you give the Official Mocks, you can test this feature out.

Ujjawalagrawal · Answer

Thanks All for responses and clarifying my doubt but not sure why GMAC Support responded to me as below that there is no option to hide timer neither in GMAT nor in GMAT Mocks. Puzzled.

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Rafael G. (Graduate Management Admission Council)

Nov 21, 2022, 4:46 PM EST

Hello,
 
Hiding the timer is not an option on the GMAT or on GMAT Prep. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Regards,
Rafael
Customer Care Team
Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™)
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gmac.com | mba.com

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Since you are asking about timing, here is also a helpful article you can check out:

Timing Strategies For a Higher GMAT Quant Score

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