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18 Feb 2020, 21:25
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Hey everybody, I have a question about extra time on the GMAT.
I have been studying for the past 3 months and my exam is scheduled for this weekend. However, I have OCD and the last month of studying has made it sink in how much of an impact it is having on my scores - e.g., I understand the concepts and strategies but have immense trouble progressing through the questions in a timely way due to the OCD. I think I am capable of getting into the low/mid 700's but my OCD slows me down so much and is a real issue to me getting there. So, I have decided to apply for 50% extra time, which I think will help.
For the exam this weekend, I know that I am going to cancel my scores regardless as I am definitely not where I need to be score-wise yet (I figured I would use this weekend as a test run as I am a nervous test-taker anyways).
My question is: Will taking the GMAT without accommodations somehow impact their decision on whether or not I get extra time for the second test date? Since I know that I want to apply for more time, would it be beneficial to just not show up this weekend and get the application for extra time started (essentially giving them a blank slate to make the judgment off)? Does this matter at all?
For context: I have had OCD since I was a child but have only been seeing a psychiatrist/therapist for the last 3 years. Have never gotten extra time on an exam before (as I was undiagnosed until these last few years). My psychiatrist would obviously attest to the fact that I do have OCD.
Any insight here would be appreciated. Not too sure how this all works. Thanks!
I have been studying for the past 3 months and my exam is scheduled for this weekend. However, I have OCD and the last month of studying has made it sink in how much of an impact it is having on my scores - e.g., I understand the concepts and strategies but have immense trouble progressing through the questions in a timely way due to the OCD. I think I am capable of getting into the low/mid 700's but my OCD slows me down so much and is a real issue to me getting there. So, I have decided to apply for 50% extra time, which I think will help.
For the exam this weekend, I know that I am going to cancel my scores regardless as I am definitely not where I need to be score-wise yet (I figured I would use this weekend as a test run as I am a nervous test-taker anyways).
My question is: Will taking the GMAT without accommodations somehow impact their decision on whether or not I get extra time for the second test date? Since I know that I want to apply for more time, would it be beneficial to just not show up this weekend and get the application for extra time started (essentially giving them a blank slate to make the judgment off)? Does this matter at all?
For context: I have had OCD since I was a child but have only been seeing a psychiatrist/therapist for the last 3 years. Have never gotten extra time on an exam before (as I was undiagnosed until these last few years). My psychiatrist would obviously attest to the fact that I do have OCD.
Any insight here would be appreciated. Not too sure how this all works. Thanks!
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19 Feb 2020, 00:06
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Well, I don't see OCD anywhere in the GMAC's disability policy so I doubt if they'll grant you extra time. One of my friends has ADHD and he got the extra time, which in my opinion certainly didn't help him much. you can read about their policy here: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat/before-t ... sabilities. Btw, is OCD really affecting your test day performance? Kindly write a short debrief about your test experience so that we can help you improve. you can write a debrief here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/share-gmat-e ... 8/?fl=menu
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pepesilvia14 - I am so sorry to hear your situation. Unfortunately, the short answer is no. GMAC does not consider OCD a disability. Only physical disabilities are considered by GMAC. You write to or call the the local Pearson VUE customer care team to check the exact criteria.
Copying the official GMAC representative to provide more insights. OfficialGMAT
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