Can I Get Extra Time on the GMAT?

Yes, you can receive extra time on the GMAT, but only through GMAC’s accommodations process. Depending on your approved accommodation, you may receive 50% or 100% additional testing time. We cover the full application process here: GMAT Testing Accommodations.

Who Qualifies for Extra Time?

Extended time is for candidates whose documented disability or medical condition affects their ability to take the GMAT under standard testing conditions. This can include neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and dyslexia, as well as mental health conditions like anxiety, among many others. 

ADHD is one of the most common reasons candidates request extended time. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, see: GMAT Accommodations for ADHD for a detailed look at the process and what to expect.

Accommodation requests go through a thorough review process. To be approved, your documentation must demonstrate the functional impact of your condition on your test-taking abilities. 

How Hard Is It to Get Extra Time?

GMAC takes great care to ensure that the accommodations match documented needs. These decisions aren’t automated: each application is reviewed individually by human experts, including external psychologists and disability consultants. 

If you have a legitimate, well-documented condition and clearly explain its impact on your testing experience, you are generally in a strong position to be granted testing accommodations. 

The request runs through GMAC’s accommodations process: you’ll need to review the GMAT Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities, gather documentation from a qualified professional, and complete the request form found here: GMAC’s testing accommodations page. 

For the full step-by-step process, including practical tips for completing the application, see: GMAT Testing Accommodations.

Like all testing accommodations for the GMAT, extended time is confidential. Schools do not see whether you tested with accommodations.