Do GMAT scores depend on the avg time per question

[jigar24]

Hi,

I was wondering if GMAT algorithm keeps a track of the avg time taken to answer each question.

For eg.

If in quants section, I answer first 30 questions in 70 minutes and last 7 in the remaining 5 minutes as against the average of 2 mins each question, would it hurt in anyway?

I'm perfectly aware of the fact that there is a heavy penalty for leaving out questions. However, I m wondering if I complete the entire section, but don't stick to the avg of 2 mins per question, does it hurt??

Thanks,
Jigar

[StaceyKoprince]

The score will not change based upon the amount of time you spend on those questions, no. But, of course, if you do 7 questions in 5 minutes, you're likely to get a lot of those questions wrong - and that's what will hurt your score a great deal. The penalty for getting a string of questions wrong in a row is significantly higher than the penalty for getting just one or two wrong (sandwiched by two correct answers).

[jigar24]

Thanks Stacey :-)

[StaceyKoprince]

you're welcome!