In a case study, will submitting time be a deal breaker?

Hi everyone,

I attended a remote case study for a MF recently. The email says "it would be great if you could submit on or before xxx [which is 5-hour time frame]". In its detailed instruction document, it says "You can take as much time as you need while a 5-hour is a recommended timeframe".

I actually submit at 30min after the 5-hour time frame. Will this be a deal breaker? I'm so panic!!

Thanks!

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