Typical Paper-Based General Test Section Number of Questions Time
Analytical Writing 1 Issue Task1 45 minutes
Analytical Writing 1 Argument Task1 30 minutes
Verbal (2 sections) 38 per section 30 minutes per section
Quantitative (2 sections) 30 per section 30 minutes per section
Pretest2 Varies 30 minutes 1For the Issue task, two essay topics will be presented and you will choose one. The Argument task does not present a choice of topics; instead, one topic will be presented.
2An unidentified verbal or quantitative pretest section may be included and may appear in any order after the analytical writing section. It is not counted as part of your score. Verbal Reasoning* The skills measured include the test taker's ability to ◊ analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it ◊ analyze relationships among component parts of sentences ◊ recognize relationships between words and concepts.
Quantitative Reasoning* The skills measured include the test taker's ability to ◊ understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis ◊ reason quantitatively ◊ solve problems in a quantitative setting.
Analytical Writing* The skills measured include the test taker's ability to ◊ articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively ◊ examine claims and accompanying evidence ◊ support ideas with relevant reasons and examples ◊ sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion ◊ control the elements of standard written English.
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