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| GRE Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Writing | 1 essay prompt | 30 minutes |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Section 1: 12 questions Section 2: 15 questions |
Section 1: 18 minutes Section 2: 23 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning |
Section 1: 12 questions Section 2: 15 questions |
Section 1: 21 minutes Section 2: 26 minutes |
| SAT Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing |
1st module: 27 questions 2nd module: 27 questions |
1st module: 32 minutes 2nd module: 32 minutes |
| Math |
1st module: 22 questions 2nd module: 22 questions |
1st module: 35 minutes 2nd module: 35 minutes |
Total Exam Time
2 hours, 14 minutes not counting breaks between sections
| ACT Test Section | # of Questions | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| English | 75 questions | 45 minutes |
| Math | 60 questions | 60 minutes |
| Reading | 40 questions | 35 minutes |
| Science | 40 questions | 35 minutes |
| Writing (Optional) | 1 prompt | 40 minutes |
