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How many questions are asked and how long will the test take?

English: 75 questions – 45 minutes
Mathematics: 60 questions – 60 minutes
Reading: 40 questions – 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions – 35 minutes
Total: 215 questions
Writing: 1 prompt – 30 minutes

Testing begins after all examinees present by 8:00 a.m. are checked in. A break is scheduled after the first two tests. A brief break is also scheduled before the Writing Test. Students testing with standard time are normally dismissed at about 12:15 p.m. (1:00 p.m. if you take the Writing Test). For more information about what to expect on test day, see test day procedures.