How is the test structured?

Each test contains three sections:

Quantitative - This section is multiple choice  designed to measure a student’s ability to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, and interpret graphic data. There are two types of questions asked, data sufficiency and problem solving.

Verbal - This multiple choice section measures your ability to read and comprehend written material, reason and evaluate arguments and correct written material to conform to standard written English. There are three types of questions asked: critical reasoning, reading comprehension and sentence correction.   

Analytical Writing - This short essay writing section is designed as a direct measure of your ability to think critically and to communicate ideas.  This assessment consists of two separate writing tasks, Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument.