A single test session is involved.

The test session is not timed with the expectation that students will typically require 2 or 3 hours to complete the test. However, students may continue working for as long as they want, even after school hours, but only during the day of the session.

Use of a dictionary - available in the testing room - is permitted during the test session.

Based on three related reading selections, called a "triplet," approximately 3,000 words in length

A total of 28 multiple choice questions testing basic comprehension, appreciation of literary elements and techniques, and ability to analyze and critically evaluate the text is presented.

Three short answer questions requiring the student to compose an original response consisting of multiple sentences also appear. These questions examine the student's appreciation of literary elements and techniques and his or her ability to analyze and critically evaluate the triplet text.

Two parts comprise the test - the creation of an original detailed composition based on a writing prompt plus the revision and editing of two writing selections.

The writing prompt is related to the triplet from the Reading Test, providing students with substantial information about the subject matter upon which to base their composition.

Based on the Writing Prompt, students are expected to prepare a detailed writing sample.

The revision and editing portion of the test involves 20 multiple choice questions, 10 corresponding to each writing selection.