Writing
98 questions in 2 hours 14 minutes, across two sections that adapt as you go. Here is the whole sitting to scale, what each section tests, when you can take it and where to practise with official material.
Every figure on this page comes from College Board. A PerTuto editor last checked them against the source on 28 September 2026.
64 minutes, 54 questions. Four-option multiple choice.
70 minutes, 44 questions. Four-option multiple choice (about 75%) and student-produced response (about 25%).
Shares are College Board's approximate distribution of questions across each section.
| Test date | Register by | Late registration and changes by |
|---|---|---|
| 3 October 2026Registration has closed | 18 September 2026 | 22 September 2026 |
| 7 November 2026 | 23 October 2026 | 27 October 2026 |
| 5 December 2026 | 20 November 2026 | 24 November 2026 |
| 6 March 2027 | 19 February 2027 | 23 February 2027 |
From College Board's dates and deadlines, last checked 28 September 2026.
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