Master strategies to allocate your time effectively across all sections.
How many minutes per question should you average on the English section (75 questions, 45 minutes)?
45 minutes ÷ 75 questions = 0.6 minutes = 36 seconds per question on average.
What should you do if you're stuck on a math problem after 1 minute?
Don't waste excessive time. Mark it, move forward to secure easier points, then return if time remains.
True or False: You should spend equal time on every Reading passage.
Allocate ~8-9 minutes per passage (4 passages, 35 minutes total). Some may take slightly less or more.
What is a good strategy for the Science section's 35 minutes?
Science tests data interpretation. Often, you can answer questions by referring directly to figures without deep reading.
If you have 5 minutes left and 10 unanswered questions, you should:
With no penalty for wrong answers, always guess. Picking one letter (e.g., B or C) is faster than random patterns.