You will know beforehand if your test has an essay section in it. If it does, you must complete the essay within 30 minutes.

As you will handwrite the essay, you will be given paper during the 10-minute break between Structure and Reading. All test takers will be given paper to outline their essays or make notes.

The essay topic is randomly selected.

Write an outline.
- You will be allowed to make notes on paper the test center will provide. These notes will not be included as part of your score.
- Spend about 5 minutes planning your essay.
- Your essay should contain:
An introduction (why not repeat the statement and state whether you agree or disagree.
Three reasons to support your opinion.
Your conclusion, in which you summarize everything you’ve already said.

Start Writing Write legibly
- Make sure it’s at least 200 words long (remember you have only 30 minutes and you must stop after that time).
- Indent your paragraphs.
- Keep your sentences short and simple.
- Use grammatical structures you are comfortable with.
- Only use words you know.
- Only use words you know how to spell.
- Watch your punctuation.

The last 5 minutes!
- Check your work.
- Spend the last five minutes rereading what you’ve written to look for mistakes, Grammar, spellings, punctuation, diction (word choice).