Essential Academic Skills Subtest II: Writing (006)

This is a recently redeveloped test. The first administration of this test is 10/31/22. The older version of the test remains available. Please consult your state credentialing agency to confirm which version of the test you should take.

Online proctoring is available for this test. You may test remotely, including from home.
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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test; 36 multiple-choice questions and 1 written assignment
Time	Computer-Based Testing 1 hour and 45 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 1 hour and 30 minutes testing time	Online Proctoring 1 hour and 45 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 1 hour and 30 minutes testing time
Breaks	Computer-Based Testing You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.	Online Proctoring No breaks are allowed.
Test Dates	Computer-Based Testing By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability .	Online Proctoring By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month.
Test Sites	Computer-Based Testing CBT sites are located nationwide. Locate a test center .	Online Proctoring You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements .
Passing Score	National Benchmark score: 220
Reference Materials Provided for this Test	None.
Test Fee	Computer-Based Testing $50 for one Essential Academic Skills subtest $75 for any two Essential Academic Skills subtests $100 for any three Essential Academic Skills subtests Review payment information.	Online Proctoring $50 dollars per subtest. Candidates must pay for each subtest separately. Review payment information.
Score Reporting	Computer-Based Testing A scaled score is provided immediately after testing; score reports are released within four weeks of testing.	Online Proctoring Score reports are released within four weeks of testing. Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive preliminary test results when their test ends.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read them now.
Prepare	View the tutorials and preparation materials available for this test.

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