Analytical Writing

One 30-minute Analyze an Issue task; the Analyze an Argument task is no longer on the test.

It has been removed; the Issue task is the only AW task.

The ability to articulate and support complex ideas, sustain a focused and coherent discussion, and control standard written English.

No. It does not require any specific content or subject-matter knowledge.

A claim or opinion on a general-interest issue, plus specific task instructions that shape the required response.