The ISEE Upper Level (for applicants to grades 9–12) runs in a fixed order with two breaks:
| Section | Questions | Time | What it holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 40 | 20 min | Synonyms, sentence completions |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 37 | 35 min | Word problems, quantitative comparisons |
| Break | — | 10 min | — |
| Reading Comprehension | 36 | 35 min | Six passages, six questions each |
| Mathematics Achievement | 47 | 40 min | No calculator |
| Break | — | 10 min | — |
| Essay (unscored) | 1 prompt | 30 min | Sent to schools |
RichiePrep practice tests time each section on its own clock, so pacing is practiced section by section. Quantitative Reasoning includes Column A / Column B comparisons, and no section allows a calculator. Confirm current specifications with the test maker before registering.
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