Test-day strategy
Time management is what separates high STEP scores.
Time management is what separates high STEP scores.
Suggested timing
| Section | Time | Per question |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60 min | 1.5 min |
| Structure | 35 min | about 1 min |
| Listening | 30 min | set by the recording |
| Compositional | 15 min | 1.5 min |
Before and during
- Sleep well and arrive early with your ID.
- In Structure, read the whole sentence before the options.
- Do not get stuck: flag the question and come back.
- There is no negative marking: answer everything.