The SAT, for example, won't allow students to use computers to take the essay portion of the test.

Twenty-two percent scored the highest possible grade in the essay portion of the test.

Next fall's college class will be the first one to have taken the essay portion of the SAT.

For the multiple choice problems it is a simple right or wrong; however, computers have been used to score essay portions as well.

Make sure to fill in the "essay portion" at the end.

There is an additional fee of $10 for the optional essay portion of some of the exams.

She was referring to the essay portion of the exam.

The department's computers recognize only the new tests; for students who did not take the essay portion, scores were left blank.

"I imagine you did very well on the essay portions of your exams.... Now, tell me what rage is."

This part differs from the essay portion previously as a full essay will not be necessary to receive full credit.