How to pass the Wonderlic

You have about 14 seconds per question and blanks score zero. Learn the question types until you recognize them instantly, then practice on the real 12-minute clock.

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By the LifeScore Editorial Team · Updated October 2026 · How we check facts

1. Win the early questions fast

Questions get harder as you go, so answer the early ones fast and bank the time. If a question has not opened up within about 20 seconds, guess and move on: blanks and wrong answers both score zero.

2. Take the easy points

Following directions: read the instruction twice; it is usually counting or positions in a word or list.
Jumbled sentences: put the words in order in your head, then judge true or false.
Sentence meaning: decide whether two statements say the same, the opposite or neither.
Comparisons: convert fractions to decimals (3/5 = 0.6) before comparing.

3. Mental math shortcuts

Know common fractions as decimals: 1/8 = 0.125, 3/8 = 0.375, 5/8 = 0.625.
Percent of a number: 25% is a quarter, 20% is a fifth, 12.5% is an eighth.
Discounts: a 20% discount means paying 80%; multiply once.
Rates: work out one unit first (per item, per hour), then scale.

4. A 7-day plan

Day	What to do
1	Full timed test. Note score and skipped types.
2	Review mistakes; write each rule in one line.
3	Vocabulary and analogies, 15 minutes.
4	Second full timed test.
5	Mental math and word problems, 20 minutes.
6	Third full timed test; compare all three.
7	Rest. Prepare a quiet room, pen and paper.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Wonderlic questions should I answer?

As many as you can get right in 12 minutes. The average is about 20 to 21 correct; answering 30 to 35 with good accuracy is a strong result.

Should I guess on the Wonderlic?

Yes. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so never leave a question blank.

Can you study for the Wonderlic?

You cannot cram general ability, but practicing the question types under the time limit reliably helps if you have not taken a speeded test before.

LifeScore is not affiliated with Wonderlic, Inc. Wonderlic is a trademark of Wonderlic, Inc. Our practice tests are original questions written in a similar style and timed the same way. Reviewed October 2026 by the LifeScore Editorial Team.