ATB Exam

All New York State residents who have a foreign high school diploma are required to meet the New York State ATB standards in order to be eligible for the state's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

The ATB is a computerized multiple-choice test, and there are three parts to the exam: 

• Writing: There are 25 questions on this exam. The passing score is 235.
• Reading Comprehension: There are 25 questions on this exam. The passing score is 233.
• Arithmetic: There are 20 questions on this exam. The passing score is 230.

Steps to register and contact testing

There are three basic steps to take this exam:

1. Prepare for the test. To prepare for and successfully pass the ATB test, please visit the CUNY Testing Center Homepage for resources on preparing for this exam. Additionally, please visit Accuplacer and download the free study app and study materials for the ATB test. 
2. Schedule your exam. Contact Testing Center via email at testct@york.cuny.edu along with the full name, DOB, Empl ID #, and the best contact information.
3. Take the test. You will take the test at York College in the Academic Building, Room 1G05. Please arrive 30 minutes before the time of your appointment for check-in. Plan to spend approximately 210 minutes on the test.

We look forward to seeing you at the Testing Center. Please call us at 718-262-2010 if you have any questions regarding your assessment appointment.Please contact our office if you believe that you have received this email in error. We can be reached at testct@york.cuny.edu.