What is ATB Testing?

If you are interested in applying for federal financial aid, but you do not have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, you may demonstrate your ability to benefit from a college education by taking the Ability to Benefit (ATB) Test.

Note: °®¶¹´«Ã½'s ATB testing service is not the same as °®¶¹´«Ã½'s assessment for placement service.

ATB Eligibility

Students without a high school diploma, GED or equivalent are eligible to take the Ability to Benefit Test (ATB) test.

Students must be approved to take the test by the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College Financial Aid Office:

Upon approval, students can request to schedule an ATB testing appointment with us:

ATB Test Format & Retest Policy

Take a moment to review the ATB test format, rules and content.

Note: °®¶¹´«Ã½'s ATB testing service is not the same as °®¶¹´«Ã½'s assessment for placement service.

English & Math ATB

ACCUPLACER Test           Passing Score 

Reading                             233 

Writing                              235 

Arithmetic                         230

This untimed, computerized test is composed of three (3) sections: Sentence Skills, Reading Comprehension and Arithmetic.

English & Math ATB Retest Policy:

  • Students who do not receive qualifying scores on their ATB test are eligible for one (1) Accuplacer or CELSA retest only.

    • Only sections not passed need to be retested.

  • Students must wait minimum of two (2) weeks before attempting the ATB test for the second time.

ESL ATB

Passing Score: 97

This 45-minute timed, paper and pencil test is composed of one (1) language section. There is no math section.

ESL ATB Retest Policy:

  • Students who do not receive qualifying scores on their ATB test are eligible for one (1) CELSA or Accuplacer retest only.

  • Students must wait minimum of two (2) weeks before attempting the ATB test for the second time.

ATB Prep & Study Guides

Student must provide a valid government issued photo ID at the time of testing. 

Take a moment to review the study materials.

English & Math ATB 

College Board's

ESL ATB

For review and practice, students choose their own review books or online web sites for tutorials.

ATB Results

English & Math ATB

Upon test completion, you will receive your test results.

ESL ATB

Test results will take up to 2-3 weeks to process.

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