Ability to Benefit (ATB)
The exam will be conducted in person with a proctor.
Be sure to review our General Testing Rules page.
The New York State Ability to Benefit (ATB) regulation applies to all students who are first-time Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) recipients in the 2006-2007 academic year or thereafter.
You must fulfill the New York State Ability to Benefit (ATB) requirement if you have not earned at least one (1) of the following:
- a US high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a TASC/GED,
- a Home School Letter from your school district's superintendent,
- a previous accredited College Degree, or
- 24 earned college credits in the core classes as required by the New York State Education Department. Learn more →
How to Fulfill the ATB Requirement
You may fulfill the ATB requirement by taking the appropriate ATB tests and achieving the minimum cut scores as indicated below:
- Score of 233 in Reading
- Score of 230 in Arithmetic
- Score of 235 in Writing
View available ATB Testing dates and register here →
Please note: The exam is conducted in person, be sure to report to the Hunter College Testing Center, Room 150 Hunter North Building.
You must have a valid physical photo identification to test. For more information about the exam, contact the Testing Center at testing@hunter.cuny.edu.
Study/Test Prep Materials:
- Practice for ACCUPLACER (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic only)