Sample Test
This page gives you different resources to help you prepare to take the following tests:
CUNY Assessment Tests (CAT) in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Math 3 Placement Test
Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) Test
It is important that you do your best on your scheduled test. The more you know about the test formats and types of questions you will be asked, the better your chances are of scoring well. We strongly recommend you to take advantage of these resources.
CUNY Assessment Tests (CAT)
The CUNY Assessment Tests are critical in measuring your readiness for college success. These high-stakes tests evaluate your competency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Your results on the CUNY Assessment Tests can determine your admission to The City College of New York (CCNY).
- Your results on the CUNY Assessment Tests can determine whether or not you can enroll in credit-bearing courses directly, or if you must first take non-credit courses in reading, writing, math, or ESL.
The CAT in Reading:
The CAT in Writing :
The CAT in Mathematics:
Math 3 Placement Test
The Math 3 placement test is administered to students who have demonstrated proficiency in math by taking the CUNY Assessment Test in Pre-Algebra (Math 1) and Algebra (Math 2) or have met the university's
math exemption criteria.
Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) Test
The Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) testing requirement is for students who are seeking financial aid awards under the state's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for the first time and do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) from a United State high school. The test is given in three different areas: Reading, Math 1 (Numerical skills/Pre-Algebra), and Writing Objective.
The CAT in Reading:
The CAT in Writing Objective:
The CAT in Math 1 (Numerical skills/Pre-Algebra):
