{"id":17162,"date":"2026-04-27T09:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/student-success\/?page_id=17162"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:26:46","slug":"testing-office","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/student-success\/testing-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing and Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;http:\/\/qc.cuny.edu\/student-success\/student-success\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Back to Student Success&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; button_font=&#8221;||||on|||RGBA(255,255,255,0)|&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x3c;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Welcome to Testing and Placement&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Learn about placement testing requirements, including ATB and ESL exams, and how to complete the necessary steps before registration. &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;31px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<a href=\"mailto:Testing@qc.cuny.edu\"><strong>Important: ATB and ESL exams are administered in person only. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Testing@qc.cuny.edu\"><strong>Contact: Testing@qc.cuny.edu<\/strong><\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion admin_label=&#8221;Accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;English as a Second Language (ESL) Testing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accuplacer ESL exam <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mandatory placement test<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for students who:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earned a high school diploma <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outside of the United States<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not have passing scores on the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">English SAT, ACT, or NYS Regents exam<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You must complete this exam\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before registering for English classes at Queens College.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registration Hold Requirement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">testing hold will be placed on your record<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which will prevent course registration.<\/span><br \/>\nThe hold will be <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">removed once all required testing steps are completed.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Get Started\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you believe you are required to take the ESL exam and\/or have been contacted by Queens College to do so, please be sure to complete <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESL Testing Required Survey<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 link provided in the ESL Testing Communications. For further guidance, email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Testing@qc.cuny.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Testing@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to Expect on the Exam\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ESL exam includes the following five sections: Reading Skills, Listening, Sentence Meaning, Language Usage and Writing (WritePlacer ESL). The exam is<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> untimed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, except for the writing section. Most students complete the test in 1.5 to 4 hours, depending on their pace.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exemption from ESL Testing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may be<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> exempt from the ESL exam if you have qualifying scores on the:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SAT (Evidence-Based Reading &amp; Writing): 480 or higher<\/span><\/li>\n<li>ACT English: 20 or higher<\/li>\n<li>NYS English Regents: 75 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>To request an exemption:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload your score report to CUNYfirst<\/li>\n<p>\tSelect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Document Class: Admissions<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Document Type: Miscellaneous\/Other\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For detailed instructions, watch this video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bYMiwiRnRrI\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bYMiwiRnRrI<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Student Success Program (GSSP)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a GSSP student,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fyou do <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> need to take the Accuplacer ESL placement exam. However, you may need to take a different English placement exam.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please contact your GSSP advisor for guidance:\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit GSSP webpage:\u202f<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queensgssp.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.queensgssp.com\/<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email:\u202f<\/span><\/b><a href=\"mailto:info@queensgssp.com\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">info@queensgssp.com<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Ability to Benefit (ATB) Testing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<strong>Who Needs to Take the ATB Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A student applying for New York State financial aid (e.g., TAP, Excelsior, NYS Scholarships, APTS, AIMS) for the first time and earned a high school diploma or equivalency outside of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Please note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passing the ATB exam does not guarantee financial aid eligibility. You must also meet all academic, financial, and residency requirements.<\/li>\n<li>If you have earned a U.S. high school equivalency diploma (GED\/TASC) you do not need to take the ATB exam. Be sure to upload your diploma to CUNYfirst to confirm eligibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important Deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must take and pass the ATB exam within the add\/drop period of the semester to be considered for aid that term.<\/li>\n<li>If you do not pass all sections, you may retest after 14 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exam Structure<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ATB exam includes 3 sections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading \u2013 233<\/li>\n<li>Writing\u2013 235<\/li>\n<li>Arithmetic \u2013 230<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must pass all 3 sections to complete the exam<\/li>\n<li>If you do not pass a section, you will only retake the section(s) you did not pass<\/li>\n<li>Once you pass a section, it is complete and does not need to be retaken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To find out if you need to take the ATB exam:<br \/>\nEmail: testing@qc.cuny.edu<\/li>\n<li>Complete the ATB Testing Survey included in the automatic reply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong>:<br \/>\nIf you see \u201cATB Testing Required\u201d in your CUNYfirst To Do List, you must contact Testing and Placement to confirm your requirement.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Math Placement Testing&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Queens College\u00a0<span class=\"marktxmpyes1z\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Math<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"markoig0z4ghq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Placement<\/span>\u00a0Test is designed to place you in a course that matches your current skills. The goal is to find the right starting point for\u00a0<i>you<\/i>\u00a0in the algebra to calculus sequence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Students take the test through Brightspace, CUNY\u2019s learning management system.<\/li>\n<li>For more information, including how to access the test, click this <u><a id=\"anchor-7c764378-9b15-4456-23c1-ff51f0b0fc17\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/math\/placement\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/math\/placement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">link<\/a><\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Test Preparation Resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Download the\u202f<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org\/login\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accuplacer Study App for ESL &amp; ATB Practice Tests<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resources for Accuplacer ESL (English as a Second Language)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Download the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org\/login\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ACCUPLACER Study App<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand review the tests:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reading Skills<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language Usage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Listening<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sentence Meaning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn about and review a sample of the Accuplacer ESL writing test:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuny.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/page-assets\/academics\/testing\/test-preparation-resources\/accuplacer-writeplacer-esl-sample-essays.pdf.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WritePlacer ESL<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ability to Benefit (ATB) Sample Questions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bmccprodstroac.blob.core.windows.net\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Arithmetic_Sample_Questions.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arithmetic Sample Questions<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bmccprodstroac.blob.core.windows.net\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Reading_Sample_Questions-.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reading Sample Questions<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmccprodstroac.blob.core.windows.net\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Writing_Sample_Questions.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Writing Sample Questions<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information and test preparation resources, click here:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuny.edu\/academics\/testing\/test-preparation-resources\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.cuny.edu\/academics\/testing\/test-preparation-resources\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Testing FAQs &#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">GENERAL<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Acceptable forms of ID\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Driver&#8217;s license<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High School or College ID<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State or federal ID card<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Military ID card\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Passport (with western characters)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tribal ID card<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure-media.collegeboard.org\/accuplacer\/pdf\/accuplacer-student-id-form.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accuplacer official Id form<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I take the test at a private testing center or outside of CUNY and import the scores?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No, because CUNY cannot verify the validity of any scores taken outside of a CUNY institution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1440,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I take the ATB and\/or ESL tests virtually?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No, the ATB and ESL tests are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in person only.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1440,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can I use my calculator for the Arithmetic section?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No, students are encouraged to use\u202fprovided\u202fscrap paper. The Accuplacer exam also provides a screen-based calculator for the arithmetic section for some, but not all,\u202fArithmetic\u202fquestions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1440,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do I become a resident or prove New York state residency?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please refer to the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/qc.cuny.edu\/admissions\/residency\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Office of Admissions page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202ffor more information and application\/documentation to be submitted. In general, students must have been living in New York for the preceding 12 months and have permanent resident status or other eligible status<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have a questions, what should I do?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESL and ATB Test Inquiries: email\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:testing@qc.cuny.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">testing@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Residency Status: email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:admissions@qc.cuny.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">admissions@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Financial Aid: email\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:FinancialAid@qc.cuny.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FinancialAid@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ESL<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is the ESL test required in order to register or take classes at Queens College?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, the ESL test is required for students with an ESL testing hold to register for courses at Queens College. It is\u202frecommended that you take the ESL exam as soon as possible so that you can register for classes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ATB<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is the ATB test required in order to register or take classes at Queens College?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No, the test is not required, and students can freely register for courses without taking the exam.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1440],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you take the test and do not pass, you can maintain your enrollment but should seek guidance\/support around your financial need.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1440],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where can I find more information about NY State financial aid and the ATB exam?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information, please see HESC\u2019s website here:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hesc.ny.gov\/financial-aid-professionals\/financial-aid-professionals-resources\/financial-aid-professionals-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.hesc.ny.gov\/financial-aid-professionals\/financial-aid-professionals-resources\/financial-aid-professionals-2\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:450,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1440,630],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[0,8]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the process to apply for the U.S. High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma instead of taking the ATB test?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">24 U.S. college credits<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (including required subject areas), you may apply for a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> instead of taking the ATB exam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What You Need to Do<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Complete Form J (Part A Only)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fill out <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Part A<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acces.nysed.gov%2Fsites%2Facces%2Ffiles%2Fhse%2Fattachmentj.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CCallie.Podias%40qc.cuny.edu%7C80bb0550694c40e5573108dd0b3739af%7C6f60f0b35f064e099715989dba8cc7d8%7C0%7C0%7C638679054008376335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Gfj16fsQIL7B1G6MMnIP8tXN%2F54G%2BY7wVFqfXql9Y9o%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Form J<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Part B blank<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (completed by the Registrar)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2: Request Your Official Transcript<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Order your transcript through Parchment using this\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parchment.com%2Fu%2Fregistration%2F34237%2Finstitution&amp;data=05%7C02%7CCallie.Podias%40qc.cuny.edu%7C80bb0550694c40e5573108dd0b3739af%7C6f60f0b35f064e099715989dba8cc7d8%7C0%7C0%7C638679054008360786%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=p2%2Bq40utErIRPK9ajSMz5hXi1BpQ8m58bc90xSGGF%2FQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">link<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Select <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Queens College Registrar<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upload <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acces.nysed.gov%2Fsites%2Facces%2Ffiles%2Fhse%2Fattachmentj.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CCallie.Podias%40qc.cuny.edu%7C80bb0550694c40e5573108dd0b3739af%7C6f60f0b35f064e099715989dba8cc7d8%7C0%7C0%7C638679054008376335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Gfj16fsQIL7B1G6MMnIP8tXN%2F54G%2BY7wVFqfXql9Y9o%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Form J<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with your request (Part A only)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">When prompted, send your transcript to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New York State Education Department<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">High School Equivalency (HSE) Office<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">89 Washington Avenue, EBA 460<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Albany, NY 12234<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 3: Upload Your HSE Diploma<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you receive your diploma, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">upload it to CUNYfirst<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow instructions here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bYMiwiRnRrI\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bYMiwiRnRrI<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Timeline &amp; Important Note<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This process can take <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10\u201315 weeks or longer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:540,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are within 8 weeks of the start of the semester:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is strongly recommended that you <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">take the ATB exam instead<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to avoid delays in financial aid.<\/span><span 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