Atlanta Technical College➤Placement Testing

Placement Testing

Important Deadlines

  • Fall 2022 Term 1 & 2 classes begin – August 15, 2022
  • 1st Fee Payment Deadline – July. 29, 2022
  • Drop/Add – August 15 – 17, 2022
  • Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund – August 17, 2022
  • Fall 2022 Term 3 classes begin –October 10, 2022
  • 1st Fee Payment Deadline –
  • Drop/Add – October 10-12, 2022
  • Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund – October 12, 2022
  • IMPORTANT DATES
    • Registration Event/Open House April 11 – 16
    • Registration Event July 11 – 16
    • Term 3 Registration Event September 12 – 17
    • Professional Development August 11 – 5pm
    • Fall Convocation August 12 – 8am
    • Graduation Application Due September 30
    • Commencement 2023 TBA

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Admissions Testing

The placement test is administered by the Professional Assessment Center (PAC).  The PAC Center is located in Building G on campus.

Admissions update: Accuplacer testing requirements are currently being waived for all applicants. Applicants who earned a 2.6 cumulative high school GPA will be eligible to enter associate degree programs. Applicants who earned a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA will be eligible to enter all certificate and diploma programs. Additional requirements will need to be met to be accepted into competitive health programs.

CLICK HERE FOR FREE ACCUPLACER PRACTICE WEBSITES or download the Accuplacer app from your Apple or Android Play Store.  To schedule your first test or retake the Accuplacer, ACCUPLACER® Exams, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, Atlanta Police Department, CLEP Exams, Distance Learning Exams, FCC Element Exams, GED Testing, Georgia Department of Transportation, HESI-A2 Exam, Official Score Request, P.O.S.T. Entrance Exam (Law Enforcement Candidates Only), Pearson Vue, and PSB Exam test CLICK HERE.

Satisfactory scores on the SAT I, ACT, ASSET, or ACCUPLACER placement test or a grade of C or better from an accredited post-secondary institution in English and math level 100 or higher. Algebra placement test scores are required for certain diploma programs and all degree programs. Test scores are considered valid for placement for a period of 5 years.

Interested in Testing to Obtain College Credit?

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) covers intro-level college course material in 33 subjects.  A passing score on just one CLEP exam can save you 100+ hours of class time, coursework and money toward tuition.

To register for the CLEP exam, you must first purchase a CLEP voucher ($87).  After you have obtained your CLEP ticket number, you may schedule and pay your $25 proctoring fee on our website by clicking here.

How Do I Obtain an Official Copy of My Test Scores?

There are two ways to request an official copy of your test scores:

In-person:  Please visit the Testing Center with your government-issued ID and complete the Official Score Request Form.  There is a $5.00 fee (payable at the Cashier’s window- Bldg B).

Online: Go to www.registerblast.com/atlantatech and select “Official Score Request” in Step 1. Follow the remaining prompts by entering all requested information.  You will be prompted to pay $6.50 ($1.50 processing fee added to online payments).