3 - Examination

4_1_.png

Register for an ACAT exam today!

ACAT exams are only available to be taken within the U.S. at
Scantron testing centers or via Live Online Proctoring (LOP). Please carefully review the  hardware/software requirements document linked here before opting for the LOP exam.

Exam registration are valid for one (1) year.  

ACAT_homepage_header___3_.png
Exam_Windows__600___1080_px___600___500_px___600___700_px_.png


Registration & Fees

ACAT exams are only available to be taken within the US. Candidates. Once registered, you have up to one (1) year to take an exam. Registrations are only excepted for future exam windows. If you would like to take an exam during a window that has already started a $50 late registration fee applies. 

ABA Full Examination (Part 1 and Part 2):    $400
ABA Partial Examination (Part 1 or Part 2):   $250 
ATA Examination:                                           $250
ATP Examination:                                           $250
ARA Examination                                           $250 

*Please note that these fees are for the exams only. There is a separate $50 credential activation fee, $20 certificate fee and annual ACAT renewal fees to maintain earned ACAT credentials. More details on annual renewal fees can be found here.

Exam Links

Find a Testing Center

ACAT Exams are proctored at Scantron Testing Centers across the US. Scantron offers close to 1,000 test center locations that provide testing in a proctored environment. Of the top 100 U.S. cities by population, 99% of candidates are within 15 miles of a testing center. 

Locate your testing city here

Scheduling Your Exam

ACAT computer-based exams are offered at Scantron Testing Centers across the US or by Live Online Proctoring (LOP).  Before opting to take the exam via LOP please carefully read the hardware/software requirements document linked here.


Once your registration is processed, you will receive a Notice to Schedule/Eligibility email from Scantron that provides instructions to submit a scheduling request (such notices are sent no earlier than 45 days prior to the testing window). Once you submit your scheduling request, you will receive your Confirmation Notice from Scantron via email. This information will include your exam date and time reservation; the address and driving directions to the chosen testing site as well as instructions regarding arrival time; what to bring and not to bring; the rescheduling policy; a link to a generic sample test that demonstrates Scantron’s online testing software, PASS, and other important information. 

Rescheduling & Cancelation 

If you are scheduling your exam after the registration deadline, there is a $50 late fee and there may be limited testing availability.

You may reschedule or cancel your testing appointment up to four (4) business days in advance of your testing appointment. Reschedule/cancellation requests are not accepted within four (4) business days of your scheduled testing appointment. A $50 fee will apply; the fee must be paid online at the time of the request. In the event of a "no show", the candidate will forfeit the full exam fee.