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Admissions Testing and Assessments

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Overview

MITT provides applicants with a variety of testing options, including Pre-Admission Testing, which evaluates existing knowledge and skills gained through education and experience, and Aptitude Testing, which measures an individual’s potential to learn or develop specific skills. Some tests, such as the Technology Programs Aptitude Test (TPAT), are mandatory for certain programs to ensure applicants have the necessary skills to succeed.

If you don’t meet the program-specific admission requirements for your program, the Admissions Office may ask you to complete a pre-admission equivalency test for math or English.

Pre-Admission Testing

Pre-Admission testing at MITT helps determine academic readiness for select college programs. It is available for applicants who do not meet program specific admission requirements in Math or English Language Arts or lack sufficient recognized educational documentation.

MITT uses the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) to evaluate:

  • Math skills: Number operations and problem-solving.
  • English skills: Vocabulary and reading comprehension (not a measure of English language proficiency).

The CAAT is only available to eligible applicants who:

  • Are Canadian citizens, refugee claimants, convention refugees, or landed immigrants aged 18 or older
  • Have applied to an MITT college program and been recommended for assessment

International applicants are not eligible for the CAAT.

Applicants to programs requiring grades higher than 50% (e.g., 65% or higher) in 40S Math or English must meet these requirements through a recognized curriculum or accredited Adult Education Centre.

How to Take a Skills Assessment

  1. Receive eligibility notification: Eligible applicants will be contacted via email with instructions.
  2. Provide photo ID: Government-issued photo ID is required to write the CAAT.
  3. Schedule your test: Follow the instructions in the email to book your assessment.

Fees

  • First attempt: No fee.
  • Retakes: $42 per test.

Preparing for the Assessment

Brush up on your skills with these free online resources:

    Aptitude Testing – Technology Programs Aptitude Test (TPAT)

    What is the TPAT?

    The Technology Programs Aptitude Test (TPAT) helps applicants assess their math, logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for success in MITT’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programs. This industry-standard aptitude test does not require prior knowledge of computers, software, or programming.

    What’s on the TPAT?

    The TPAT evaluates skills in:

    • Analyzing and interpreting written descriptions
    • Formulating concepts and following logic
    • Identifying key information for problem-solving
    • Recognizing and applying patterns
    • Solving Grade 12 (40S) Applied or Pre-Calculus Math problems
    • Practice with a sample TPAT test.
    Sample TPAT

    Programs Requiring the TPAT

    A qualifying TPAT score may be required for admission to the following ICT programs:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst
    • Network and Systems Administrator
    • Software Developer

    TPAT Requirements

    • International applicants and internationally educated domestic applicants must achieve a qualifying TPAT score.

    Applicants educated in Canada who have 60 percent or higher in Grade 12 (40S) Applied or Pre-Calculus Math (or an equivalent Canadian course) are exempt from writing the TPAT.

    For full details, visit the specific program page.

    TPAT Frequently Asked Questions

    No. If you need to write the TPAT, MITT’s Test Centre will contact you within 5 to 10 days of submitting your application to schedule your test.

    A sample TPAT test is available, featuring nine practice questions. To prepare further, review:

    • Basic math and arithmetic
    • Flow charts and truth tables
    • Logical reasoning
    • Similar aptitude tests online

    The TPAT takes one hour, but sessions are scheduled for longer to allow time for administration.

    You may use:

    • Scrap paper
    • A basic, non-scientific, non-programmable calculator

    You cannot use textbooks, notes, websites, or assistance from others.

    The TPAT must be completed on a personal computer with a working camera and microphone. It cannot be taken on mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets.

    The minimum passing score is 55 percent.

    You must reschedule before your session by following the instructions in your TPAT information email. If you miss your test and do not reschedule in advance, you will need to pay the TPAT fee again before booking a new test.

    Admissions will email your results within 5 to 10 business days. If you pass, your application will continue in the process. Refer to your application confirmation for estimated processing times.

    Each institution has different admission requirements. Contact them directly to confirm whether they accept TPAT scores.

    You are allowed one attempt per application. If you do not pass, your application will be ineligible. You may reapply to the same or a different program in the future, at which point you will need to rewrite the TPAT.

    Your score remains valid as long as the current version of the TPAT is required for admission or one year, whichever is longer.

    Yes, if your score is still valid and meets the requirements for your new intake. If you scored 50 to 54.9 percent and are applying for Fall 2023 or later, you must rewrite the test.

    If your previous TPAT score is still valid and meets the current admission requirements, you do not need to rewrite it. However, if you took an older version of the TPAT or a different test (such as the Programming Aptitude Test), you must write the current TPAT.

    A test may be voided due to:

    • Technical issues (e.g., internet connection failure)
    • Non-compliance with test proctor instructions
    • Academic integrity concerns

    If this happens, MITT’s Test Centre or Admissions will inform you of the issue and your next steps. Non-compliance may result in denial of a rewrite and loss of application.

    Questions?

    If you need help or have questions about the Skills Assessment or TPAT, contact admissions@mitt.ca.

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