How do I apply to Ithaca JATC?

There are currently no fees associated with the application process. Interviews are conducted twice per year, in January and in June. Checked against Ithaca JATC's own page on 1 November 2026. Confirm the current process there before you apply.

What score does Ithaca JATC require?

A qualifying score of 4 or higher is required to be considered for an oral interview. Qualifying test scores are valid for two years from the date the test is taken. Only sixteen of the 43 locals we have checked publish a minimum score at all.

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Q: Which aptitude test does Ithaca JATC use?

Ithaca JATC uses the electrical training ALLIANCE aptitude test battery: 33 algebra and functions questions in 46 minutes, then 36 reading comprehension questions in 51 minutes, 97 minutes of testing in total.

Ithaca, NY — application window, testing frequency, score threshold, and retake wait.

Status, checked 1 November 2026 against Ithaca JATC's own page: The application details below are as the JATC published them on that date.

Ithaca JATC — Ithaca, NY at a glance

Aptitude battery: eTA

This JATC uses the electrical training ALLIANCE aptitude test battery: 33 algebra and functions questions in 46 minutes, then 36 reading comprehension questions in 51 minutes, 97 minutes of testing in total.

Your band vs this local's line: Ithaca JATC publishes a qualifying score of 4 on the 1–9 scale. Our free benchmark reports a practice band on that same scale — a practice estimate, because the official raw-to-band conversion is unpublished, so a practice band of 4 or above is a sign you are near the line, not a guarantee.

Application window: There are currently no fees associated with the application process. Interviews are conducted twice per year, in January and in June.
Testing frequency: Given at the Training Center, 134 Cecil A. Malone Drive, Ithaca, NY. The test takes about two hours.
Score threshold: A qualifying score of 4 or higher is required to be considered for an oral interview. Qualifying test scores are valid for two years from the date the test is taken.
Retake wait: You cannot retake the aptitude test for a minimum of 6 months after your previous attempt.

Verified on Ithaca Electrical JATC's own page, checked 1 November 2026. Rules change — confirm with your hall. Read the official source.

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What the test itself looks like

See the complete aptitude test guide for the eTA format and what is and is not published about scoring.

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