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RMA passing score: why 70 isn't 70%

AMT requires a scaled score of 70 on a 0 to 100 scale to pass the RMA, and its handbook is explicit that 70 is not a percentage. You see your score on screen as soon as the exam ends.

Updated October 2026

Why 70 isn't a percentage

AMT reports results on a scaled score from 0 to 100, with 70 as the passing mark. Scaling makes different versions of the exam equivalent, so the number of correct answers needed to reach 70 is not simply 70% of the questions. Unscored pretest items are also mixed in without being marked.

When you get your score

Your score appears on screen when you finish and the proctor gives you a printed report. AMT does not give scores by phone, fax or email.

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If you score under 70

You wait 45 days and pay $150 to retest. There is a lifetime limit of 4 attempts per certification, which makes the RMA one exam where walking in underprepared really costs you. See is the RMA exam hard.

RMA FAQ

What score do you need to pass the RMA?

A scaled score of 70 on a 0 to 100 scale.

Is the RMA passing score 70%?

No. AMT states that 70 is a scaled score, not a percentage.

Do you get RMA results right away?

Yes. The score appears on screen at the end of the exam and you receive a printed report.

How long do you wait to retake the RMA?

45 days, with a $150 retest fee and a maximum of 4 attempts.

More RMA guides

Sources
  1. AMT Candidate Handbook (April 2026)
  2. AMT: Applying and testing FAQ
  3. AMT: Get certified

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