CMA Exam Results

• The CMA exam score is a scaled score between 0-500, 500 being a perfect score and 360 being the minimum passing score.
• It usually takes around one month for your CMA exam results to be posted.
• There are three performance ratings: Satisfactory (S), Marginal (M), and Unsatisfactory (U).
• If you fail, you are only required to retake the portions you did not pass.

Knowing how to properly interpret your CMA exam results is key to moving forward. Keep reading to learn how to understand your score.

Be confident that you did the best you could, especially if you prepared with our Wiley CMA review course. Also, know that if you do not pass, we’re here to help you get back on your feet. With top-notch resources and study materials, we’ve got your back no matter your results.

• Relax: Phew, you did it! Pat yourself on the back for getting through exam day. Now’s the time to enjoy a break from study time before plotting your next steps toward earning your CMA certification.
• Maintain your routine: Going from rigorous exam prep to a mundane waiting period can feel like quite a shock. Once you’ve enjoyed a week or two off, maintaining a portion of your previous schedule can provide a sense of normalcy and keep you on track to achieve your goals. If you just completed CMA exam part 1, it may be helpful to browse exam part 2 materials to get a head start. Or, if there was a particular section you feel you may need to retake, check out some study materials for the topic areas you struggled with. Be sure to ease in slowly and take breaks when you need.
• Practice good mental health habits: Simple daily habits like drinking enough water, eating fruits and vegetables, and getting a good night’s sleep are natural ways to alleviate stress while you wait for your CMA results. When thoughts of doubt sneak in, focus on calming your breath and staying positive.

Note: You must earn a 50% on the MCQs correct in order to move on to the essay questions.

The ICMA email provides all the information necessary to find out if you achieved a CMA exam passing score. At the time grades are released, results are also available online in your Account Profile transcript. Unfortunately, the ICMA does not share exam scores via telephone.

(*) Please note there are no official, set score release dates.

It is solely a score, not a percentage. The scaled score allows CMA candidates to know how they performed in relation to the passing standard of 360.

Candidates who do not achieve a CMA exam passing score will receive a report that indicates their performance on each of the key topic areas in the multiple-choice section as well as their overall performance on the essay section of the exam.

There are three performance ratings: Satisfactory (S), Marginal (M), and Unsatisfactory (U).