Independent CCAT prep · for Crossover applicants

Top 1% talent needs top 1% prep.

One course to clear the Crossover CCAT — 50 questions, 15 minutes, the 35/50 cutoff. Built by people who scored in the top 1%, engineered to get you to a $100k+ remote role.

How the exam works

questions

in 15 minutes

35/50

the cutoff

top 15% of all test-takers

average score

where most candidates land

$100k+

remote roles

across 131 countries

01 The Crossover funnel

One 15-minute test stands between you and a $100k remote job.

Crossover hires across 131 countries and pays in USD. Before any human reviews your application, you face the CCAT. Here is exactly what happens.

You apply

Crossover hires globally for senior remote roles paying $100k–$400k/hr-equivalent. The very first gate, before a human ever sees you, is an aptitude test.

The CCAT hits

50 questions. 15 minutes. No calculator. No going back. Switch tabs and you're disqualified. ~18 seconds per question is all you get.

The cutoff

Most roles want 35/50 — that's the top 15% of everyone who has ever sat the test. The average score is just 24. Under 1% finish all 50 questions.

You clear it — or you don't

There are no retakes for the same role. One 15-minute window decides whether your $100k application moves forward. Preparation is the only variable you control.

02 What the CCAT tests

Three sections. Thirty seconds a question. No calculator.

The CCAT blends verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning. We train each one for speed — because at ~18 seconds per question, knowing the method is not enough. You have to be fast.

Verbal Reasoning

Analogies, antonyms, sentence completion and word logic. We drill pattern recognition so you decide in 10–15 seconds, not 40.

AnalogiesAntonymsSentence completionWord logic

Logic & Math

Number series, word problems and quantitative logic — the section that eats time. We rebuild your mental-math speed and elimination instinct.

Number seriesWord problemsRatios & ratesBasic algebra

Spatial Reasoning

Shape rotation, matrices and visual patterns. The highest points-per-second section once you learn to see the rule instantly.

Shape rotationMatrix logicVisual seriesOdd-one-out

03 One course. Everything you need.

No upsells. No tiers. The complete CCAT system.

A single course, priced to be a no-brainer, with every tool that actually moves your score toward the cutoff.

Full video curriculum

Every question type broken down by people who scored in the top 1% — method, traps, and the fastest path to the answer.

Full-length timed mocks

Realistic 50-question / 15-minute simulations with auto-scoring, percentile, and a no-going-back engine that mirrors the real test pressure.

Section drills

Targeted sets for verbal, logic & math, and spatial so you can attack the section that's costing you the cutoff.

Speed & strategy playbook

Time-allocation per question type, the guess-and-move rule (no negative marking), and the elimination tactics that recover lost seconds.

Downloadable cheat-sheets

Formula sheets, pattern libraries and a pre-test checklist you can review in the 10 minutes before you start.

Lifetime access

Pay once. Keep the course, every update, and all future mock additions — preparing on your schedule, in any country.

04 From people who cleared it

Built by top-1% scorers. Trusted by applicants worldwide.

“I was stuck at 26. The timed mocks rewired how I pace the math section — I crossed the cutoff on my next attempt.”

Aditya R.

Backend Engineer applicant

“The spatial drills alone were worth it. Going in, I knew exactly how many seconds each question type deserved.”

María G.

Full-Stack applicant, Argentina

“Clean, fast, no fluff. One course, everything I needed for the CCAT, priced like it actually wants you to pass.”

Daniel O.

Data applicant, Nigeria

05 One price, fair everywhere

Pay once. Pass once. Keep it forever.

Geo-fair pricing — purchasing-power adjusted so it's a no-brainer wherever you apply from.

CCAT Mastery — full course

$15one-time · lifetime access

Purchasing from India? It's just ₹1,500.

✦Full video curriculum, all question types
✦Full-length timed mocks with auto-scoring
✦Verbal · Logic & Math · Spatial drills
✦Speed & strategy playbook + cheat-sheets
✦Lifetime access + all future updates

Enroll now · $15

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The complete guide to the Crossover CCAT

The Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) is a pre-employment aptitude test published by Criteria Corp and used by Crossover.com as the first screening step in its global hiring process. It contains 50 questions to be answered in a strict 15-minute window — roughly 18 seconds per question — with no calculator allowed and no ability to return to a previous question. Navigating away from the test tab results in automatic disqualification.

CCAT scoring and the passing cutoff

Your CCAT score is simply the number of correct answers — there is no negative marking, so you should never leave a question blank. The average score is about 24 out of 50. Most technical roles, including software engineering at Crossover, look for around 35 out of 50, which places you in the top ~15% of all test-takers. Fewer than 1% of candidates manage to answer all 50 questions in time.

How to prepare for the CCAT

The single most effective preparation is taking full-length, timed practice tests under realistic conditions, then drilling your weakest section. Because the questions get harder as the test progresses, speed early on buys you time for the difficult questions at the end. Master mental arithmetic for the logic & math section, train rapid pattern recognition for verbal analogies, and learn to see the rule instantly in spatial questions. With no penalty for wrong answers, a disciplined guess-and-move strategy protects your score on questions that would otherwise eat your clock.

CrossoverPrep packages all of this into one focused course — video lessons, timed mock tests, per-section drills and a strategy playbook — so you walk into your 15-minute window knowing exactly how to spend every second.

06 Questions

Everything else, answered.

What is the Crossover CCAT?+

The CCAT (Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test) is a 50-question, 15-minute aptitude test published by Criteria Corp. Crossover uses it as the first screening step in its hiring process. It measures verbal reasoning, logic & math, and spatial reasoning. There is no negative marking, but you cannot use a calculator or revisit previous questions.

What score do I need to pass?+

There is no universal passing score — each role sets its own cutoff. For many technical roles, including software engineering at Crossover, the bar is around 35 out of 50, which places you in the top ~15% of all test-takers. The average score is about 24.

Is CrossoverPrep affiliated with Crossover or Criteria Corp?+

No. CrossoverPrep is an independent preparation course. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Crossover.com or Criteria Corp. CCAT is a trademark of Criteria Corp; we reference it only to describe what our course prepares you for.

How much does the course cost?+

One course, one price: ₹1,500 if you're purchasing from India, or $15 from anywhere else in the world. Lifetime access, including future updates and added mocks.

Can I really prepare in a short time?+

Yes. The CCAT rewards familiarity and pacing more than raw knowledge. Our curriculum is built so you can move from your current score toward the cutoff with focused practice — most candidates' biggest gains come from timed mocks and per-section speed work.

How do I access the course after buying?+

Instantly. After checkout you get an account with the full video curriculum, timed mocks, drills and downloadable cheat-sheets, streamable on any device.

The cutoff is 35. Let's get you past it.

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