I don't remember a atpctp practical test. There were flights but it wasn't really a test. They're required flights in whatever ME sim they have available (I flew 737, bus and 757 but I'm not typed in those)

I think you're confused, maybe about type rating versus atpctp. To get your type rating you take multiple "tests" or validations to get typed. All in the 175 sim. Atpctp just requires a ME sim

so sense i already did the sim time i just have to hit 1500 hours and apply for the cert? cause i also did the sims in 737, CRJ and ERJ when i went down there. but the email they sent me says i have to bring my completion certificate to the ATP-CTP practical test

You hit, or I hit, 1500 while in the 175 sim.

I do not know what the atpctp "practical" test is you're taking about.

If you got a certificate saying you have your atpctp then you have your atpctp. It's good for 5 years iirc and you need to get typed before 5 years runs out

If you're worried, post a pic of your certificate with your info scratched out

Sorry yah your right i will hit 1500 in the sims at republic. The email the ATP-CTP course sent me is super confusing then cause it says to bring the cert i got to a "practical exam" but it sounds like the sim time and hours is all you need and there isnt necesarilly a "checkride" for the ATP-CTP cert?

yes, print out the certificate and bring it with to your 175 LOE checkride.

ok that answers my question thank you!