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CLT
TypeComputer based standardized test
Skills testedEnglish, math, and critical reasoning skills
PurposeUndergraduate admissions (mostly US and Canadian colleges and universities)
Score rangeComposite score: 0 to 120
LanguagesEnglish
FeeUS$59 (CLT), $49 (CLT10), $39 (CLT8), $39 (CLT3-6)
Used byColleges or universities offering undergraduate programs, or used by teachers and parents for student evaluation
Websitecltexam.com

The Classic Learning Test (or CLT) is a standardized test developed by Classic Learning Initiatives in 2015. The company is based in Annapolis, Maryland and its CEO is Jeremy Tate.[1] Designed as an alternative to other standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT,[2] the test assesses reading, grammar, writing, and mathematics. One of the distinctive elements, of the CLT is its use of classic literature and historical texts[3] for the majority of reading passages on the exam.

The exam can be taken online or in-school, takes approximately two hours to complete, and issues test scores within ten days; scores are calculated out of 120. Classic Learning Initiatives also offers other assessments for third through twelfth-grade students: the CLT10, designed for high school freshmen and sophomores, the CLT8, for seventh and eighth-grade students, and CLT3-6, for third through sixth-grade students.[4] CLT scores have been indexed to SAT and ACT scores, as well as CLT10 scores to PSAT scores.[5]

While there is no prerequisite to take the exam, the CLT is intended for high school students in 11th and 12th grades; CLT10 is intended for high school students in 9th and 10th grades; CLT8 is intended for students in 7th and 8th grades; CLT3-6 are intended for students in 3rd through 6th grades.

Schools accepting CLT scores

Over 250 colleges and Universities in both the United States and abroad accept the CLT for various purposes related to admissions and course placement. This amounts to roughly 6% of the 3,931 colleges and universities in the United States.[6] These schools tend to be private, liberal arts or faith-based colleges. Many are evangelical and Catholic schools.[7][8]

In September 2023, Florida's Board of Governors voted to approve the CLT as an accepted admissions test at all public universities in the state.[9]

A partial list of test-optional colleges that do not require any standardized test for admission, but allow the option to send in a CLT score include:

Some colleges accept the CLT as part of determinations related to course placement, including California Baptist University[21]. New College Franklin[22] requires CLT scores for admission.

References

  1. ^ Redemer, Colin (2023-06-20). "Debating the Classic Learning Test | Colin Redemer". American Reformer. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  2. ^ "Student Publishes Comparison of ACT and Classic Learning Test". The Heartland Institute. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
  3. ^ "Author Bank for Classic Learning Test (CLT)". CLT. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  4. ^ "CLT Tests". www.cltexam.com. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  5. ^ "CLT and CLT10 Comparisons". www.cltexam.com. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  6. ^ https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=1122
  7. ^ Ceballos, Ana; Brugal, Sommer (Feb 17, 2023). "Florida is considering a 'classical and Christian' alternative to the SAT". Retrieved Feb 22, 2023.
  8. ^ "Over 200 Colleges & Universities Accept CLT Scores". cltexam.com. CLT. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  9. ^ Goldstein, Dana (2023-09-08). "Florida Approves Classic Learning Test for Use in College Admissions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  10. ^ "Apply to Benedictine". Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  11. ^ "Admissions Process - Bob Jones University". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  12. ^ "Classic Learning Test Accepted at Cedarville". Cedarville University. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
  13. ^ "How to Apply". Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  14. ^ "Liberty University's Admission Requirements". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  15. ^ "Undergraduate Admissions". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  16. ^ "Freshman Admissions". Palm Beach Atlantic University. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  17. ^ "Undergraduate Students - Saint Vincent College". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  18. ^ "Test Optional - St Olaf College". Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  19. ^ College, Wheaton. "Submit Test Scores". Wheaton College. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  20. ^ "BA FAQs". Zaytuna College. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  21. ^ "Challenging Your Placements - California Baptist University". Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  22. ^ "Apply". New College Franklin. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
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