The CLT Test Alternative to SAT or ACT

You're likely familiar with the SAT and ACT tests, but are you familiar with the CLT? I'm not always able to spend as much time as I would like discussing the CLT Test, but I want to be sure parents are aware of this new test. As more colleges accept the test, and more homeschoolers utilize a classical education, it's important for you to do research to see if the test is a good fit for your child.  

There are 5300 colleges and universities in the United states, and as of 2019, the CLT was accepted by just over 150 of those colleges. But because of it's liberal arts emphasis, and Common Core free content, the popularity of this test is growing, especially among homeschoolers. 

The CLT test is one of many high school tests. You can learn strategies, secrets, and pro tips on the ever-changing PSAT, SAT, ACT, and CLT in my free online class, "High School Testing - Simply Explained."

The CLT is unique because their goal is to test the intersection where intellect and virtue combine, rather than try to create a values-neutral test. This test was developed as a way to "opt out" of common core and focus more on classical education. Reading selections might include passages from C.S. Lewis. Logic and reasoning are included, also. And Common Core materials will not be on the test. It's particularly good for classical home educators, and students applying to multiple liberal arts and classical-leaning colleges.

The test will reinforce the connection between knowledge and virtue. Students already studying that which is good, true, and beautiful will be well prepared for the exam.

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." ~ Philippians 4:8

1. CLT is an online test – not paper and pencil
2. It is given at local testing centers with a proctor
3. Students bring a computer - testing site only provides internet access and the proctor
4. Test covers English: Verbal Reasoning, Reading, Grammar, Writing and Math: Quantitative Reasoning
5. A science score is not provided, although some passages are science-related
6. An essay score is not included, although an optional 30-minute essay may be submitted to colleges by the student
7. It is not accepted by all colleges, so be sure it's a good fit for you and your college choices
8. The test is 2 hours long – less than the SAT and ACT
9. The cost is about the same as SAT and ACT
10. They offer pre-CLT tests and test prep materials
11. Some scholarships at some colleges are tied to the CLT