CLT in Iowa

Whether you are a homeschool family looking to fulfill testing requirements or a high school student preparing for college, the CLT suite of assessments is opening doors for thousands of students in Iowa.

Accepted Statewide, Including by Iowa Regent Universities

College-bound? Hundreds of colleges and universities actively recruit CLT test-takers and recognize that students who take CLT exams reflect a commitment to meaningful education. Many colleges also offer scholarships for a wide range of scores.

Attend a Regent University with Your CLT Score

The Regent Admission Index (RAI) is a formula used to determine automatic admission for residents of the state of Iowa who apply to one of its three Regent Universities (Iowa, Iowa State, UNI).

CLT scores can now be used by Iowa residents to attend one of the Regent Universities.

CLT for Iowa Homeschool Families

While Iowa homeschool families do not have state testing requirements except for choice 3 (Competent Private Instruction (CPI) with Reporting and Annual Assessment), many Iowa homeschool families rely on CLT’s suite of assessments for many reasons, including:

  • Remotely proctored, at home testing (parent proctored for CLT3-8)
  • In depth analytics reports
  • Meaningful, engaging content
  • Personal and friendly customer service

Benefits of CLT Assessments

  • Can be taken online at home
  • Provide parents with a holistic and actionable teaching resource
  • Assess both aptitude and achievement
  • Utilize meaningful and timeless primary sources for reading content
  • Promote critical thinking and higher-level analysis
  • Continuity of assessments from 3rd – 12th grade

Testimonials

Joy A.

Homeschool Mom

“My daughter is usually really stressed when it comes to this kind of testing. CLT made it super easy for her! She was able to take it at home and with no stress or anxiety! CLT made it super easy all around, making sure I had all the info I needed before proctoring the exam. I am so excited that I found out about you!”

Josh O.

CLT Test Taker

“It was helpful for me to keep in mind that CLT designs its exams to assess our knowledge, not our test-taking skills. This helped me not waste time overthinking an answer or worry about getting “tricked” by the question’s wording. Instead, I was able to focus my time on working carefully and even double-checking my work with any extra time I had.”

Nick D.

Head of School

“The CLT has been a breath of fresh air for our school. It is comforting to know we use a standardized test that reinforces the virtue and concepts of truth, goodness, and beauty we strive to teach in the classroom”


Get Started with Our Suite of Assessments

CLT®

For Grades 11-12

College entrance exam comparable to SAT® and ACT®

CLT10®

For Grades 9-10

College preparatory exam comparable to PSAT®

CLT3-8®

For Grades 3-8

Diagnostic and summative exams to track growth


Have questions about CLT assessments, homeschool requirements, or education policy in your state? Contact our Policy Department at jhopkins@cltexam.com.