College Entrance & Preparatory Exams
The Classic Learning Test suite of assessments provides an accurate and rigorous assessment of a student’s accomplishment and potential.
Our Suite of Assessments
CLT
Why Take CLT Exams?
CLT exams create a better test-taking experience that provides students, teachers, and parents with detailed results and scoring.
Clear, Concise Format
Each test contains three sections, assessing Verbal Reasoning, Grammar/Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning.
Short Test-Taking Time
CLT exams range from 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes (not counting the optional 30-minute essay)–much shorter than other standardized tests.
Straightforward Scoring
Each CLT exam has 120 questions and is scored on a range of 0-120. Students receive no penalty for incorrect answers.
Accepted by Over 200 Colleges & Universities
Colleges all across North America accept our college entrance exam, the CLT, tying more than $100 million in scholarships to scores. Students may share their CLT scores for free with an unlimited number of colleges through their secure student account.
Dig Deeper into Our Assessment Content
Wanting to learn more about the content of CLT assessments? Our brief overview of the CLT, CLT10, and CLT8 provides more detail on content skills, questions, and concepts on our exams.
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