CLT⁸ Exam

The CLT is our flagship test, designed for high school juniors and seniors preparing to apply for college. It is an alternative to the SAT and ACT. Over 200 colleges that accept the CLT offer academic scholarships to high-scoring students. Go here to learn more and register for the CLT.

The CLT10 is an alternative to the PSAT and the ACT Aspire, and serves as preparation for the CLT or any college entrance exam. Sophomore students who take the CLT10 may be eligible for our CLT10 awards, including the National Award, worth $2,500. Go here to learn more and register for the CLT10.

The CLT8 is designed for 7th and 8th grade students. Its format is the same as the CLT and CLT10, and helps students prepare for these tests. Go here to learn more and register for the CLT8. Students often take this test as an end-of-year assessment.

The CLT and CLT10 tests take 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete, 2 hours of which is testing time.

The test begins with about 20 minutes of instructions and pre-test preparation. Students will then have: 40 minutes to complete the Verbal Reasoning section; 35 minutes for the Grammar/Writing section; and 45 minutes for the Quantitative Reasoning section, for a total test time of 120 minutes (2 hours).

Students taking the CLT in school who choose to write the optional essay will receive an additional 30 minutes to do so.

The CLT8 test takes a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes of testing time. The CLT8 section times are as follows: 45 minutes for Verbal Reasoning, 40 minutes for Grammar/Writing, and 50 minutes for Quantitative Reasoning.

Extended time may be offered as part of approved testing accommodations.