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Standardized Tests for 3rd – 12th Graders<\/h2>\n

Emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving, our exams provide a reliable and comprehensive assessment of a student\u2019s aptitude and achievement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n \n

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Our Suite of Assessments<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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CLT\u00ae<\/sup><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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For Grades 11-12<\/h6>\n

College entrance exam comparable to SAT\u00ae<\/a> and ACT\u00ae<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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CLT10\u00ae<\/sup><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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For Grades 9-10<\/h6>\n

College preparatory exam comparable to PSAT<\/a>\u00ae<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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CLT3-8\u00ae<\/sup><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Diagnostic and summative exams to track growth<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Why Take CLT Exams?<\/h3>\n

Our exams reflect a traditional education while offering a better test-taking experience and providing students, teachers, and parents with detailed results and scoring.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Meaningful Content<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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Each test features enriching, thoughtful reading passages drawn from classic literature and historical texts.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Shorter Testing Time <\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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CLT exams are much shorter than other standardized tests, lasting approximately 2 hours.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Unlike other standardized tests that are solely achievement-based, CLT exams also assess aptitude and emphasize critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n\n

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Accepted by Over 300 Colleges & Universities<\/h3>\n

Colleges all across the United States and abroad accept our college entrance exam, the CLT, tying more than $100 million in scholarships<\/a> to scores. Students may share their CLT and CLT10 scores for free with an unlimited number of colleges through their secure student account.<\/p>\n

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Dig Deeper into Our Assessment Content<\/h3>\n

Wanting to learn more about the content of CLT assessments? Visit our Research and Reports page to find content briefs and technical reports for our 3rd-12th grade assessments.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe CLT was fun to take, because it was engaging. The exam wasn’t just solving pointless puzzles; it was really about thinking.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Caroline A.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CLT Test-Taker<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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“The CLT8 was a great experience. My son especially appreciated that the sources for the reading texts were similar to his school texts and that they represented a variety of worldviews. Proctoring the exam at home was simple!”<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Register for Your Free CLT Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

The first step toward taking the CLT is to create a free account. With your account, you can sign up for a test, try a practice exam, and take your in-person or remotely proctored exam.<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Are CLT exams only for students who have received a classical education?<\/h6>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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CLT exams are open to every student, regardless of educational background.<\/p>\n

The ‘classic’ in Classic Learning Test refers to its use of the greatest and most enduring texts that have informed and shaped society. Although these texts are featured prominently in a classical education, CLT exams instead emphasize intellectual aptitude and achievement which is not limited to classical curricula.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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How is the test structured?<\/h6>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The CLT tests Verbal Reasoning (textual comprehension and analysis), Grammar\/Writing (textual editing and improvement), and Quantitative Reasoning (logic and mathematics). Each section consists of 40 questions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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How do I register for an exam?<\/h6>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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To register for our at-home, online CLT3-8 exams, register here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration for our at-home CLT<\/strong> and CLT10<\/strong> exams is made through an online account. Registrants choose the date they prefer, fill out a brief student profile, and pay online to complete their registration.<\/p>\n

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  2. Once you are logged in, select \u2018Register for a Test\u2019 and select the test type you would like.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Select a test date from the drop-down menu and click ‘Register for Selected Test Date.’<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Complete your student profile, or skip ahead to payment and complete it later.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Make your payment with our secure online portal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We’ve also created a short video tutorial<\/a> to walk you through the process.<\/p>\n

    If you are a school administrator seeking to register your students for an in-school exam<\/em>, please head to our “For Schools”<\/a> page.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n\n \n

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