Florida Embraces Classic Learning Test for College Admissions

Florida's public university system has become the first state to approve the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT for college admissions. The CLT, backed by Christian schools and conservative groups, is already accepted by over 250 American colleges and universities. The $59 online test assesses verbal reasoning, grammar, writing, and quantitative reasoning. Students will receive their scores on the same day. The decision allows applicants to Florida's public universities to submit ACT, SAT, or CLT scores, and CLT scores can also be used for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The move was met with dissent from one board member who raised concerns about the test's quality compared to the ACT and SAT.