CLT vs SAT/ACT: Should You Take the Classic Learning Test?
If you're tired of hearing about the SAT and ACT, let me introduce you to a third option that's gaining serious traction: the CLT, or Classic Learning Test. I've been watching this test grow in popularity for years, especially among homeschool families and students who love literature and philosophy. But is it right for you?
The CLT is fundamentally different from the SAT and ACT. Instead of testing your ability to analyze random passages about tree frogs or geometry theorems, it focuses on classic literature, historical documents, and philosophical texts. Think Shakespeare, the Declaration of Independence, and Aristotle rather than modern science articles and data interpretation.
Here's what makes the CLT unique: it assumes you've been exposed to great books and a more classic/liberal arts education. The reading passages come from authors like Jane Austen, Frederick Douglass, and Plato. The grammar section tests your understanding of rhetoric and style, not just punctuation rules. T...