Monopoly Gone? - Florida System Accepts Classical Learning Test

On September 11, the Florida University System announced admissions will accept the Classical Learning Test Official College Entrance Exam (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT/ACT.

The University of Florida and Florida State University are competitive admissions. The Wall Street Journal ranked The University of Florida as its No. 1 Public Institution.

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Can a student take CLT Official College Entrance Exam remotely?

Unlike the SAT/ACT, students can take the CLT remotely. The test will be open from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on each test day and can be taken at any point during this window. On test day, technical and customer support is available from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Eastern Time and students are strongly encouraged to test during these hours. The test must be taken in one sitting.

When are the Fall 2023 test dates?

• Test Date - September 16 - Registration Deadline - September 11

• Test Date - October 14 - Registration Deadline - October 9

• Test Date - November 2 - Registration Deadline - October 26

• Test Date - December 2 - Registration Deadline - November 27

How long does it take to get scores back?

The CLT notes remote exams scores are returned within 8 days. Below are a few Florida state school deadlines to plan accordingly

• University of Florida - 11/1 - SAT, ACT and/or Classical Learning Test (CLT) scores may be sent directly from the testing agency or self-reported through your application status page by 12/1

• Florida State University

  • Early Action - In-state students - 10/15

  • Regular Decision - 12/1 - all materials must be received by this date

• University of Central Florida - Rolling admissions. Competitive Scholarship Deadline 11/1

• Florida Atlantic University - Rolling admissions

• University of South Florida - Rolling admissions - 1/1/24 Priority Deadline

How long is the test?

The test is two hours with a total of 120 questions - One hour shorter and about 25% less questions than the SAT and 45% less questions than the ACT.

• Verbal Reasoning Section - 40 minutes

• Grammar/Writing Section - 35 minutes

• Quantitative Reasoning Section - 45 minutes

How do I find practice tests?

You can find practice tests by registering with the CLT to take the College Level Entrance Exam, log in and access the prepare for exam page.