Public universities in the state of Texas will begin accepting the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for college admissions on Aug. 1. This follows a decision by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on July 22, according to the CLT’s website.
The CLT is a classical alternative to the SAT and ACT, containing excerpts from classical and historical texts. Co-founder Jeremy Tate said he created the exam to “challenge the monopoly” of the College Board, which he called the “unelected gatekeeper of American education.” According to Tate, the CLT was not meant to be a “niche alternative” to other standardized tests, but to instead be a legitimate competitor. Now, states like Texas are making this a reality.
