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One on one CLT prep, live online anywhere in the country. We use the method behind our SAT and ACT programs: simplify the test and deconstruct every question type. We also help you decide whether the CLT belongs in your student’s plan at all.

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The CLT at a glance

Three sections of 40 questions, 120 questions in two hours

Verbal Reasoning40
Grammar and Writing40
Quantitative Reasoning40

No calculator on any section. Reading passages come from classic works of literature, philosophy, history and science.

Sources: Classic Learning Test, Union Test Prep

Why families are choosing it

A shorter test with real scholarship money and growing college acceptance.

The CLT is a two hour college entrance exam accepted by more than 350 partner colleges, and it is now an option at public university systems and the service academies. For the right student it can be a better fit than the SAT or ACT.

350+Partner colleges
$100MYearly scholarships CLT says are tied to the test
2 hoursTesting time, plus instructions
At homeRemote proctored option on most dates

Service academies

West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy accept CLT scores starting with the 2027 admissions cycle.

Public university systems

Florida uses it for admissions and Bright Futures. Georgia accepts it at 24 of 26 public universities, and the UNC and Indiana systems added it for Fall 2027.

Hundreds of private colleges

Many partner colleges award merit scholarships based on CLT scores. Our CLT guide covers where it is accepted.

Is the CLT right for us?

The CLT helps some students and not others. We will tell you which.

The right test depends on your college list, your scholarship goals and how your student reads and computes. We look at all three in a free consultation.

Often a strong fit

  • Students who read older and denser texts well
  • Homeschool, classical and Christian school students
  • Service academy applicants who want another scoring option
  • Florida students aiming for Bright Futures
  • Students applying to CLT partner colleges that award CLT merit aid

Usually better with the SAT or ACT

  • Applicants to highly selective colleges that list only the SAT or ACT
  • Students who lean heavily on a calculator
  • Students who already have a strong SAT or ACT score
  • Students whose list is mostly colleges that do not partner with CLT
Compare the SAT and ACTRead the full CLT guide

What tutoring covers

We simplify and deconstruct every section of the CLT.

Every program is 1:1 and shaped by the diagnostic, so practice time goes where the points are.

  • Diagnostic and section breakdown

    We start with an official CLT practice test and show you which sections and question types are costing the most points.

  • Verbal Reasoning

    A reading process built for classic texts: map the argument, track the author’s claim, and answer from the passage instead of from memory.

  • Grammar and Writing

    A short checklist of the rules the CLT tests most, plus a method for the rhetoric and organization questions.

  • Quantitative Reasoning without a calculator

    Number sense, mental math shortcuts, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and the logic problems the CLT is known for.

  • Timing

    About a minute per question across each 40 question section, with pacing practice under real conditions.

  • Score goals tied to your list

    We set a target from the colleges, scholarships or academies on your list, then plan practice tests and test dates around it.

Younger students

Start early with the CLT10 and CLT8.

The CLT10 is for 9th and 10th graders and works like a practice run for the CLT. The CLT7 and CLT8 measure high school readiness for middle school students. Early scores show exactly what to build before junior year.

  • CLT10 prep for 9th and 10th graders, with a plan that carries into the CLT
  • CLT8 prep for 7th and 8th graders, including students applying to classical high schools
  • Reading and no calculator math foundations that also help on the SAT and ACT
Ask about CLT10 or CLT8 prep

How it works

From first call to test day.

  1. Free consultation

    We review your college list, scholarship goals and timeline.

  2. Diagnostic

    Your student takes an official CLT practice test and gets a section breakdown.

  3. Test choice and target

    We confirm the CLT is the right test and set a target score.

  4. 1:1 sessions

    Weekly sessions on the sections and question types that matter most.

  5. Test day plan

    Timed practice tests, review and a plan for the test date.

Questions

CLT tutoring FAQ.

Is the CLT easier than the SAT?

Not easier, just different. It is shorter and has no calculator, and its reading passages come from classic texts. Some students score relatively higher on the CLT, and some do better on the SAT or ACT. A diagnostic shows which is true for your student.

Which colleges accept the CLT?

More than 350 partner colleges accept it, along with public systems in states including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Indiana, and the military service academies starting with the 2027 cycle. Our CLT guide lists where it is accepted.

Can my student take the CLT at home?

Yes. The CLT offers a remotely proctored option on most test dates, and some schools give it in person.

Can you use a calculator on the CLT?

No. There is no calculator on any section, so we teach no calculator strategies and mental math from the first session.

How long is the CLT?

The CLT has 120 questions in three 40 question sections and takes two hours of testing time, plus about 20 minutes of instructions.

Do you tutor the CLT10 and CLT8?

Yes. We work with 9th and 10th graders on the CLT10 and with middle school students on the CLT7 and CLT8.

Do you also tutor the SAT and ACT?

Yes. Many families compare all three before choosing, and we tutor the SAT and ACT one on one as well.

Is CLT tutoring online or in person?

Sessions are live online, so we work with families anywhere in the country. In person sessions may be possible in select markets depending on tutor availability.

How much does CLT tutoring cost?

Every program is built around the diagnostic and your timeline, so we share program options after a free consultation.

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