Florida Schools Open to Assessment Alternative to SAT and ACT

Some state colleges and universities already accept the Classic Learning Test exam

An English class in Mesa, Ariz., on Oct. 18, 2022. Matt York/AP

As students return to the classroom, the college-bound soon could have a new assessment option if they wish to remain in Florida for their higher education—the CLT, also known as the Classic Learning Test.

The CLT was founded in 2015 as an alternative to the long-established SAT, and ACT [American College Testing] exams. SAT originally stood for Scholastic Aptitude Test, but as the test evolved the full wording was dropped in favor of the acronym, according to the administrating College Board.