One of the distinctive elements of the CLT is its use of classic literature and historical texts[3] for the majority of reading passages on the exam.
[5] In September 2023, the New York Times reported the test emphasizes Christian thought and uses passages authored by religious figures, like Saint Teresa of Ávila, for reading comprehension.
[6] Over 250 colleges and Universities in both the United States and abroad accept the CLT for various purposes related to admissions and course placement.
[7][8] In September 2023, Florida's Board of Governors voted to approve the CLT as an accepted admissions test at all public universities in the state.
A list of test-optional colleges that do not require any standardized test for admission, but allow the option to send in a CLT score include: