Florida's Board of Governors Set to Approve Alternative College Entrance Exam

The Board of Governors for Florida's public universities is expected to vote on whether to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT and ACT for college admissions. If approved, Florida would become the first state university system to accept the CLT. The CLT is a three-section, two-hour exam that focuses on verbal reasoning, grammar and writing, and quantitative reasoning. It draws on sources from ancient to modern times, distinguishing itself from the SAT and ACT. This vote is part of an ongoing conflict between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the College Board, which administers the SAT and AP classes. New College of Florida has already signaled acceptance of the CLT pending board approval.