Texas Higher Education Commissioner Signals Broader Acceptance of Classic Learning Test for University Admissions

Texas' higher education commissioner indicated that the state could expand the use of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) in public university admissions. While current statewide rules recognize only the SAT and ACT, universities can immediately consider CLT scores for applicants outside the top-10% automatic admissions window, with formal approval for wider use anticipated by Fall 2028. An independent review found less evidence linking CLT scores to college performance compared to SAT and ACT.