The startup operates a college entrance exam platform that evaluates students' academic abilities through logic, grammar, and quantitative reasoning, without relying on traditional criterion-based testing. By partnering with hundreds of colleges and schools, it empowers educators to tailor their curricula and assess each student's unique capabilities.
Funding
$2.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional college entrance exams often rely on rote memorization and can be misaligned with curricula emphasizing critical thinking and classical education. These tests may not accurately assess a student's aptitude for higher-level reasoning and analysis, potentially disadvantaging students from diverse educational backgrounds.
Solution
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) provides a suite of assessments for grades 3-12 designed to evaluate students' aptitude and achievement through an emphasis on critical thinking and engagement with classic literature and historical texts. Unlike conventional standardized tests, CLT exams assess verbal reasoning, grammar/writing, and quantitative reasoning, providing a comprehensive measure of a student's academic capabilities. The CLT offers a more meaningful testing experience by using passages from influential authors and ideas, and it provides detailed analytics to students, parents, and educators. The CLT is accepted by over 300 colleges and universities, with many offering scholarships tied directly to CLT scores.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students in grades 3-12, homeschool families, K-12 schools (private, charter, and public), and higher education institutions seeking a comprehensive and meaningful assessment of students' academic abilities.
Features
- Assessments for grades 3-12: CLT (11th-12th), CLT10 (9th-10th), and CLT3-8 (3rd-8th)
- College entrance exam alternative to SAT and ACT
- College preparatory exam alternative to PSAT
- Diagnostic and summative exams to track student growth
- Reading passages from classic literature and historical texts
- Online and paper-based testing options
- Remote proctoring available
- Detailed analytics and scoring for students, parents, and educators
- Free score sharing with an unlimited number of colleges