CLT for U.S. Military Service Academies
Service Academy candidates receive 50% off CLT Assessments in 2026.
Demonstrate Your Readiness to Be a Leader
The Classic Learning Test is now officially accepted for admissions by all three U.S. Military Service Academies.
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Distinct among college entrance exams, the CLT provides a comprehensive measure of intellectual ability and readiness, rewarding students who demonstrate strong critical thinking, deep reading comprehension, and a foundation in rigorous academic study. The high standards of the CLT closely align with those of our nation’s Service Academies—empowering candidates to more fully demonstrate both their academic preparation and their potential for leadership and service.
What is the CLT?
A fully online college entrance exam, taken at home by 11th- and 12th-grade students, featuring:
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Reading passages drawn from meaningful works of literature and foundational historical texts
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Three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Grammar & Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning
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120 questions total with a 2-hour test duration
“The CLT is the gold standard, and our academies need to attract the very best.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
CLT Advantages
Remote Test Taking
Free Score Sharing
Quick Score Return
Testing available monthly
Discounted testing for service
academy candidates
Designed for students seeking a rigorous, purpose-driven education, the CLT offers a pathway aligned with the values of scholarship, leadership and service.
| CLT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Score Release |
| Saturday, May 16 | Wednesday, May 7 | Wednesday, June 3 |
| Thursday, June 11 | Thursday, June 4 | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Thursday, July 16 | Thursday, July 9 | Wednesday, August 5 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Thursday, August 13 | Wednesday, September 9 |
| Saturday, October 17 | Thursday, October 8 | Wednesday, November 4 |
| Saturday, November 14 | Thursday, November 5 | Wednesday, December 2 |
| Tuesday, December 8 | Thursday, December 3 | Tuesday, December 22 |
Beginning June 1st, the price of the CLT will increase from $69 to $112. 2026 CLT exams purchased using the discount code provided will be $34.50 prior to June 1 and $56 after June 1 for Military Service Academy Candidates.
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“By allowing young Americans to apply to the U.S. Service Academies with the CLT, these institutions will have the opportunity to welcome students who have taken a standardized test rooted in rigor, logical thinking, and a deep understanding of the classic and historical texts that made America great.”
CEO of CLT Jeremy Tate
