Updates to the At Home CLT10

Thousands of 9th and 10th-grade students take the online, at-home CLT10 every year. As CLT10 has grown, an increasing number of colleges are now tying substantial—sometimes full-tuition—scholarships to CLT10 performance.

With more scholarship opportunities available to 10th grade test takers, the online, at-home CLT10 will feature updated administration protocols beginning this fall to enhance test security while maintaining the same trusted content and structure. The test will now be remotely proctored instead of parent-proctored, reflecting the same proctoring standards as the official CLT. These updates will help ensure that CLT and our Partner Colleges can continue to offer an increasing number of secure, merit-based scholarship opportunities. More information on these scholarships can be found in the FAQ section below.

This page contains an overview of the upcoming changes to the CLT10 along with some helpful tips. If you have questions, please contact info@cltexam.com.

As the CLT10 moves from parent-proctored testing to remotely proctored testing, students will encounter a few changes. The main differences are listed below.

Student-Only Testing Environment
Instead of being proctored by a parent, the exam is recorded (not live-proctored) and later reviewed by CLT staff. The student must stay by themselves from the start of the exam to the end. Parents are encouraged to help students set up the exam but will need to be shown exiting the room before the test begins.
One Day Testing Window
The CLT10 will now only be offered on the test day listed on the website. Live chat support is provided from 7am - 7pm ET on test day!
Built-In Timer
The timer is built into the exam. Students are notified by a chime when they have five minutes and one minute remaining in each section. The time allotted for the CLT10 will remain the same.
Physical ID Required
Students will need an ID to test. Please see the section below for detailed information about acceptable forms of ID.
Change in Break Policy
Students are allowed to stand and stretch in view of the camera in between sections. There is no longer a 10-minute break between the second and third sections. The student may not leave the room once the exam has started.
New Technical Requirements
Devices must have a working camera, microphone, and the ability to screen-share. Tablets and mobile devices cannot be used; they are not compatible with the remotely-proctored exam.
No Optional Essay
There is no longer an optional essay for the at-home CLT10. The exam contains three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Grammar/Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning.

To understand all of the rules and requirements for remotely-proctored testing, please visit this page.

The pretest will walk students through everything they need to do before taking the CLT10, but they might need help with some of the steps, specifically the technical setup. This page shares step-by-step directions for navigating the pretest and starting the exam. Once a student registers for a remotely proctored test, they will see an option to take a test simulation on their online dashboard. This will walk them through exactly what the pretest will look like on test day and can help parents and students feel more confident. This can also ensure that the computer meets all technical requirements.

We encourage parents to go over the rules with their students, set up the testing space, and help students go through the pretest. If a parent does assist in the setup, the student must show them leaving the room before the test begins.

IDs are required for the remotely proctored exam. Any form of physical unexpired government photo ID (passport, drivers permit, etc.) can be used! A current year school ID is also acceptable, as well as the HSLDA Student ID.

If your student does not have any of these, we ask students to use the CLT Student ID Form. It can be filled out and taken to a notary in your area to have it signed.

Wondering how to find a notary? A simple Google search should reveal most notaries. Public libraries, mailing centers (UPS), some banks, and county clerks can have notaries in office.

Updates to the At-Home CLT10