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CLT (Classic Learning Test) Syllabus

Alternative college-admissions standardized test accepted by a number of U.S. colleges. The full CLT (Classic Learning Test) syllabus: 5 subjects, 20 chapters, 79 topics and 173 sub-topics, with 254 flashcards written against it.

5Subjects
20Chapters
79Topics
173Sub-topics
254Flashcards

CLT (Classic Learning Test) subjects

CLT (Classic Learning Test) has 5 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Verbal Reasoning

4 chapters · 16 topics · 42 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Foundations of the Verbal Reasoning Section · 4 topics
  2. Reading Comprehension Strategy · 4 topics
  3. Inference and Analytical Reasoning · 4 topics
  4. Vocabulary in Context · 4 topics

Grammar and Writing

4 chapters · 16 topics · 34 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Section Overview and Approach · 3 topics
  2. Sentence Structure and Mechanics · 4 topics
  3. Usage and Agreement · 5 topics
  4. Rhetoric and Composition · 4 topics

Quantitative Reasoning

5 chapters · 22 topics · 47 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Section Format and Test-Taking Strategy · 3 topics
  2. Arithmetic and Number Sense · 4 topics
  3. Algebra · 5 topics
  4. Geometry and Measurement · 5 topics
  5. Data Analysis and Word Problems · 5 topics

Classical Texts and Author Bank

3 chapters · 10 topics · 19 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Why the CLT Uses Classical Sources · 3 topics
  2. Literature and Poetry · 3 topics
  3. Philosophy, Theology, and History · 4 topics

Test Logistics and Score Strategy

4 chapters · 15 topics · 31 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Test Structure and Scoring · 4 topics
  2. Registration and Test-Day Procedures · 4 topics
  3. College Admissions and Score Use · 3 topics
  4. Preparation and Pacing · 4 topics

CLT (Classic Learning Test) flashcards

254 question-and-answer cards across 5 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

CLT (Classic Learning Test) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the CLT (Classic Learning Test) syllabus?

CLT (Classic Learning Test) covers 5 subjects: Verbal Reasoning, Grammar and Writing, Quantitative Reasoning, Classical Texts and Author Bank and Test Logistics and Score Strategy.

How many chapters and topics are in the CLT (Classic Learning Test) syllabus?

20 chapters and 79 topics, broken down further into 173 sub-topics, across 5 subjects. Quantitative Reasoning is the largest subject, with 22 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there CLT (Classic Learning Test) flashcards?

Yes — 254 question-and-answer flashcards in 5 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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