The CLT10® is an online college prep exam for 9th and 10th graders. An alternative to the PSAT®, the exam can be taken in-school or at home with a parent proctor. For homeschoolers, CLT10 meets end-of-year testing requirements in most states.
If you are a school administrator seeking to administer the CLT10 to your students, please visit this page for available test dates and ordering instructions.
This CLT10 is available from Wednesday, February 12th to Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
The CLT10 is open to all students in 9th and 10th grade; register by signing in to or signing up for your online CLT account.
Score Release: Wednesday, February 19th
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April
Tuesday April 15, 2025
Registration Deadline: April 10, 2025
This CLT10 is available from Tuesday, April 15th to Wednesday, April 16th, 2025.
The CLT10 is open to all students in 9th and 10th grade; register by signing in to or signing up for your online CLT account.
Score Release: Wednesday, April 23rd
A 100% discount is available for this test, thanks to Benedictine College. Please check back later to complete the required steps to receive this 100% discount code.
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June
Wednesday June 11, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2025
This CLT10 is available from Wednesday, June 11th to Thursday, June 12th, 2025.
The CLT10 is open to all students in 9th and 10th grade; register by signing in to or signing up for your online CLT account.
Score Release: Wednesday, June 18th
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September
Tuesday September 23, 2025
Registration Deadline: September 18, 2025
This CLT10 is available from Tuesday, September 23rd to Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.
The CLT10 is open to all students in 9th and 10th grade; register by signing in to or signing up for your online CLT account.
Score Release: Wednesday, October 1st
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November
Wednesday November 12, 2025
Registration Deadline: November 6, 2025
This CLT10 is available from Wednesday, November 12th to Thursday, November 13th, 2025.
The CLT10 is open to all students in 9th and 10th grade; register by signing in to or signing up for your online CLT account.
Score Release: Wednesday, November 19th
Ready to register for an online, at-home CLT10? Simply sign in to or sign up for your CLT account and register for an exam on your account dashboard.
The New Standard for Preparatory Assessments
The CLT10 serves as a college preparatory exam, helping students hone their skills and target areas of weakness before taking the CLT, our college entrance exam. Students can connect early with colleges of interest by sharing their CLT10 scores for free.
See why so many students are choosing to take the CLT10 instead of other college prep exams.
Students taking the test at home will need a proctor (an adult 21 or older who is able to supervise and assist with instructions and timekeeping).Please note that this is different from the remotely proctored CLT.
The at-home CLT10 is administered online.* All testers must have:
A laptop, desktop computer, or tablet (sorry, no phones)
A stable internet connection
Chrome or Firefox browsers
*Schools may choose to administer the CLT10 on paper.
Qualify for Awards and Scholarships
Sophomores who take the CLT10 are eligible for the National Award, a $2,500 scholarship to any CLT Partner College.
Freshmen and sophomores who take the CLT10 are also eligible for our Distinguished and Regional Awards.
“The literature and grammar sections of the CLT10, in particular, contained well-written and relevant content which left me wanting to read the entire works, not just the excerpts on the test. I appreciate the verbal and writing selections; it gave the CLT10 an almost relaxing feel to it that I didn’t have on the ACT. I would take this test again rather than any other standardized test.”
Rebecca R.
CLT10 Test-Taker
“I enjoyed taking the CLT10. I was a bit nervous, but upon starting the test, I felt more relaxed and was able to get into a fairly steady rhythm. I actually enjoyed reading some of the excerpts in the Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing sections. It was a great practice test for the CLT itself, and I feel pretty confident about taking that one in the future.”
Grace F.
CLT10 Test-Taker
Register for Your Free CLT Account
The first step toward taking the CLT10 is to create a free account. With your account, you can sign up for a test, try a practice exam, and take your test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do CLT10 scores equate to PSAT scores?
Please visit our CLT10 vs. PSAT page for more information about score concordances.
How long does the test take? How much time is allotted to each section?
The CLT and CLT10 take a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete, with 20 minutes of pre-test instructions and 2 hours of testing time. After starting the CLT or CLT10, students have 40 minutes to complete the Verbal Reasoning section, 35 minutes for the Grammar/Writing section, and 45 minutes for the Quantitative Reasoning section, for a total testing time of 120 minutes (2 hours).
Students taking the CLT10 or in-school CLT who choose to write the optional essay will receive an additional 30 minutes to do so.
The CLT7 & CLT8 take a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes of testing time. The CLT7 & CLT8 section times are as follows: 45 minutes for Verbal Reasoning, 40 minutes for Grammar/Writing, and 50 minutes for Quantitative Reasoning.
CLT3, 4, 5 & 6 each have four sections: two Verbal Reasoning sections and two Quantitative Reasoning sections. Because CLT3-6 are untimed, sections can be administered over the course of several days.
Extended time may be offered as part of approved testing accommodations.
What testing accommodations are offered on the CLT10 and CLT?
Our most commonly granted accommodations are extended time (25%, 50%, and 100% extended time) and accommodations for students with Type 1 Diabetes. Other, more specific accommodations may be requested.
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