Seton Guidance Corner - November 2, 2023 - CLT-The New Standard for College Entrance Exams

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Guidance Corner provides an overview of the CLT college entrance exam and why it fits students from varied educational backgrounds. It contrasts CLT with SAT/ACT by emphasizing intellectual capacity and uses literature-based reading passages. The notice explains CLT’s online format for 11th and 12th graders, its acceptance at many U.S. colleges, and Florida’s 2023 approval. It also lists scholarship resources by college.

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CLT-The New Standard for College Entrance Exams

College exam overview and acceptance

Registration and scholarship resources

Seniors, 4 Things to Remember Before Submitting Your Applications

Would you attend if admitted?

Read writing out loud before submitting

Remember to breathe

Negative decisions and self-worth

Franciscan University – Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program

Program benefits and how to learn more

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Seton Guidance Corner
November 2, 2023
CLT-The New Standard for College Entrance Exams | | While the SAT and ACT are designed to reflect public school curricula, specifically the Common Core State Standards framework, the CLT is different and considers student intellectual capacity and aptitude, making it a better fit for students from a variety of educational backgrounds. CLT also uses meaningful pieces of literature for its reading passages. The CLT is an online college entrance exam for 11th and 12th graders and is accepted at hundreds of colleges across the U.S. In September 2023, the state of Florida approved the CLT for all of its public universities. Many Cardinal Newman recommended colleges accept the CLT and offer scholarships based on scores including Christendom College, Benedictine College, and Franciscan University. To register, visit [https://www.cltexam.com/tests/clt/](https://www.cltexam.com/tests/clt/. For)[. For](https://www.cltexam.com/tests/clt/. For) scholarship information
by college, visit [https://www.cltexam.com/scholarships/](https://www.cltexam.com/scholarships/) .
Seniors, 4 Things to Remember Before Submitting Your Applications
Ask Yourself: Would I Even Go There if Admitted? -When applying to schools, it’s easy to push off refining your college list until decisions come out, but realistically, the sooner you make those tough choices, the better. Why? College applications take time and money, and there are probably not that many schools that you can truly imagine yourself attending.
Remember to Read Your Writings Out Loud-You’ll want to finish and upload your applications so you can feel a sense of accomplishment. But before submitting, read your written portions out loud to catch any errors that may be lingering.
Remember to Breathe-Applying to college can be a lot to handle, so don’t let it consume you.
Remember That a Negative Decision Won’t Ruin Your Life-When applying to college, most students think an unfavorable decision means their self-worth as a person and a student will decrease. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Your success is not dependent on where you go.
(Adapted from [https://meet.nyu.edu/advice/4-things-to-remember-before-submitting-your-applications/](https://meet.nyu.edu/advice/4-things-to-remember-before-submitting-your-applications/ -Ryan Walker)[ -Ryan Walker](https://meet.nyu.edu/advice/4-things-to-remember-before-submitting-your-applications/ -Ryan Walker))
Franciscan University – Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program
The Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program provides students the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Coast Guard’s official program without the commitment of an ROTC Program. Benefits include:
◊ Leadership Development
◊ Multiple Levels of Skill Training
◊ Earn Auxiliary Operational Qualifications
◊ Internship Opportunities in a Variety of Career Areas
◊ Potential Appointment to Officer Candidate School at the Academy
To learn more, email Dr. Nemeth at Franciscan at [cnemeth@franciscan.edu](cnemeth@franciscan.edu). |

FAQs

What distinguishes the CLT from the SAT and ACT?

The CLT considers student intellectual capacity and aptitude rather than aligning primarily to Common Core curricula. It also uses meaningful literature passages for reading.

Who can take the CLT and where is it accepted?

The CLT is an online exam for 11th and 12th graders. It is accepted at hundreds of colleges across the U.S.

What should seniors do before submitting college applications?

They should refine their college list early, read written portions out loud to catch errors, and remember to manage stress through breathing. They should also understand that negative decisions do not determine their self-worth or success.

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