The SAT Is Back. But Is There a Better Alternative?
The SAT has been reinstated, but some believe alternatives like the Classic Learning Test (CLT) may be more effective. Jeremy Tate, the creator of the CLT, argues that it offers a more rigorous academic challenge compared to traditional tests. He aims to shift educational focus back to classical texts and improve overall academic standards in high schools.
- ▪Jeremy Tate believes the SAT is too easy and has created the Classic Learning Test as an alternative.
- ▪The CLT focuses on reading, grammar, and math, using texts from the Western canon.
- ▪Tate's goal is to make college entrance exams more academically rigorous and to encourage high schools to teach classical literature.
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| Publication time | Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:35:00 GMT |
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The SAT Is Back. But Is There a Better Alternative?Jeremy Tate thinks reinstating the SAT is just a Band-Aid. (All photos by Mollye Miller for The Free Press)Jeremy Tate thinks the SAT is way too easy—so he invented the Classic Learning Test. He says he’s ‘in a battle to save Western civilization.’By Maya Sulkin06.05.26 — EducationNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationIn Jeremy Tate’s office in Annapolis, Maryland, there’s a plaque bolted to the wall, with words engraved in tarnished brass.
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