I took the CLT
Looking for an alternative to the SAT or ACT? Learn why this test prep expert recommends students try the CLT, a college admissions exam steeped in classical learning methods.


Founder and Course Author at Clayborne Education
Clay Daniel is the founder of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, a Charlottesville-based company offering college and graduate school entrance exam preparation, personalized tutoring, and organizational coaching. A graduate of Harvard University and Dallas Theological Seminary, Clay brings over 15 years of experience in education and test preparation, with near-perfect scores on numerous standardized exams. He has also served as a question editor for the Classic Learning Test (CLT), an undergraduate admissions exam rooted in classical education. Through Clayborne, Clay is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality test preparation, helping thousands of students build brighter academic futures.


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