A relative newcomer has started to gain traction in the college-entrance-exam landscape—especially in red states.

Louisiana students can now qualify for the TOPS scholarship by taking a conservative alternative to ACT and the SAT exams.

U.S. service academies move to accept an SAT and ACT alternative.

The ACT test is an indicator of students' college readiness. While not every postsecondary school requires applicants to submit their ACT scores, students may find that having a good ACT score can be ...

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. This article has ...

The Pentagon is reportedly looking at accepting scores from the CLT, which is only currently accepted by 300 colleges, mainly small, religious institutions.

We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. This article has ...

Nkechinyere Okwuwasi, a senior at City High Middle School in Grand Rapids, wants to be a neurosurgeon. Her goal is to attend an out-of-state-school, possibly the Ivy League Brown University. To ...

The Pentagon’s move marks a victory for conservative lawmakers and activists who have pushed to elevate the test, known as the CLT, as an alternative to the SAT and ACT emphasizing “deep comprehension ...