Service academies to accept conservative alternative to SAT and ACT
Applicants will be able to submit CLT scores beginning in the 2027 admissions cycle.
September 15, 2025
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Service academies to accept conservative alternative to SAT and ACT
Politico • Sophia Cai
Applicants will be able to submit CLT scores beginning in the 2027 admissions cycle.
Sophia Cai
Politico
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