Issuing Office

Registrar's Office

Affected Parties

Prospective Students

Policy Language

All applicants, age 21 or younger, must submit official copies of test results from either the Classic Learning Test (CLT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) exam.

Policy Rationale

To inform prospective students of the CLT/SAT/ACT requirements for admission.

Definition of Glossary Terms

None specified

Procedures

All applicants, age 21 or younger, must submit official copies of test results from either the Classic Learning Test (CLT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) exam.  Liberty University does not recognize the essay portion of the SAT or ACT exam for acceptance decision purposes. SAT scores are based on Critical Reading (now known as Evidence-based Reading and Writing) and Math portions only. The best scores from multiple exams may be combined for admissions purposes.  SAT scores are based on Evidence–based Reading and Writing and Math portions only.  The best scores from multiple exams may be combined for admissions purposes.  However, we do not combine best test scores if the SAT was taken both before and after March 2016. The SAT, ACT, And CLT is not required for students 22 or older and/or who have 25+ credit hours transferred into Liberty. Applicants who fail to meet the minimum required scores may have their application rejected or will be evaluated on other indicators of ability to perform satisfactorily at the college level and may be admitted on Academic Caution or Probation. Scores will be used for academic counseling and placement. SAT Subject tests are not acceptable.  Test scores may be waived if they are unobtainable due to circumstances as determined by the Resident Admissions Office.

Information on the CLT may be obtained via the internet at https://www.cltexam.com. Information on the SAT may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.collegeboard.org or by writing to: The College Board; SAT Program; P.O. Box 025505, Miami, FL 33102. Information on the ACT may be obtained via the Internet at www.act.org or by writing to: ACT Student Services; 2727 Scott Road; P.O. Box 414; Iowa City, Iowa 52243-0414.

Liberty’s Institutional Codes are 5385 for the SAT and 4364 for the ACT.

Sanctions

None specified

Exceptions

Students may be admitted into the Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technician with the completion of a High School Diploma or a GED, regardless of GPA. While submission of transcripts for all accredited colleges previously attended is required, the applicant’s college-level GPA will not be considered for acceptance to this certificate program. Students admitted under academic caution or probation in into the Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technician are not limited in the number of hours taken per semester or required to take MENT 100 or CLST 101.

Initial Approval Date

7/2/2014

Date of Last Review

4/19/2022

Date for Review

4/19/2027