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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway The potential expansion of the Classic Learning Test's use may impact universities across the state, including those in the San Antonio area.
Texas' higher education commissioner has indicated that the state may expand the use of the Classic Learning Test in public university admissions. This decision comes despite an independent review finding limited evidence that scores on this exam are linked to college performance. The review compared the Classic Learning Test to the SAT and ACT, finding stronger evidence for the latter two exams.
Further details on this development are available from the Texas higher education commissioner's office. The potential expansion of the Classic Learning Test's use may impact universities across the state, including those in the San Antonio area. For more information on this topic, readers can refer to the original report.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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