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College Board

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The College Board, styled as CollegeBoard, is an American not-for-profit organization formed in December 1899 as the College Entrance Examination Board to expand access to higher education. It is not itself an association of colleges, but runs a membership association of over 6,000 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. The College Board develops and administers standardized tests and curricula used by K-12 and post-secondary institutions to promote college readiness and support the college admissions process, and it is headquartered in New York City. Beyond its fee-based assessments, it provides resources, tools and services to students, parents, colleges and universities in college planning, recruitment and admissions, financial aid, and retention.

Facts
Founded Year
1899 1
Country
United States 1
City
New York City 1
Ownership Type
Nonprofit 1
Classification
Institution Type
Regulatory or Accrediting Body 1
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1. College Board - Wikipedia
  • Infobox, founded
    1899 12 22
  • Extract
    an American not-for-profit organization
  • Extract [city]
    The College Board is headquartered in New York City
  • Infobox, type
    Nonprofit educational
  • Description, institution-kind classification
    The College Board, styled as CollegeBoard, is an American not-for-profit organization formed in December 1899 as the College Entrance Examination Board to expand access to higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the College Board an association of colleges?

No. The College Board is not itself an association of colleges. It is a not-for-profit organization, formed in December 1899 as the College Entrance Examination Board, that runs a membership association of over 6,000 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations.
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