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Education
Opinion
College Board CEO on Coronavirus and SAT Testing
While all students will have the opportunity to take the SAT, the impact of the coronavirus on students varies vastly based on their circumstances, says David Coleman.
Equity & Diversity
College Board Cancels June SAT and Amps Up Fall Testing Schedule
To make up for lost opportunities for college admissions testing during the coronavirus crisis, the board plans to offer the test more often in the fall, including some test administrations during the school day.
College & Workforce Readiness
New Scholarship Rewards Completing Road-to-College Steps
A new $25 million scholarship sponsored by the College Board rewards students for taking key steps to prepare for, and apply to, college.
Education
College Board Accused of Using Parkland Shootings for Self-Promotion
A letter from College Board President David Coleman about the Parkland school shootings has sparked anger and an apology.
College & Workforce Readiness
In Battle With ACT, College Board Notches One More Win. But Who's Counting?
In its market-share battle with ACT, the College Board adds one more statewide contract: West Virginia.
Assessment
College Board Makes it Easier for Students With Disabilities to Get Accommodations
Most students whose IEPs call for testing accommodations will have those same accommodations approved when they're taking the SAT or Advanced Placement tests.
College & Workforce Readiness
College Board's Statewide SAT Contracts Reaching Twice as Many Students
Battling for market share against ACT Inc., the College Board is counting on its redesigned suite of SAT and PSAT tests to help it win statewide contracts.
College & Workforce Readiness
College Board SAT Designer Drawn Into FBI Investigation
A former College Board official who had a lead role in designing the new SAT—and then became an ardent critic of the process—has become part of an FBI investigation into possible security breaches in the college-entrance exam.
College & Workforce Readiness
News in Brief
College Board Attacks New ACT Prep Service
The College Board lashed out last week at its rival, ACT Inc., saying its plan to add live teaching to its online test-prep service is more about money than public service, and accusing ACT of trying to "replace" classroom teachers with long-distance instruction.
College & Workforce Readiness
College Board Attacks ACT's Live Teaching Prep Service
The criticism marks a bracing change in the tone and substance of the College Board's rhetoric.
Assessment
College Board Aims at Test-Prep Tutors in Barring March 5 SAT-Takers
Nearly all of those excluded from the March 5 SAT are test-prep professionals, but the College Board won't confirm that it was targeting that sector.
College & Workforce Readiness
Students Petition College Board to Retake June 6 SAT
A petition has been launched calling on the College Board to allow students to retake the SAT for free if they participated in the June 6 administration, which included a printing error.
College & Workforce Readiness
Groups Pledge $100 Million to Expand Access and Equity to AP, IB Courses
Equal Opportunity Schools, the College Board, International Baccalaureate, and others join forces to expand programs that encourage underrepresented student to enroll in advanced courses in high school.
College & Workforce Readiness
College Board and The Atlantic Launch Essay Contest for High School Students
Students can earn up to $5,000 in a new essay contest that focuses on interpreting a primary-source historical document.