College Board Surprises High School Seniors with $40K Scholarships While Sheltering in Place
In efforts to support students and families across the nation amid COVID-19, the College Board awarded high school students $40,000 for college....
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College Board Partners with CZI to Expand Access to Underserved Students
I was thrilled the other day to hear this great news: The College Board is partnering with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to increase access to...
This Student Took 15 Years to Graduate and Learned Something Big
Persisting to graduation isn’t always easy. Many students lack maturity and self-discipline, and sometimes school itself is part of the problem. Some colleges have lower...
What’s Working in Computer Science Education Now
“I started the computer academy to help address the issue of underrepresentation of girls and minorities in computer science,†he told me in an e-mail....
How To Apply for Financial Aid Without the Stress
By filling out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, students alert schools to their eligibility; not only for aid, but for Pell...
States May Shift to SAT, ACT, to Measure Achievement
States plan to use college entrance exams to measure content mastery though it's unclear if tests designed to assess college readiness can be used otherwise...
10 Ways to Find College Scholarships
Each November, the National Scholarship Providers Association sponsors National Scholarship Month—a month-long campaign intended to raise awareness about the need for more scholarships to help...
How to Budget For a 529 Plan
Saving for college must be considered one of your overall goals. In establishing a budget you need to first determine your goals and then prioritize...
College Prices Continue Moderate Rise, College Board Reports
College prices continue to rise but student aid remains the same, leading to a net increase for students; also student borrowing is down....
On the Move: Arne Duncan’s Former Senior Advisor Joins College Board
The College Board announces Ericka Miller as its new Chief of Membership, Governance and Higher Education....