The Research department actively supports the College Board mission by:

• Providing data-based solutions to important education questions
• Applying scientific procedures and methodologies to inform our work
• Designing and evaluating improvements to current assessments as well as developing new assessments and educational tools to ensure the highest technical standards
• Analyzing and resolving critical issues for all programs, including AP, SAT and PSAT/NMSQT
• Developing standards and conducting college and career readiness alignment studies
• Publishing findings and presenting research at key scientific and educational conferences
• Generating new knowledge and forward-thinking ideas with a highly trained and credentialed staff