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Research Trends in Higher Education Trends in Higher Education Home Trends in College Pricing Trends in Student Aid Education Pays Reports and Research SAT Suite of Assessments and College Readiness College Access, Affordability, and Outcomes Advanced Placement and Academic Preparation Connecting Students to Colleges and Careers About About College Board Research Opportunities Contact Us More Display Site Navigation College Board Research Explore published research studies and reports that provide data on College Board programs, college access initiatives, and affordability. LearnTrends in Higher Education Review the latest trends in college costs, financial aid, and the benefits of a college degree. See Latest Trends Request Data for Research Submit a request form to access data based on information collected, derived, and generated from student and institutional participation in College Board programs. Complete Request Form Additional Research Opportunities Looking for more data? Find other research reports, supplemental resources, and College Board program results on these sites that support the efforts of the Research department. ACES™ Use this free online service to help your institution validate your admission and placement policies—or help you define them. Get a Custom Study Reports Find the latest student performance and participation data for College Board programs and services, including the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, and AP Exams. See Reports Landscape™ Landscape offers colleges information on high schools and neighborhoods to help admissions officers fully consider every student, no matter where they live. Learn More All Access Get the latest news from the Research department, available for College Board members. Read the Latest News Featured Downloads and Resources Download Summary of Research on the Relationships Between the Number of APs, AP Performance, and College Outcomes This one-page summary distills evidence from research published by Beard, Hsu, Ewing, and Godfrey (2019) in the journal Education Measurement: Issues and Practice. The research demonstrates that the largest predicted increase in college grades and on-time degree completion are associated with students taking their first or second AP Exam and accruing their first or second AP Exam score of 3 or higher and that these effects on college outcomes level off after five APs. PDF 284.93 KB Article Higher Education Brief: Classic Learning Test Concordance with the SAT A fact sheet addressing inquiries specifically related to the concordance published by Classic Learning Test. Link Student and Parent Attitudes Toward College and Admissions Read new research on student and parent views on their readiness for college, the value of college, and the college admissions process. Search the ERIC Database Browse this comprehensive online library of education research and information where you can find College Board research publications by topic. Start Your...