Abstract
This Senior Independent Study examines how the most influential American independent educational institution, the College Board, responded and adapted to the political, social, and economic climate of 20th century America. Through the College Board’s creation of programs and partnerships with several high-powered agencies throughout the 20th century, the College Board was able to enhance American education through some of its most challenging periods. This project expands on previous scholarship regarding the history of the College Board by examining the historical context behind some of The College Board’s most outstanding achievements, such as the Advanced Placement program and the SAT. Additionally, this project examines several U.S. policy decisions and how the College Board supported the mission of the Federal Government regarding the goals of public education. This project aims to show the College Board’s connection to the American past and how its content decisions reflect the greater social, political, and economic circumstances of the 20th century.
Advisor
Roche, Jeff
Department
History
Recommended Citation
Cohen-Mitchell, Noah Bruce, "Historical Agendas: The College Board and the American Past" (2025). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11555.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11555
Disciplines
United States History
Keywords
The College Board, Advanced Placement, Scholastic Aptitude Test, A Nation at Risk
Publication Date
2025
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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