Celebrating Real Heroes: The College Board Annual Report, 2001.

This annual report describes the status and progress of the College Board, a national nonprofit membership association dedicated to preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to college and opportunity. The association is composed of more than 3,900 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year the College Board serves more than three million students and their parents, 22,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through its programs and services. In 2001, the College Board achieved steady advances and widespread program developments. One of the most gratifying was the relaunch of collegeboard.com, the online affiliate of the College Board. The Board expanded its team of information technology professionals, redesigned, and improved existing Web sites, and made acquisitions that broadened the scope of online services. The College Board has also begin to reach out to middle school students through several initiatives, including the development of a diagnostic teaching tool for skill improvement and efforts to create aligned curricula. Recent accomplishments, including the establishment to strategic relationships with business and educational organizations, place the College Board in a position for greater success in the future. Combining new technological enhancements with strengthened professional relationships will help the College Board maintain its place as the preeminent organization striving to connect students to college and opportunity. (SLD)