About CollegeEd
CollegeEd® is the College Board's flexible standards-based college planning and career exploration program for middle and high school students. The program includes classroom, online and take-home resources for students, educators and families. More than 750,000 students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia have participated in CollegeEd.
The recently revised program includes expanded coverage of self and career exploration content in conjunction with extensive online resources. It provides the information, inspiration and guidance that help students develop their capacity to succeed in college and in life. It's based on rigorous and relevant standards, including the College Board Standards for College Success, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework and the American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards for School Counselors.
The Lessons
CollegeEd students engage with a variety of college planning and career exploration topics organized around three consistent themes: "Who Am I?", "Where Am I Going?" and "How Do I Get There?" Students explore these themes through engaging lessons and activities in student workbooks and on CollegeEd Online. CollegeEd lessons were written by experienced counselors and AP teachers and designed to help develop key college and career readiness skills.
Collaboration with Roadtrip Nation
The College Board and Roadtrip Nation work together to provide students with an innovative approach to self-discovery and career exploration. RoadtripNation.org developed three instructional lessons for Unit 1: Shed the Noise, Listen to Yourself and Self-Construction. CollegeEd students also have access to RoadtripNation.org's online exercises, vast video interview archive, and additional resources for the duration of the program. Learn more about Roadtrip Nation.
About The College Board
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,200 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.
Program Details
The CollegeEd program supports grades 7–12 and consists of three levels, each with its own student workbook and accompanying educator guide.
Get the facts on CollegeEd.
CollegeEd In Action
School and districts nationwide use the rigorous, flexible, standards-based CollegeEd program to help develop and maintain a culture of high expectations.
Learn who's using CollegeEd and why.
Get Families Involved
The CollegeEd classroom set includes a take-home resource – Help Your Child Make College a Reality: A Family Guide to College Planning – to help students and parents take ownership of the college planning process. You can also order this publication separately.
Learn More About CollegeEd
CollegeEd Overview Brochure (pdf/2.7MB)- Middle School Sample Lesson (pdf/2.6MB)
- Grades 9/10 Sample Lesson (pdf/1.15MB)
- Grades 11/12 Sample Lesson (pdf/1MB)
Ordering CollegeEd
Contact your regional College Board office or email collegeplanning@collegeboard.org to learn more about implementing CollegeEd at your institution. Order Form (pdf/528KB)