What is a CEEB number, and how do I use it?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I keep hearing about something called a 'CEEB number'. Does anyone know exactly what it is, and how or when we use it during the college application process? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! A CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) number is a unique identifier assigned to high schools and colleges in the United States and abroad for standardized testing and college application purposes. This six-digit code helps to ensure that your test scores, transcripts, and other important documents are correctly matched with your application materials during the college admissions process.

Most of the time, the CEEB number is required when you're filling out college applications, registering for the SAT or AP exams, or sending your official test scores to colleges. It's important because college and testing organizations use this code to keep track of your data as well as the specific high school from which you're graduating. Each high school has a unique CEEB code that distinguishes it from other schools.

To find your high school's CEEB number, you can check with your school counselor or use the College Board's "High School Code Search" tool on their website. It's quite simple: just enter the necessary information about your high school (e.g., city, state, and school name) and the tool will provide you with the code.

Once you have your school's CEEB code, you'll include it in the appropriate field on college applications, test registration forms, or anywhere else it's requested. Be sure to use the correct code to avoid any processing delays or errors during the admissions process.

Good luck with your college applications and standardized tests!