Time Magazine’s 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list includes the College Board, placing renewed attention on an organization that manages AP exams, the SAT, and other assessments that remain central to many university admissions processes. The listing is significant because it reflects how decisions made by the College Board — from test delivery and content to score reporting and fee policies — can ripple through admissions practices globally.
For students in Jordan and the wider Middle East, the designation matters practically. Many international and U.S.-bound applicants rely on AP credits and SAT scores to strengthen applications, earn university credit, or place out of introductory courses. Any substantive policy changes by the College Board — for example, changes in AP exam formats, digital testing schedules, score-sending rules, or fee-waiver availability — could affect application strategies, financial planning, and academic trajectories.
What students should do now: review and maintain an up-to-date College Board account; confirm AP and SAT registration procedures with your school or local test center; and check the AP credit and placement policies of target universities (U.S., UK, Canadian and regional institutions) before relying on AP scores for credit. If you plan to sit AP or SAT exams this year, ask your school for internal registration deadlines and confirm international test dates on the College Board website — both institutions and local centers often set early cutoffs.
Advisers also recommend planning for contingencies. Compare alternatives such as A-levels, IB, national Tawjihi/prerequisite requirements, or university-made admissions tests in case policy shifts reduce the predictive value or acceptance of AP/SAT scores at some institutions. Stay alert to announcements from College Board and from the admissions offices of your target universities; changes are typically announced months in advance but can affect application timelines and scholarship eligibility.
Shatnawi for College Admissions and Academic Consultations can help students interpret new College Board policies, evaluate which AP exams are most strategic, and manage score-reporting to universities. For personalized guidance on registrations, deadlines, or credit evaluation, contact Shatnawi. WhatsApp: +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com for consultation and up-to-date application checklists.