Accreditation
Cognia (formerly known as AdvancED)
Accredited by Cognia Global Commission
How to check if ASP is accredited
1. Access to https://home.cognia.org/registry
2. Type in 'American STEM Prep' for 'Institution Name' and click 'Search'
3. Find ‘American STEM Prep’ and click
Cognia
Cognia is the highest level of credit accreditation widely recognized in U.S. and international education. Cognia is a non-profit organization (NPO) and non-governmental organization (NGO), which allows it to make neutral and impartial evaluations. Cognia is headquartered in Georgia, USA. Cognia operates under the motto of fostering quality educational institutions (School quality) that cultivate leadership in students and practice professional education (Professional practice). Cognia's evaluation criteria are kept confidential, but the fact that not many educational institutions in Korea are fully accredited by COGNIA indicates that COGNIA has the most demanding standards.
MSA-CESS (Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools) School Code : OS165
Accredited by MSA-CESS
How to check if ASP is accredited
1. Access to https://www.msa-cess.org/membership-directory/
2. Select a ‘Korea' for ‘Select Country’ and click ‘Search’
3. Find ‘American STEM Prep’ and click 'View School Profile'
MSA-CESS (Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
Middle States Association (MSA) is the oldest regional accrediting association in the United States. Established in 1887, it has two commissions (the Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools and the Commission on Higher Education) and currently accredits more than 5,000 schools and universities in the United States and international schools in 106 countries.
The MSA-CESS accreditation process is a rigorous review process that takes place every seven years. The accreditation review process ensures that CCAS not only meets the organizational and academic standards, but also undertakes a process for development and growth which provides accountability of its operations, fosters stakeholder involvement and commitment, and develops a culture of planning focused on student performance.
A.I. (Accreditation International)
Accredited by A.I.
How to check if ASP is accredited
1. Access to http://ncpsaschools.org/index.php
2. Type in ‘American STEM Prep' for ‘School Name’ and click ‘Search Now’
3. Find ‘American STEM Prep’ and click
Accreditation International (AI)
Accreditation International assures the educational quality of schools and plans for continuous school improvement to increase student learning. Ai standards are based on international research, best practices, and historical accreditation processes.
National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
In 1985 several private school organizations which accredited their member schools, worked with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Private Education in seeking Federal recognition of their accreditation programs.
However, the Department’s General Counsel ruled there was not statutory authority for the Department to recognize any elementary – secondary accrediting agencies – including regional associations such as the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, etc. As a result of this, efforts to obtain reco-gnition of private school accreditation programs ceased. The concept resurfaced in 1992, when the same private sch-ool organizations began exploring the possibility of developing a national entity (not Federal) which would essentially serve as an “accrediting association of private school accrediting agencies.”
In September 1993, these organizations agreed to formalize the process at the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). Sixteen associations now hold full membership status in the Council. And, in order to assure that NCPSA recognition remains credible, highly respected educators such as former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrel Bell, Middles States Association of Colleges and Schools Elementary School Commission John Stoops, and others were asked to serve on the Council as at-large or “public” representatives.
CEEB Code : 682063
Accredited by College Board
How to check if ASP is accredited
1. Access to http://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/k-12-school-code-search
2. Type in ‘American STEM Prep' for ‘Search by School Name or Code’ and click ‘Submit’
College Board
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT, the Advanced Placement Program, and BigFuture. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.
What Do CEEB Codes Mean for You?
They're a simple administrative part of the overall college application process. However, there are four key points you might want to keep in mind:
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You'll definitely need CEEB codes to submit SAT scores and may need them to submit your high school transcripts. You'll a lso use them to identify which majors you're interested in.
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Most applications and forms, including the SAT registration and the Common App, have a built-in search function that allows you to find the school by name and then autofills the code
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if you need to find a specific CEEB code, you can use the Code Search page on the College Board`s website.
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if you`re looking to send ACT scores as well, you`ll need to use different codes.