The College Entrance Examination Board is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that administers standardized tests like the SAT. It doesn't impose national control in a policy sense, unlike federal initiatives.
Option A: National Science Foundation – Federal body influencing curricula and research priorities.
Option B: National Institute of Mental Health – Involves federal research and psychological standards.
Option C: College Board – Correct; it’s a private entity, not a national policymaker.
Option D: National Defence Education Act – Enacted federal control and funding post-Sputnik.