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KNOW
THE RULES:
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Courses
NCAA
Division I requires 16 core courses as of August 1, 2008. This rule applies
to any student first entering any Division I college or university on
or after August 1, 2008. See the chart below for the breakdown of this
16 core-course requirement.
NCAA
Division II requires 14 core courses. See the breakdown of core-course
requirements below. Please note, Division II will require 16 core courses
beginning August 1, 2013.
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Test
Scores
- Division
I has a sliding scale for test score and grade-point average. (See abbreviated
sliding scale below or click https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/hs/d1_standards.pdf
for full scale).
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Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum
score of 68.
- The
SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading
and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.
- The
ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the four sections on the
ACT: English, mathematics, reading and science.
- All
SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility
Center by the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts
will not be used. When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility
Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility
Center.
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Grade-Point
Average
- Only
core courses are used in the calculation of the grade-point average.
- Be
sure to look at your high school's list of NCAA-approved core courses
on the Eligibility Center's Web site to make certain that courses being
taken have been approved as core courses. Visit www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
for all approved BHS courses.
- Division
I grade-point-average requirements are listed below.
- The
Division II grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.000.
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DIVISION
I
16 Core Courses:
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4 years of English
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3
years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
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2
years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)
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1
year of additional English, math or science
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2
years of social studies
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4
years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from
foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy).
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DIVISION
II
14 Core-Courses:
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3
years of English.
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2
years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).
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2
years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high
school).
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2
years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.
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2
years of social science.
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3
years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language
or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).
PLEASE
NOTE: Beginning August 1, 2013, students planning to attend an NCAA Division
II institution will be required to complete 16 core courses.
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What
Do I Need to Do?
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| Grade
9 |
- Verify
with your high school guidance counselor and the online core-course
listing to make sure you are on track.
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| Grade
10 |
- Verify
with your high school guidance counselor and the online core-course
listing to make sure you are on track.
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| Grade
11 |
- Register
with the eligibility center.
- Make
sure you are still on course to meet core-course requirements (verify
you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses
are on your high school's 48-H with the eligibility center).
- After
your junior year, have your high school guidance counselor send a copy
of your transcript. If you have attended any other high schools, make
sure a transcript is sent to the eligibility center from each high school.
- When
taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility
center (the code is "9999").
- Begin
your amateurism questionnaire.
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| Grade
12 |
- When
taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility
center (the code is "9999").
- Complete
amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature
online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college
in the fall semester. (If you are expecting to enroll for spring semester,
sign the final authorization signature on or after October 1 of the
year prior to enrollment.)
- Have
your high school guidance counselor send a final transcript with proof
of graduation to the eligibility center.
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GPA
/ Test Score Index
(abbreviated version)
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Helpful
Websites for the Student Athlete
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GPA
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SAT
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www.ncaaclearinghouse.net |
The
NCAA Clearinghouse site. All important information for student athletes
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3.55
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400
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www.njcaa.org |
The
NCAA site for Junior Colleges
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3.0
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620
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www.naia.org |
The
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) official web site.
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2.75
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720
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www.ncaa.org |
The
official site of NCAA. Site includes rules and guidlines for recruiting
and athletic interaction.
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2.5
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820
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www.collegeboard.com |
Standardized
testiing information site.
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2.25
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920
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2.0
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1010
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For Information on Your
Clearinghouse Status
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For questions about whether
your transcript, student release form, etc. were received, or about clearance
status, call the automated system at 877/861-3003 (you will need your
Personal Identification Number and Social Security number).
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