Workshop: College Prep – The Do’s & Dont’s of Academics: Are You Academically Eligible for the NCAA?
Are you Academically Eligible to Play NCAA Sports?
Matt Hunt, the founder and CEO of College Hunt Educational Consulting, recently presented a live online workshop where he went over the Do’s & Dont’s of Academics as you prepare for the college selection process. In this workshop he goes over the requirements needed to be academically eligible. (See the video of the workshop down below) Matt prides himself in being able to help high school athletes reach their goal of becoming collegiate athletes. His focus is making sure that athletes make the right decisions off the field as well as on it. Matt’s experience of being a counselor at Rancho Bernardo High School has attributed to a wealth of knowledge regarding eligibility at the NCAA level.
Are YOU Academically Eligible to Become an NCAA athlete?
Academic Requirements
- 2.0 minimum GPA
- Completed the required 16 core classes
- All core classes are classified as College Prep
- GPA/ Test Score index requirements met
*If you have achieved the 4 requirements listed above, then the NCAA would declare that you have met the requirements to be deemed academically eligible.
Listed below are the UPCOMING changes to the academic requirements listed by the NCAA effective after August 1st 2016:
NCAA DIV I Academic Eligibility Requirement Changes Effective After August 1st 2016
- A minimum core course GPA of 2.3 is required
- Slight changes in GPA/ Test Score index
- Ten core courses required before the beginning of senior year
*It is especially important for current sophomores and freshman to mind the change in policy as it will have the most effect on their academic eligibility.
Have a question or are looking for some potential help with the college selection process?
Matt is currently conducting a limited number of college planning consultation calls with families that are serious and committed to attending college.
Click here to schedule your consultation call or you can reach out to Matt directly at matt.collegehunt@gmail.com.
