Hey guys, I'm a high school athlete hoping to play at a Division 1 school. I'd like to know the ACT requirements for D1 athletes. What scores do I need to be eligible to play? Any help would be awesome, thanks!
Hello! The NCAA has certain eligibility standards for prospective student-athletes at Division 1 schools. These standards are based on your core course GPA and your ACT score, which are used together to make sure you meet the minimum requirements.
The NCAA uses a sliding scale to determine eligibility. This means that as your core course GPA increases, the minimum ACT score you need decreases, and vice versa. The minimum core course GPA is 2.3 on a 4.0 scale, and the corresponding ACT score for that GPA is 75 when you sum your scores from the four individual sections (English, mathematics, reading, and science).
As your GPA goes up, the required ACT sum score goes down. For example, if your core course GPA is a 3.0, you would need an ACT sum score of 52. Note that only your best score from each section will be used, even if they're from different test dates.
It's important to also remember that each university may have its own specific admissions requirements that go beyond the NCAA eligibility criteria, so it's crucial to research the schools you're planning to apply to.
To give yourself the best shot at meeting NCAA eligibility standards and getting admitted to your desired college, aim for a strong overall profile, not just a minimum ACT score. Good luck with your athletic and academic pursuits!
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