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Do I need to enter the Transfer Portal if I’ve been cut from the team or withdraw from school?
May 9, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Transfer Portal Dates for NCAA DI Athletes Considering a Transfer
May 9, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes: Confirm Your Eligibility Before You Transfer or Start Classes
May 9, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Winter Sport Transfer Portal Dates
March 21, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Can Student-Athletes Opt-Out to Preserve a Redshirt Year?
February 22, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Will Your High School Athlete be Eligible for NCAA Sports?
February 1, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Should High School Recruits Consider a Gap Year Because of Overloaded College Rosters?
January 31, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Summary of 2023 NCAA Convention Rule Changes
January 30, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Eliminates “No Participation Opportunity” Argument for Transfer Waivers
January 12, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfer Portal Window Updates For Fall 2022 Sports
January 12, 2023
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by Informed Athlete
Can Your Athletic Scholarship Be Cancelled at Mid-Year?
December 20, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
How Can College Athletes Transfer Multiple Times With No Issues?
December 20, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
What College Athletes Considering a Mid-Year Transfer Should Know BEFORE Taking Action!
December 19, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Junior College Athletes – Make Sure You’re Eligible Before You Transfer to an NCAA University!
November 15, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfer Portal Windows Updates for Fall Sport Athletes
November 15, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Medical Hardship Waivers – The Importance of Documentation
November 15, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Does Your Student-Athlete Qualify for a Medical Hardship Waiver?
November 7, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Changes to DI Men’s Wrestling Rules
November 7, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Reminder of NCAA DI Football Eligibility Requirement
November 7, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA and NJCAA Letter of Intent Signing Dates
November 7, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Why It’s Important to Read Your Student-Athlete’s Current Scholarship Agreement
October 9, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Impact of New NCAA DI Transfer Portal Windows Rule on Scholarship Opportunities
October 9, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
New NCAA Division I Transfer Portal “Windows”
September 29, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Extension Waiver – Does Your Student-Athlete Qualify?
September 2, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Common Questions Student-Athletes Ask This Time of Year
September 2, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Transfer Academic Requirements
August 18, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NAIA “Season of Competition” Rule Eliminates Need for Medical Hardship Waivers
August 18, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Medical Hardship/Mental Health Waivers – What You Should Know!
August 18, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
The Importance of June 15th for College Athletes & High School Recruits
June 28, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA 2022 Convention Topics of Interest Affecting DI, DII, and DIII Schools
March 5, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Will Your High School Athlete Be Eligible for NCAA Sports?
February 19, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes: Do you have questions about the advice you’re receiving?
February 19, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA 4-2-4 Transfer Considerations
January 25, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes: Read Before Talking to Coach About a Transfer!
January 25, 2022
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by Informed Athlete
Should NCAA Student-Athletes Enter Transfer Portal Between Semesters?
December 8, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
GoFundMe NOT allowed with NCAA Name, Image and Likeness Policy
December 8, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Eligibility Rules Differ When JUCO Athletes Transfer to NCAA Schools
December 8, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Proposed Rule Changes: Official Visits, Transfers, Eligibility
November 9, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA National Letter of Signing Day is November 10th!
November 9, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Situations Where Student-Athletes Might Qualify for a Waiver or Appeal
October 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Speaking of NCAA Transfers…
October 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Football Increases Scholarship Limit
October 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
When is Best Time for an Athlete to Enter the NCAA Transfer Portal?
October 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Additional Official Visit Opportunities for NCAA Division I Sports
October 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Medical Hardship Waiver Reminders for Fall Sport Athletes
October 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
College Athletes To Be Considered “Employees” of Their Universities??
October 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Why Student-Athletes Should Keep a Copy of Their Scholarship Agreement
September 30, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Why All Student-Athletes Should Fill Out the FAFSA
September 30, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Medical Hardship Waivers – Does Your Student-Athlete Qualify?
September 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA-Approved Recruiting Services – What You Should Know
September 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes: Don’t Withdraw From Classes Before Reading This!
September 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
September 1st Recruiting Opportunities for High School Juniors
September 3, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
What to Know About the NCAA DIII Redshirt Rule So You Don’t Lose a Season of Participation!
September 3, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Academic Eligibility Issues with 2-4 and 4-4 Transfers
September 3, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
So, your student-athlete isn’t academically eligible at their NCAA school this year…
August 9, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Transfer Student-Athletes – Make Sure You’re Eligible BEFORE You Start Classes!
July 28, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Let’s Review NCAA Extension of Eligibility Waivers
July 27, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Is it too Late to Transfer to an NCAA DI Program?
July 27, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Is it worth it to appeal if your athletic scholarship was reduced or not renewed?
July 12, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Key Points and Rules
July 8, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Baseball Roster Size & Scholarship Rules for 2021-22
June 28, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Valuable Advice for Student-Athletes Being Recruited by Multiple DI Programs
June 28, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
July 1st Scholarship Notification Deadline for NCAA DI & DII Scholarship Athletes
June 28, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
US Supreme Court Ruling Against the NCAA – More Questions Than Answers
June 22, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Our Clients Say – Dad of a Softball Transfer
June 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
June 15th – An Important date for 2023 High School Grads
June 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
How an NCAA DI Coaching Change Can Affect an Athlete’s Scholarship
June 14, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
How the New NCAA DI One-Time Transfer Rule Could Negatively Impact 2nd Transfers
June 2, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Coaches “On the Road Again”
May 31, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
2023 HS Grads Can Hear from NCAA DI and DII Coaches
May 30, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Grants Division I Football Programs Special On-Campus Tryout Opportunity
May 30, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Can You Trust a Coach’s Scholarship Offer?
May 30, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Is Your Athlete’s NCAA DI Coach Threatening to Take Away Their Scholarship?
May 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Ratifies New Transfer Rule
May 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
California Community College Ruling Could Impact Future NCAA Eligibility
April 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Limited Eligibility Waiver for DI Spring Sport Athletes
April 15, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DII Season of Competition and Extension of Eligibility Updates
April 6, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
ACC Removes Intra-Conference Transfer Rule
April 6, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Recruiting Rule Tips and Updates
March 17, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Medical Hardship Waivers
March 17, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Update on NCAA DI One-Time Transfer Waiver
March 17, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Recruiting: It’s About More Than “Just The Numbers”
March 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Starting Classes and Then Finding Out You’re Not Eligible
March 3, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
What happens if your JUCO athlete signs an LOI and changes his/her mind?
February 17, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
How ACT/SAT Test Scores Impact NCAA Eligibility
February 17, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Should Your Student-Athlete Opt-Out of Spring Sports Season?
February 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II Removes Non-Qualifier Status
February 11, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO Season of Competition Rules and Waivers for Spring 2021
January 28, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Should your Recruited Athlete Sign an NCAA NLI or Take a Gap Year?
January 21, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Congressional Bills Introduced Related to NCAA Student-Athletes
January 21, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Tabled Votes on New Transfer and Name, Image & Likeness Rules
January 21, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Name, Image and Likeness Legislation Update & Overview
January 6, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Should You Enter the NCAA Transfer Portal Between Semesters?
January 6, 2021
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by Informed Athlete
Sooo Many Student-Athletes in the NCAA Transfer Portal!
December 21, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Proposed New NCAA DI Transfer Rule
December 21, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Potential Impact of NCAA DI Coaching Change on Scholarship Athletes
December 21, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Can I transfer if my coach is fired or resigns?
December 21, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Recent NCAA & NJCAA Rulings That Impact Student-Athletes’ Eligibility
November 25, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Recently Announced NCAA Waivers Will Impact College Rosters at Every Level
November 25, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Dropping a Class Can Risk a Student-Athlete’s Eligibility & Scholarship
November 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Can a Student-Athlete be Dismissed Or Penalized for Political Beliefs?
November 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Is Your Student-Athlete Considering a Midyear Transfer?
November 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Common Mistakes Made When Signing an NCAA National Letter of Intent
November 3, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA Letter of Intent Signing Dates and Info
November 3, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Grants Eligibility for NCAA DI Winter Sport Athletes
October 22, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Student-Athletes: The Difference Between “Opting-Out” and “Voluntarily Withdrawing”
October 22, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
What happens if my NCAA DI school eliminates my sport?
October 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
How much NCAA eligibility does your student-athlete have available?
October 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Is Your Student-Athlete Considering a Mid-Year Transfer?
October 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Confusion Over NCAA DI Recruiting Calendars
October 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NAIA Approves Name, Image and Likeness Legislation
October 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI to Consider a One-Time Transfer Exception
October 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NAIA will proceed with Winter Championships
October 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
A Brief Summary of NCAA COVID-Related Waivers
October 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
The Pros and Cons of NOT Signing an NCAA National Letter of Intent
October 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Extends Division I Recruiting “Dead Period”
September 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Fall Championships Moved to Spring 2021
September 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Are you considering a Transfer or taking a term off?
September 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfer Athlete’s GPA and Immediate Eligibility at a New School
September 18, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
What College Athletes Should Know About “Hometown” or “Outside Sources” Scholarships
September 18, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Financial Aid Reminder – Fill out the FAFSA!
September 18, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Recent NAIA Eligibility Rulings for Fall 2020 Student-Athletes
September 15, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Transfer Portal Updates
September 8, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Scholarship Athletes: Be sure you Understand your Scholarship Agreement Terms!
September 8, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Coaches “Stuck” in Recruiting Dead Period
September 8, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Actions That Impact Student-Athletes
September 1, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Important to Know Reminders for All College Athletes
August 26, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Update on NCAA Directives to Schools and Conferences
August 14, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Approves Waiver Regarding Outside Competition
August 14, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DIII Approves Blanket Waivers for Certain Circumstances
August 8, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Divisions II and III Cancel Fall Championships
August 6, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Directive to DI, DII and DIII Schools Regarding COVID Concerns
August 6, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II Proposes Greater Access for Non-Qualifiers
July 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DII Approves Proactive Waivers
July 29, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Allows Virtual Non-Physical Activities to Continue
July 29, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Recruiting Periods Update
July 23, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II Athletes can now use the Transfer Portal
July 23, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Scholarship Rule Change to Benefit Athletes
July 23, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Should Your Athlete Take a Gap or “Stopout” Year?
July 23, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Recruiting Continues During Pandemic
July 21, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division III Approves Blanket Waiver
July 21, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Impact of Online Instruction on International Student-Athletes
July 17, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Baseball Scholarship Concerns for Incoming Freshmen
July 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
What if your student-athlete’s team isn’t competing this Fall?
July 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Transfer Waiver for Mental Health Reasons
July 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Should student-athletes consider a transfer in these uncertain times?
June 25, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Scholarship Status Notification Deadline is July 1st
June 25, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Important Eligibility Info for JUCO Athletes
June 17, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Grants DI Baseball a “Blanket Waiver” for 2020-21 Season
June 17, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
June 15 – An Important Date for NCAA Recruiting of 2022 High School Grads
June 15, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Is your NCAA student-athlete being forced to transfer?
June 12, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
College Athletes taking Summer Courses – What You Should Know
June 10, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
What if your College Sports Program is Cut
June 3, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Current Scholarship Athletes: Have you been notified of the status of your 2020-21 scholarship?
June 3, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
How to Navigate the Current NCAA Recruiting Restrictions
June 3, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Teams Ineligible for Postseason Due to Low APR
June 1, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfer Waiver Postponed
June 1, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Scholarship Status Required Dates for Current Scholarship Athletes
May 20, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II Recruiting Will Enter a Quiet Period Starting June 1st
May 20, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
3 Important Factors that Impact a JUCO Transfer
May 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Update
May 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II California Collegiate Athletic Association Suspends Fall Competition
May 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Extends Recruiting Dead Period
May 19, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
How Coaching Changes Can Affect a Student-Athlete’s Scholarship
April 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DIII Applies Blanket Waiver for Spring Sport Athletes
April 28, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Defers Action on Transfer Waiver
April 28, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Changes the Graduate Transfer Requirement
April 28, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Clarifies Required Countable Hours
April 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
COVID-19: Possibility of 6th Year of Eligibility for NCAA and NAIA Athletes
April 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Revises Freshman Eligibility Requirements for 2020 High School Grads
April 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Impact of Online Instruction on NCAA Freshman Eligibility Requirements
April 16, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA National Letter of Intent Signing Period Has Re-opened
April 16, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Are you Considering a Transfer? Be Informed Before You Take Action
April 10, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Recruiting & Scholarship Update
April 10, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Potential Academic Eligibility Concerns for Junior College Transfers COVID-19
April 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NJCAA Reminder About “Recruitable” Status
April 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Eligibility Decision COVID-19
April 1, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II Eligibility COVID-19 Update
April 1, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Takeaways from an NCAA Conference Call to DI Representatives Re: COVID-19
March 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athlete Mental Health Issues and NCAA Medical Hardship Waivers
March 30, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Impact of COVID-19 on NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College Student-Athletes
March 18, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Coronavirus: Thoughts & Advice on NCAA & NAIA Spring Sports Being Cancelled
March 13, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Stance on Sports Wagering: “Don’t!”
March 9, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
HS Athletes – What to Know BEFORE taking an Online Course
March 9, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfers and One-Time Transfer Exception Rule
March 9, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
New NCAA DI Transfer Waiver Being Considered
March 6, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Are you joining a team as a Preferred Walk-on?
February 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division III Redshirt Rule – What You Should Know!
February 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Season of Eligibility Rules Reminder as Spring Sports Begin
February 24, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Withdrawing from Classes Can Affect Future Athletic Eligibility
February 7, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DII Transfer Season-of-Competition Rule Changes
February 7, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Update on Name, Likeness and Image Study
February 4, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NJCAA Football Letter of Intent Signing Period
February 4, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA National Letter of Intent – When is it Valid and When is it NOT?
February 4, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Football National Letter of Intent Signing Period
February 4, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
How Athletic Scholarships at NCAA Schools Affect In-State vs Out-of-State Student-Athletes
January 29, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Why Parents of Student-Athletes are Often Confused About NCAA Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid Agreements
January 22, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Academic Eligibility Issues for NCAA 4-2-4 Transfers
January 15, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
What NCAA DI Athletes Should Consider Before Entering into the Transfer Portal
January 15, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Walk-on Baseball Athletes: Something to Consider During Winter Break
January 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
College Athletes: Do you qualify for a Medical Hardship Waiver?
January 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
One NCAA Athlete’s Transfer Experience – a Behind-the-Scenes Look
January 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Official Visit Opportunities After a Coaching Change
January 2, 2020
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by Informed Athlete
Beware of Voluntary Withdrawal Forms!
December 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Potential Impact of NCAA DI Coaching Changes for Scholarship Athletes
December 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
What if I drop this class before my final exams?
December 4, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Options for Student-Athletes Who are Injured Early in Season
December 4, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Considering a Transfer After a Coaching Change?
December 4, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Clarification of the “Four Game Rule”
December 3, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DII Academic Requirements That Can Cause Problems
November 19, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Proposal to Change DII Transfer Process
November 19, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes: Consider This Before Dropping a Class!
November 19, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
How NCAA Coaching Changes Can Affect a Student-Athlete’s Scholarship
November 19, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Can an Athlete Double-sign with a JUCO and an NCAA University?
November 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Basic Facts About the NCAA National Letter of Intent
November 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA National Letter of Intent – Should you sign…Or maybe not?
November 6, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
How ACT & SAT Test Scores Can Impact Recruiting Opportunities
October 30, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NAIA Raises Freshman Academic Eligibility Requirements
October 30, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Starts Process for College Athletes to Profit on Name, Image & Likeness
October 30, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
JUCO Transfer Athletes – Confirm NCAA Academic Eligibility BEFORE You Start Classes!
October 28, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Facts You Should Know About Athletic Scholarships
October 21, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Do Athletic Scholarship & Financial Aid Rules Make Your Head Spin?
October 21, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Are you confident your athlete will satisfy the NCAA Academic Requirements?
October 14, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
What NCAA Athletes Should Take Away From Recent Impermissible Benefits Cases
October 14, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
How Impermissible Benefits Hurt Student-Athletes
October 3, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
My Thoughts on California’s “Fair Pay to Play Act”
October 3, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Fall Sport Mid-Season Reminders Regarding Redshirting
October 1, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Financial Aid Reminder – Fill out the FAFSA!
September 18, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
A Case Study for an Extension of Eligibility Waiver
September 18, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Legalized Sports Gambling – Don’t Bet on It!
September 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
How an NCAA DI Transfer Athlete’s GPA Could Derail Immediate Eligibility
September 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
How the Academic Progress Rate (APR) can Affect an Athlete’s NCAA Transfer
September 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Consider Consequences Before Transferring from an NCAA Program
September 8, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
“Outside Source” Scholarships – What You Should Know
September 8, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
High School Juniors – Recruiting Opportunities in NCAA DI Sports
September 5, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Best Case Scenario for Getting a Medical Hardship Waiver Approved
September 5, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA D3 Redshirt Rule – What You Should Know!
September 5, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Consider consequences of dropping classes before taking action!
September 5, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Warning for transfer student-athletes, especially walk-ons to NCAA Schools
August 26, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Making this mistake can impact a Student-Athlete’s “5-year Eligibility Clock”
August 26, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Recruiting Opportunities
August 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Can you believe a coach who promises an increase in scholarship in future years?
August 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Why it might be better to walk-on with NO athletic scholarship
August 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Drug Testing Requirements for Student-Athletes
August 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Does your student-athlete want to de-commit from their signed scholarship?
August 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Two Specific NCAA Academic Requirements for JUCO Transfers
August 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Eligibility Issues with JUCO Transfers to NCAA Schools
July 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Was your NCAA scholarship reduced or not renewed?
July 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
“Agent” or “Agency” – Two terms that NCAA will question
July 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Academic Eligibility – Why is it so important?
July 9, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
What is an “NCAA-Certified” Recruiting Service?
July 8, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
The Importance of June 15th in College Athletics Recruiting
June 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
New NCAA Degree Completion Assistance Program
June 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Head Coaching Changes and Impact on an Athlete’s Scholarship Status
June 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI One-Time Transfer Exception Notifications
May 30, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfer Rule Changes for Immediate Eligibility
May 30, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Do you know your athletic scholarship status for next year?
May 15, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Are you taking classes this summer?
May 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Exit Meeting Advice from a Former NCAA DI Athlete
May 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Transfer Rule Changes Effective August 1, 2019
May 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Recruiting Rule Changes Effective May 1, 2019
May 5, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Medical Hardship Waivers – What You Should Know!
April 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Transfer Portal and DII Permission to Contact Rules
April 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Consequences of Dropping a class vs Failing a Class
April 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
What Transfer Athletes should know BEFORE taking action!
April 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Freshman Eligibility Requirements – Is my athlete on track?
March 27, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
The Importance of NCAA Qualifier Status for High School Athletes
March 26, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
College Admission Scandal: Why some families falsely represented their child as a student-athlete.
March 18, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Did schools involved in the college admissions scandal violate NCAA rules?
March 15, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
What happens when an athlete files an NCAA Intent to Transfer Notification
March 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NJCAA Hardship Waiver Rule Changes
March 12, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Case Study: 6th Year Extension of Eligibility
February 26, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DII Transfer Eligibility Case Study
February 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
A Quick Reminder as Spring Sport Seasons Begin!
February 13, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
National Letter of Intent Signing Dates
February 6, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
What do the terms NCAA Qualifier and NCAA Non-Qualifier mean?
February 6, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Can a High-School Athlete “Double-Sign” a National Letter of Intent?
February 6, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Convention Summary
February 4, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Can a student-athlete withdraw and leave after semester has started?
February 4, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
JUCO Transfer-Athletes: Do you know if you’ll satisfy the NCAA academic transfer requirements?
January 30, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Transfer Rules – Confusion and Facts
January 25, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Baseball Roster Limits – What you should know
January 24, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Graduate Transfer Rules – Will you be immediately eligible?
January 24, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Non-Recruited or Recruited Athlete – Which is better?
January 24, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
College Athletes: Do you qualify for a Medical Hardship Waiver?
January 23, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Looking for opportunity to play baseball after high school?
January 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Options for NCAA DIII Student-Athletes who are close to graduation but still have eligibility remaining.
January 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division III Redshirt Rule
January 11, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
College Athletes: Uncertain about your Spring enrollment?
January 10, 2019
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by Informed Athlete
Is your student-athlete considering a transfer?
December 12, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Eligibility Reminders for Current NCAA DI Student-Athletes
December 12, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division II Winter Break Rules
December 12, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Can your NCAA DI or DII athletic scholarship be cancelled mid-year?
December 10, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Potential Impact for NCAA DI Coaching Change on Scholarship Athletes
December 10, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes: DON’T drop a class before final exams!
November 28, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Am I using a “season of eligibility” if I play on the Junior Varsity Team?
November 28, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI coaching changes and “free transfers”
November 28, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
What happens if a college athlete drops a class before final exams?
November 21, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Recruits now have more Official Visit Opportunities
November 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Can Spring Sport Athletes compete in the Fall without jeopardizing their eligibility?
November 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Will your High School Athlete be eligible to compete in college?
November 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
What is a “Dead Period” & how does it affect recruiting?
November 7, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Changes to the National Letter of Intent Signing Period
November 7, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Proposed Changes to NCAA DI Recruiting Timeline
November 6, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
National Letter of Intent Signing November 14th
November 6, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
More Changes to NCAA DI Transfer Rules Proposed
October 12, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Changes to NCAA DI Campus Visit Rules
September 27, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Transfer Rule Changes Effective October 15th
September 27, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Ice Hockey Eligibility Rules
September 20, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Eligibility and Transfer Problems for JUCO Athletes
August 17, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Don’t let your student-athlete withdraw from classes!
August 16, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Medical Hardship Waivers – The Importance of Documentation
August 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Can it be better for you to be a non-recruited athlete?
August 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
An Important Reminder for Fall Sport Student-Athletes!
August 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DI “5-Year Eligibility Clock” Info to Know BEFORE School Starts!
August 14, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA DII Academic Requirements
August 1, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Legislative Relief Waivers Help Student-Athletes
July 31, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Student-Athletes and Outside Scholarships
July 21, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Academic Requirements for JUCO Transfers
July 21, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
The Cost of Not Being An Informed Athlete
July 13, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Academic Progress Rate (APR) and NCAA DI Transfers
July 12, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Does your athlete qualify for a Medical Hardship Waiver?
July 11, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Does your student-athlete want to de-commit?
July 11, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Should you appeal your athletic scholarship reduction or non-renewal?
July 6, 2018
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by Rick Allen
JUCO Student-Athletes and Eligibility Issues at NCAA Schools
July 5, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Extension of Eligibility Waiver – Do you qualify?
June 26, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
New Recruiting Opportunities Opened June 15
June 26, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Athletic Scholarship Renewal Notice Deadline July 1st
June 26, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Division I Transfer Notification Approved
June 26, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Can HS athletes "double-sign" with a JUCO and NCAA school?
June 26, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Transfer Working Group Update
June 22, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
Multi-Year Athletic Scholarships – 6 Things to Know
June 21, 2018
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by Informed Athlete
NCAA Rules on Outside Scholarships
June 3, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Preferred Walk-on Status – What does it mean?
June 2, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Athletic Scholarships and Financial Aid Issues
June 2, 2018
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by Rick Allen
High School Athletes: Will you be an NCAA Qualifier?
June 2, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Can a student-athlete get a season do-over?
June 1, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Has your college athletic scholarship been cut?
June 1, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Regional Rules Seminar June 4-6, 2018
May 31, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Athletic Scholarship Notification Deadline July 1st, 2018
May 30, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Effects of NCAA DI Coaching Changes on Athletic Scholarships
May 30, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Can a Power-5 University cancel an athletic scholarship?
May 30, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Transfers and the Importance of GPA
May 9, 2018
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by Rick Allen
What is a “Season of Eligibility”
February 22, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Preferred Walk-on: Do you know what this means?
February 21, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Division III Student-Athletes: Redshirt Rule to Know!
January 26, 2018
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by Rick Allen
High School Athletes – Have you taken the SAT test since March 1, 2016?
January 25, 2018
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by Rick Allen
No Changes to NCAA DI Transfer Rules…Yet!
January 25, 2018
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Rule Changes Made at 2018 Convention
January 25, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Scholarship Strategies if your Coach resigns or is fired
January 4, 2018
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by Rick Allen
Is your academic eligibility in doubt after this semester?
December 6, 2017
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by Rick Allen
College Athletes: Considering a Transfer?
November 17, 2017
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by Rick Allen
For HS Recruits: College Experience Expectations
November 17, 2017
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by Rick Allen
Medical Hardship Waiver Rules
November 14, 2017
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Division I Transfer Rules Working Group Update
October 27, 2017
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by Rick Allen
Importance of Student-Athlete’s GPA in an NCAA Transfer
October 11, 2017
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by Rick Allen
My Thoughts on NCAA Division I Coaching Scandal
September 28, 2017
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by Rick Allen
Attention High School & JUCO Transfer Athletes: Insider Secrets About Campus Visits
May 22, 2017
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by Rick Allen
Student Before Athlete!
March 29, 2017
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by Rick Allen
What You Should Know about NAIA Athletic Scholarships
March 9, 2017
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Rules on Gambling – A Reminder to Student-Athletes
March 9, 2017
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by Rick Allen
Should a college recruit tell a coach if they have a learning disability?
March 2, 2017
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by Rick Allen
NCAA DII to DI Transfer: Immediately Eligible?
February 21, 2017
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by Rick Allen
Student-Athletes: Things to Consider Before you Drop a Class!
December 6, 2016
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by Rick Allen
Additional NCAA Official Visit Opportunities
October 18, 2016
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by Rick Allen
Transferring to an NCAA school? Are you eligible?
October 18, 2016
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by Rick Allen
Do you have questions about Medical Hardship Waivers?
August 4, 2016
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by Rick Allen
When I worked on campus, the hardest thing I had to do was tell an athlete they weren’t academically eligible to play their sport.
August 4, 2016
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by Rick Allen
The Facts About “Guaranteed” Multi-year NCAA DI Scholarships
June 12, 2016
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by Rick Allen
Advice for College Athletes Regarding Transfer Situations
October 9, 2015
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by Rick Allen
A Parent’s Story About NCAA Recruiting & Transfer Process
August 11, 2015
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by Rick Allen
Advice for Student-Athletes with Learning Disabilities
June 4, 2015
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by Rick Allen
NCAA Division I Transfer Waiver Rule Changes
May 4, 2015
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by Rick Allen
Informed Athlete & Perfect Game Announce Partnership
April 21, 2015
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by Rick Allen
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