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How ACT/SAT Test Scores Impact NCAA Eligibility

ACT or SAT scores will not be used in determining if a High School Recruit satisfies the NCAA requirements to receive Qualifier or Academic Redshirt/Partial Qualifier status for enrolling at an NCAA Division I or II university during the 2021-22 academic year.

However, don’t misinterpret this and think that the ACT or SAT test is no longer important for NCAA eligibility.

This is only a temporary exception that was granted for the current year and next academic year because of the number of ACT and SAT testing opportunities that have been cancelled or postponed during the last year.

For recruits who will be enrolling at an NCAA university for the 2022-23 or later academic years, an ACT or SAT score will still be required in order to be certified eligible for an athletic scholarship, practice and competition in the freshman year.

Eligibility issues affect student-athletes at all levels from high school to junior college and 4-year universities. Not knowing, understanding, and meeting the eligibility rules can have long-term consequences. Problems meeting the eligibility standards can set-back and even derail a student-athlete’s entire athletic career.

If you have questions about the NCAA eligibility requirements for high school recruits, contact us by writing to rick@informedathlete.com or by calling 913-766-1235. You can also schedule a confidential Eligibility Issues consult online.

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How ACT & SAT Test Scores Can Impact Recruiting Opportunities

We were recently contacted by a family whose son is a 2020 HS grad and hasn’t yet taken the ACT or SAT test.

The athlete and his family were not aware of how important his ACT or SAT test score is in the recruiting process.

Here’s why:

While athletic ability is important, an athlete’s NCAA eligibility status is a top consideration for many college recruiters. More coaches might be interested if they know a recruit’s ACT or SAT test score so they have an idea of their NCAA eligibility status and opportunity to be admitted into their university.

Some college athletic departments don’t allow an athlete to make an official visit to their campus if the athlete doesn’t have an ACT or SAT score on file (even though it’s not a requirement under the NCAA rules).

Upcoming ACT & SAT Test Deadlines

The deadline to register for the December ACT and SAT tests is fast approaching. November 8 is the regular registration deadline for both the December 7 SAT test and the December 14 ACT test.

There is a late registration period available for each test, but there will be an additional late fee required at the time of registration. Also, those registering late may not be able to get into their first choice of test location.

The late registration period for the December 7 SAT test is November 9-26, while the late period to register for the December 14 ACT test is November 9-22.

Do you have questions about your athlete’s eligibility status?

For questions about recruiting or academic eligibility requirements for NCAA or NAIA, schedule a confidential eligibility issues consult online, call us at 913-766-1235 or send an email to rick@informedathlete.com.

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