Continuing Your Sport in College

 

If you want to be eligible to continue your sport in college,

you must be sure you meet college/university admission requirements

AND meet National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and/or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) requirements

BEFORE applying to colleges/universities.

 

NCAA DIVISION I Requirements

 

16 Core Courses:

4 English credits

3 Math credits (Algebra I and higher)

2 natural/physical science credits (1 year of a lab science)

1 additional English, Math, or Science credit

2 social science credits

4 additional credits (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)

 

**Sliding scale GPA/TEST-SCORE (see below for sliding scale)

 

NCAA DIVISION II Requirements

 

14 Core Courses:

3 English credits

2 Math credits (Algebra I and higher)

2 natural/physical science credits (1 year of a lab science)

2 additional English, Math, or Science credits

2 social science credits

3 additional credits (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)

 

Minimum CORE grade-point average must be 2.000. 

Minimum SAT score is 820 (verbal and math combined)

Minimum ACT combined score is 68.

 

**Beginning August 1, 2013, Division II institutions will require 16 core courses.

 

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

 

Only CORE courses are used to calculate cumulative grade-point average for NCAA eligibility. 

Core courses include English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Foreign Language (or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy) courses ONLY.  NCAA will take the highest 16 (or 14 for Div II) core courses to calculate grade-point average.  A minimum cumulative CORE grade-point average of 2.000 is required for both Division I and Division II eligibility. 

 

Sliding scale GPA/TEST-SCORE:

Division I uses a sliding scale CORE GRADE-POINT AVERAGE/TEST-SCORE system to determine eligibility.

For example, a student with a cumulative core gpa of 2.000 must have an SAT score (verbal and math combined) of 1010 or an ACT combined score of 86.  A student with a cumulative core gpa of 3.000 must have an SAT score of 620 or an ACT combined score of 52.  The higher your core gpa is, the lower your test scores need to be.  There is no sliding scale for Division II.

 

NCAA Division I Sliding Scale CORE Grade-Point Average/Test-Score

CORE GPA

SAT

(Verbal & Math ONLY)

ACT

(Combined sub-tests)

3.550 & above

400

37

3.525

410

38

3.500

420

39

3.475

430

40

3.450

440

41

3.425

450

41

3.400

460

42

3.375

470

42

3.350

480

43

3.325

490

44

3.300

500

44

3.275

510

45

3.250

520

46

3.225

530

46

3.200

540

47

3.175

550

47

3.150

560

48

3.125

570

49

3.100

580

49

3.075

590

50

3.050

600

50

3.025

610

51

3.000

620

52

2.975

630

52

2.950

640

53

2.925

650

53

2.900

660

54

2.875

670

55

2.850

680

56

2.825

690

56

2.800

700

57

2.775

710

58

2.750

720

59

2.725

730

59

2.700

730

60

2.675

740-750

61

.650

760

62

2.625

770

63

2.600

780

64

2.575

790

65

2.550

800

66

2.525

810

67

2.500

820

68

2.475

830

69

2.450

840-850

70

2.425

860

70

2.400

860

71

2.375

870

72

2.350

880

73

2.325

890

74

2.300

900

75

2.275

910

76

2.250

920

77

2.225

930

78

2.200

940

79

2.175

950

80

2.150

960

80

2.125

960

81

2.100

970

82

2.075

980

83

2.050

990

84

2.025

1000

85

2.000

1010

86

 

 

For more information regarding NCAA rules and eligibility, please go to www.NCAA.org. 

 

It is important for parents and student-athletes to also be aware of NCAA Recruitment Rules and Regulations. 

 

 

NAIA Eligibility Requirements

 

Two of the following criteria must be met:

  • A minimum of 18 (composite score) on the ACT or 860 (verbal & math) on the SAT
  • A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.000
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school graduating class.

 

For more information regarding NAIA rules and eligibility, please go to www.playnaia.org/page/highschool.php.

 

 

Recommendations for Moanalua High School Students:

Based on these requirements, Moanalua High School student-athletes are recommended to take the following courses:

 

  • 4 years of English (1 per school year)
    • English 9
    • English 10
    • Expository Writing 1/American Literature or AP Language & Composition
    • Expository Writing 2/World Literature, Humanities or AP Literature & Composition

·        4 years of Math (Algebra 1 and higher, 1 course per school year)

·        4 years of Science (Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology, & 1 additional year)

·        4 years of Social Studies

o       Modern History of Hawaii/Participation in a Democracy

o       US History

o       World History

o       1.0 credit social studies elective

·        2 years of a foreign language

·        Other courses required for graduation

o       1.0 credit of Physical Education (PE 9 & PE 10)

o       0.5 credit of Health

o       4.5 credits (minimum) of electives

 

Please note that NCAA and/or NAIA eligibility DOES NOT guarantee admission to a post-high school institution (college/university).  Students must apply to their desired school(s) and meet admission criteria for those institutions.

 

Grade 9 recommendations*:

  • Create a four-year high school plan (e.g., what courses should be taken in each year to meet high school & college requirements)
  • Start thinking about careers (identify interests, likes, dislikes, etc.)
  • Focus on extracurricular activities (actively take part in a sport, club, music or drama group, or community volunteer activity)
  • Meet with your school counselor to discuss your four-year plan and goals.

 

Grade 10 recommendations*:

  • Meet with your school counselor again to discuss/modify course plans.
  • Consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT.  Click here to see dates for the PSAT/NMSQT: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/reg.html
  • Take the PLAN (to prepare for the ACT).  To find out more about the PLAN test, click here: http://www.actstudent.org/plan/ (check to see if the PLAN will be given to all Moanalua High School 10th graders)
  • Attend college & career fairs both at school and in the community.
  • Continue extracurricular activities.

 

Grade 11 recommendations*:

  • Develop/update your Personal Data Sheet
  • Learn about colleges and their admission requirements.  Look at their websites, talk to family/friends, visit the College & Career Center.
  • Attend college visitations on campus (coordinated by the College & Career Center)
  • Sign up to take the SAT in the spring and again in the fall of senior year.  Click here to see test dates and to register for the SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/home
  • Take the ACT (spring).  Check to see if the ACT will be given to all Moanalua High School 11th graders.  To find out more about the ACT test, click here: http://actstudent.org/
  • Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” as a score recipient.  This sends your official SAT and/or ACT score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
  • Meet with the College counselor to discuss your goals and to review your course plans.
  • Register with the NCAA and the NAIA.  Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org (NCAA) and http://www.playnaia.org/page/highschool.php (NAIA) to register.
  • Obtain applications from colleges to which you’ll apply

 

Grade 12 recommendations*:

  • Narrow your list of colleges.  Meet with the College counselor and obtain applications for the colleges to which you’ll apply.
  • Keep careful track of important test dates, their fees and registration deadlines.
  • Keep careful track of college application deadlines.
  • Submit financial aid application forms (attend “Filling out the FAFSA” night for additional assistance)
  • Request teacher/counselor recommendations early and provide your teachers/counselors with your Personal Data Sheet for reference.
  • Write your college essays early and have them reviewed by a teacher or the College counselor.
  • Request your transcripts early and ensure that your tests scores (SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement) have been sent to the colleges to which you are applying.
  • Maintain good grades!  Colleges will look at your 2nd semester senior grades.

 

Articles and tips on improving recruitment chances:

http://www.active.com/recruiting/articles/8_Steps_to_Getting_Recruited.htm

http://www.recruitingrealities.com/

 

 

*College Counseling Sourcebook, 4th Edition. © 2007 The College Board.

 

Counselor Information:

For additional information, assistance, & course planning, please contact your child’s school counselor.  For information regarding scholarships that may be available to local athletes & other post-high school opportunities, please contact the College & Career Counselor, Mrs. Gwen Mau.

 

Students with last names     A-Fa:  Mrs. Kory Kado-Fukuda       837-8455 ext 1123

                                                Fe-K:  Mrs. Tricia Apana                 837-8455 ext 1124

                                                L-Ra:  Mrs. Donna Yamamoto        837-8455 ext 1125

                                                Re-Z:  Mr. Milton Sakamoto            837-8455 ext 1126

 

College & Career:                          Mrs. Gwen Mau                     837-8455 ext 1154

 

Check the College & Career Weekly Bulletins for important reminders and announcements, including visits by college/university representatives, scholarship information and deadlines, and specific announcements regarding athletic scholarships and resources.  To view College & Career Bulletins, go to http://www.mohs.k12.hi.us/index2.html  & click on the College & Career Bulletins link on the left side of your screen.

 

Resources:

NCAA Quick Reference Sheet:            http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/af238a804e0b869285bcf51ad6fc8b25/Quick+Reference+Sheet+for+IE+Standards+-+6-18-09.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=af238a804e0b869285bcf51ad6fc8b25

NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete:      http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/CBSA1.pdf

PSAT/NMSQT test dates:    http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/reg.html

SAT test dates and registration information:         http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

PLAN information and overview:     http://www.actstudent.org/plan/

ACT information and overview:       http://actstudent.org/

 

Counselor Resources:

NCAA Eligibility Resource Center: http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html (enter via the High School Administrators access & click on “Resources” tab)

NCAA Path to the Student-Athlete Experience Presentation for Counselors:            http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/2010-11_Path_Presentation_for_School_Counselors.pdf

Calculating the Core GPA:            http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Grading_and_GPA/CalculationoftheCoreGPA.pdf

Moanalua High School’s NCAA approved courses*:       https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction

            *courses are subject to change