Coaching Compliance Corner

April Spotlight:  Early Certification

The NCAA recently passed legislation that allow early academic certification through the NCAA Eligibility Center for student-athletes entering during and after the Fall of 2008.  In order to qualify for early certification there are a few requirements the student-athlete must meet.  Those requirements are listed below. 

After 6 semesters the student-athlete must have:

§         A minimum combined score on the SAT verbal and math sections of 1000 or a minimum sum score on the ACT of 85

§         A core course GPA of 3.0 or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses

Remember:  In order to receive an early certification the prospective student-athlete must have his or her guidance counselor send transcripts from the PSA’s first six semesters of high school to the Clearinghouse.  Also note that the Clearinghouse must have a copy of the PSA’s test scores which must be sent directly from the testing agency. 

Note:  The NCAA Clearinghouse would still like for all student-athlete to send their final transcripts in even if they have already received an early certification. 

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