NCAA

Only one-third of U.S. high school seniors are prepared for college-level coursework in math and reading. US News, 2013

Prospective student-athletes who would like to participate in Division I or II athletics must register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center and meet academic requirements while still in high school. You will not be permitted to take your visits to Colleges or Universities without being registered.
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The latest changes in NCAA eligibility standards are already sending ripples through the college community because they are so drastic. A jump in the required minimum GPA from 2.0 to 2.3 and, perhaps more challenging, a rule that requires high school athletes to complete 10 of their 16 required core courses before their senior year of high school. ESPN, 2012