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Rescinding Div. 3 Athletic Scholarship
Question: Can a Division 3 college take back any scholarship given to a freshman to play sports if he or she doesn't make the tea…
Do Colleges Recruit Cheerleaders as They Do Other Athletes?
Question: My daughter is a cheerleader in middle school. She has a 3.9 GPA. She has not taken the SAT yet but her state test sco…
Do Colleges Care About My Out-of-School Sport?
Question: Do colleges care if you have a in-school sport or out-of-school sport? I have never been on any sports team in my scho…
College Sports: A Magnificent Obsession
The outcomes of the Penn State-Jerry Sandusky child abuse tragedy have brought us closer to understanding that hero worship and s…
Athletic Scholarships in Division 3?
Question: Can Division 3 colleges give out athletic scholarships?
No, Division 3 colleges cannot give out athletic scholarships. H…
Are Extracurriculars Funded by Scholarship "Honors" or "Activities"?
Question: Since sixth grade, my high school senior has participated in extracurricular programs and activities during the school …
How does the NCAA Calculate Minimum ACT Score?
Question: In order to be NCAA eligible, the minimum requirement is a GPA of 2.0 and a combined ACT score of 86. Can you explain t…
Can D3 Student Accept Lacrosse Scholarship from Alum Group?
Question: Can a lacrosse player in high school receive a scholarship from the high school's alumni association for use at a speci…
Will Quitting Soccer Senior Year Hurt Admission Outcomes?
Question: Will a student who has played JV soccer for three years and decides not to play Varsity soccer for senior year to raise…
Does Hiking Count as an Extracurricular Activity?
Question: I love hiking and I go several times a month. Is this something I might put under Extracurricular Activities on a colle…