1. NCAA ELIGIBILITY Become familiar with CORE and CUM GPA Understand the Sliding Scale as it relates to CORE GPA and Test Score Know what the 48H form is and how to access it from anywhere Know how to Register with the NCAA for any potential athlete

2. What does an Athlete need to qualify for the NCAA? There are two major things needed to qualify to play sports for an NCAA institution 1.CORE GPA 2.Highest ACT/SAT possible ** There is a “sliding scale” provided by the NCAA which combines the two to determine actual eligibility **

3. What is CORE GPA and Why is it Important? Core GPA refers to the grades averaged out in the core classes a student takes in high school – This includes classes in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language – There may be other classes included but that is up to each individual school and the NCAA to decide – The CORE GPA is what matters when qualifying for eligibility to the NCAA…….sorry….weights, art, photography do not mean much to this! – Cumulative GPA is everything averaged out over all the semesters in high school....KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!!!

7. Core Course Lists can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org Click on ‘List of Courses’ www.eligibilitycenter.org

8. What Exactly is the Sliding Scale? To put it short…the higher the CORE GPA the lower the test score can be to qualify (and vice versa) This is why core classes in high school starting from 9 th grade on are SO VERY IMPORTANT Kids will often figure out later in high school that they want to play ball but their core courses may not be up to par and test scores are too low The earlier a student gets this the easier it is for them to qualify

10. Eligibility Calculator Visit www.thecougarnation.com to access our eligibility calculatorwww.thecougarnation.com All you have to do is plug in the grades for the core courses Plug in the sub scores for the ACT/SAT Document will automatically calculate CORE GPA and tell what test score is needed, etc.

11. Register with NCAA Every athlete must also register with the NCAA before they can play a sport for an NCAA institution Registration can happen any time a student enters high school So, you have to…… 1.Qualify 2.Register www.eligibilitycenter.org