While being a competitive athlete in a DI or DII collegiate sport can help you with college admissions, that doesn’t mean you should ignore the SAT or ACT. In January 2023, NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores from initial eligibility requirements for all student-athletes who initially enroll full-time. Check with the NCAA school you plan to attend regarding whether standardized test scores are necessary for admission or scholarship requirements.
Keep in mind that if a coach is choosing between two great baseball players and one is close to the line of being academically ineligible, the coach is wiser in giving his limited roster spots to the player who won’t end up on academic probation in their first or second semester of college. And no one wants to be sitting on the sidelines while their teams moves towards success, so why put yourself on the bench?
Therefore, it is important to put honest effort into your SAT/ACT preparation. Additional practice and retaking may give you an advantage when initially meeting with coaches and later applying to colleges. Just as you wouldn’t show up for a game unprepared or without your gear, don’t show up for the SAT or ACT cold and unfamiliar with the test.
Playing sports in college can be an amazing experience, so make sure your SAT/ACT scores help you stand out to coaches positively. Reassure coaches that you are recruitable and will be immediately academically eligible with a strong ACT/SAT score! For more information about how Test Preps can help you achieve an SAT or ACT score needed for college sports, contact us today!