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Important Information About Division I Initial-Eligibilty Changes:
The Division I and Division II intial-eligibilty requires 14 core classes.
For the Class of 2008: Division I only - - 16 courses
If you plan to enter college in 2008, or after, you will need to present 16 core courses in the following breakdown:
* 4 years of English
*3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
*2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)
*1 year of additional English, math or science
*2 years of social studies
*4 Years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language,
non doctrinal religion or philosophy)
Changes in SAT/ACT tests:
The SAT and ACT have made changes in their tests; one of the most significant changes is the addition of a writing component. On both the SAT and ACT, students will be asked to write an essay. The SAT writing section is mandatory, while the ACT writing section is optional.
The SAT will now have three parts: critical reading (formerly known as verbal), mathematics, and writing. Since each section is worth 200-800 points, the SAT score will now range from 600-2400.
The NCAA had determined that the writing component should not be required at the present time. The NCAA has noted the importance of reviewing research related to the impact of the writing component.
Because the critical reading and math sections will still be scored on a 200-800 point scale, the clearinghouse will still combine those two sections for the combined score. The writing section will not be used. |
