At Athletic Connection we believe education comes first on the list NO GRADES NO PARTICIPATE.Here are a few things you may not know. We've talked to a lot of young men and women and they usually don't know that beyond a proper G.P.A they are also required to have the right core classes to get into college. There are certain requirements to gain entry into a State, Private or University School it also differs from D-1,D-2 and D-3 schools . IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to check to make sure you have the right classes for your future. Ask your counselor for information but remember ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you have the  right classes. Also all student-athletes going to to college must register with the NCAA clearinghouse. This is not to be taken lightly at all this is a real problem in our school system you as students and parents need to be informed so I hope this helps you in preparing your self for that next step. We've put a couple of important links here for you to look at you can register for clearing house and also look at what courses your school offers to help you meet college entry.

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The NCAA initial-eligibility rules have changed.

If you plan to enroll in any Division I or Division II college or university in fall 2005 or after, please read this information carefully. For students entering any college or university on or after August 1, 2005, your NCAA initial eligibility will be evaluated under the new rules as described on this sheet. For students entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008, your NCAA initial eligibility will be evaluated under the 16 core-course rule as described on this sheet. THE NEW RULE: • INCREASES the number of core courses from 13 to 14. This additional core course may be in any area: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy. The breakdown of core-course requirements is listed below. • CHANGESthe Division I initial-eligibility index, or sliding scale. See the reverse side for the Core GPA/test score sliding-scale index. • The 16 core-course ruleINCREASESthe number of core courses from 14 to 16for Division I only. Students must complete threeyears of mathematics (Algebra I or higher), and fouryears of additional core courses. The additional core course may be taken in any area: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy. The breakdown of the requirements is listed below.

All incoming Freshman this is for you.

For the class of 2008: Division I only -- 16 core 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, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)