Welcome to the Recruiting Help Center.
Here you will learn all the basics and have the resources to take the first steps in the college recruiting process.
Are you a student-athlete struggling finding the right college fit? That also aligns with your academic and athletic aspirations? Read on!
This blog post will explore how to identify schools that align with your academic and athletic aspirations. We'll discuss how to research and evaluate programs and give tips on finding the right balance between the two.
The first step in finding the right college fit for college sports recruitment is identifying your academic needs. This means researching and evaluating the study programs offered by different schools and seeing what you qualify for with your academic background.
• Do you qualify for NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA?
It is important to understand the academic requirements for NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA as each organization and division has different eligibility criteria.
NCAA requirements
NAIA requirements
NJCAA requirements
By understanding which organization and division you qualify for, you can narrow down your list of suitable colleges
Learn more about NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA
• Check the academic requirements per university
After you’ve found out in which division you can play based on your academics, it’s important to research the academic requirements of the schools on your shortlist. Schools often ask for minimum scores like:
- GPA
- SAT/ACT
- TOEFL/IELTS or DuoLingo (for international students)
• Find your desired study program
Consider your study program and future career goals when evaluating programs. Finding a school with a strong program in your desired field of study is important.
Use our college database on the +31 Recruiting Platform to find the schools that offer your study programs.
We also recommend reading the guide from CollegeBoard here.
Start here
After researching the above, you should have a good overview of schools that fit you academically. We understand this can still be overwhelming, and are here to help you with this search process. The post below should also help you finding the right college fit.
Learn more about finding my academic fit
With a clear understanding of your academic qualifications and the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA requirements, it's time to narrow down your list of potential schools to those that also align with your athletic abilities. This process can be challenging, especially for sports that require specific skills that can only be showcased on video.
Our Scholarships Guide can help you determine the best division for you based on your level of play. It will give you a clearer idea of the schools that align with your athletic qualifications, making your search process more efficient.
Knowing the recruiting standards, you also want to know your athletic goals. Whether you want to play professionally after your college career or just want a challenge, there is a place for you.
Scholarships Guide
What schools do I fit for athletically
Hopefully this helps you finding the right college fit. Still unsure of your level of play and where you fit in the college sports recruitment process?
Allow +31 Sports to provide you with a free evaluation. We will assess your skills and provide an accurate understanding of your academic and athletic qualifications, helping you identify the right division and schools for you.
