{"id":1136,"date":"2022-07-28T00:36:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T00:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2023-05-17T00:14:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T00:14:13","slug":"become-a-us-student-athlete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/index.php\/2022\/07\/28\/become-a-us-student-athlete\/","title":{"rendered":"Do my High School Grades Matter as a Prospective Student-athlete?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>One of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a student-athlete is <strong>\u201cdo I need to have good grades in high school to become a student-athlete?\u201d <\/strong>While this answer isn\u2019t as clear-cut as some might hope, the short answer is yes!<\/p>\n<p>When beginning this process, it is important to recognise that you\u2019re going to become a <strong>STUDENT<\/strong>-athlete, and therefore your school will always be the most important aspect of this experience. So, becoming a student-athlete needs to start before you arrive in order to make your recruiting process and university experience as successful as possible!<\/p>\n<p><strong>This blog touches upon 4 examples of why it is important to focus on your grades during high school as a prospective student-athlete!<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#fbfcfd&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|54px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1><strong>Reason #1: <\/strong>Getting Accepted into Universities<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The first and most obvious reason for this is that you need to get accepted into your university of choice in order to be an athlete there! Each university has different standards and acceptance criteria, so getting into specifics about \u2018what grades you need\u2019 or \u2018how do I know if I will be accepted&#8217; is difficult.<\/p>\n<p>This is why doing as well as possible in school will ensure that you have as many options available to you as possible, <strong>as this gives you a higher chance of not only being recruited onto the team, but also being accepted as a student!<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(38,45,63,0.67)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(38,45,63,0.42)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pexels-lumn-167682-scaled.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7vw||7vw||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;170px||50px|&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;6vw&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#fbfcfd&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|54px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1><strong>Reason #2: <\/strong>Opportunity for Academic Scholarships<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Many people believe that if you\u2019re going to America on a scholarship, this is a 100% sports scholarship, <strong>which a lot of the time isn\u2019t the case!!<\/strong> We have written another blog that covers some of these misconceptions about scholarships, how athletic scholarships are allocated, and why these scholarships don\u2019t always cover anything. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/index.php\/2022\/03\/19\/3-myths-about-athletic-scholarships-in-the-u-s\/\">Read this blog!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While you will be recruited to be an athlete, this does not mean this is the only way of getting financial assistance! Many universities will award students who have good grades in high school with <strong>extremely significant academic scholarships.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, while not all athletic scholarships will cover everything,<strong> this doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t other ways of having 100% of your university expenses covered, and your academics in high school will play a huge role in this!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1><strong>Reason #3: <\/strong>Eligibility Centres<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The eligibility centre is concerned about is your academics, <strong>and whether or not you are a strong enough student to become a university student-athlete.<\/strong> This is determined by whether or not you meet certain requirements during high school, so it is important to be aware of whether or not you meet these standards.<\/p>\n<p>The eligibility centre is something <strong>ALL<\/strong> student athletes have to go through this, and if you are deemed \u2018ineligible\u2019, you are unable to receive an athletic scholarship and will be unable to compete for your first season.<\/p>\n<p>It is critical all student-athletes are aware of this as it is a requirement that needs to be met if you are wanting to be an athlete at an NCAA or NAIA institution.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1><strong>Reason #4: <\/strong>Preparation for University Level Classes<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>A huge reason as to why it is important to focus on school just as much as sport during high school is so that you can handle the workload once you get to college <strong>without your academics or athletics slipping! <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a student-athlete there are rules that ensure you must be enrolled as a full-time student, and that you need to maintain a certain GPA <strong>in order to compete. <\/strong>This means that if you aren\u2019t doing well in the classroom\u2026 <strong>you can\u2019t contribute on game day either! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being a good student in high school will prepare you for the demands of being a top student, which in turn critical to your success as an athlete!<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pexels-stanley-morales-1454360-1-scaled-e1658968450528.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pexels-stanley-morales-1454360&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.5)&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2-1.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1><strong>What does this mean for me?<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>So\u2026 how does this information affect you as a prospective student-athlete? The main thing to understand that everything you do between now and stepping foot on your college campus is preparation to ensure you can have as much success as possible once you get there.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While we can\u2019t give you exact grades or specific requirements that you need to meet in order to get into university, we can tell you that your high school grades need to be a focus just as much as your sport!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are 3 calls to action you can take to ensure you are fully prepared for becoming a student-athlete academically:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create academic goals for the remainder of the school year.<\/li>\n<li>Speak for a current or former U.S. student-athlete about the demands of the academics on top of your sport.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Book a consultation with KAA<\/a> to find out more about the eligibility centre requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These actions will give your purpose moving forward, and awareness of everything that is to come! 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