What is the difference between NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA?

Summary

This video script delves into the distinctions between NCAA and NAIA at junior college level, offering insights on academic and athletic requirements for Division I, II, and III. It emphasizes the importance of early engagement in the recruitment process for Division I sports scholarships and discusses the role of junior colleges as a stepping stone for students who may struggle academically or wish to enhance their athletic profile before transferring to higher division programs. The script provides a comprehensive guide for prospective student-athletes navigating the complex world of college sports recruitment in the United States.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is the largest association in the US for college sports, particularly known for basketball, football, golf, and soccer.
• 🏫 NCAA consists of three divisions (Division I, II, III) with Division I receiving the most funding and traditionally offering the most scholarship money.
• 🚫 Since 2020, Division III no longer offers athletic scholarships but provides academic scholarships.
• 📚 To qualify for Division I or II, a minimum GPA of 2.3 and an SAT score of 960 (or 1000+ recommended) are typically required.
• 🏃‍♂️ For sports scholarships, athletes need to be in the top echelon of their sport, with early recruitment for Division I programs often starting at 16-17 years old.
• 🤔 Division II programs are considered just as good as Division I for academics and can be a good alternative if Division I is not accessible.
• 🏛️ NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is another association with typically smaller universities and less funding but still offers full-ride scholarships.
• 🔄 Junior colleges (NJCAA) are recommended for students who struggle academically, left the recruitment process too late, or want to improve their English before transferring to a four-year program.
• 🌟 Top junior college programs can be as competitive as Division II and are a good stepping stone to higher-level college sports.
• 🎓 Academically, some Division III schools and junior colleges may offer better programs than lower-ranked Division I schools, so it's important to research and consider both academic and athletic goals.

Q & A

What does NCAA stand for and what is its primary role?

NCAA stands for National Collegiate Athletic Association. It is a major organization that oversees and organizes collegiate sports in the United States, especially for basketball, football, golf, and soccer.

How many Divisions are there in the NCAA and what is the main difference between them?

There are three Divisions in the NCAA: Division I, Division II, and Division III. The main differences lie in the level of competition, funding, and availability of athletic scholarships. Division I typically has the highest level of competition and the most funding, while Division III does not offer athletic scholarships as of 2020.

What is the role of the NAIA in collegiate sports?

The NAIA, or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, is another organization that oversees collegiate sports, primarily at smaller schools. It has one division and offers athletic scholarships, focusing on a balance between sports and academics.

What is the NJCAA and how does it differ from the NCAA?

The NJCAA, or National Junior College Athletic Association, oversees sports at two-year community colleges. It differs from the NCAA in that it provides an opportunity for students to compete at a high level for two years before potentially transferring to a four-year institution.

What are the academic requirements for Division I schools in the NCAA?

To be eligible for Division I schools in the NCAA, a student-athlete typically needs a minimum 2.3 GPA and a SAT score of at least 960, with a recommendation of 1000 or higher.

Why might a student choose to attend a junior college before transferring to a four-year university?

A student might choose to attend a junior college to improve their academic standing, to get accustomed to studying in English if they are not native speakers, or to enhance their athletic skills with the aim of transferring to a higher-level program later.

How does the level of competition in sports compare between NCAA Division I and NJCAA?

The level of competition in sports can be comparable between NCAA Division I and NJCAA, especially at the top programs of the NJCAA, which may even beat Division I and II programs in invitational tournaments.

What factors should a student-athlete consider when choosing between NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA?

A student-athlete should consider factors such as the level of competition, availability of scholarships, academic standards, balance between sports and academics, and the overall fit of the institution with their personal and professional goals.

How important is it for a student-athlete to start the recruitment process early for Division I schools?

It is crucial for a student-athlete to start the recruitment process early for Division I schools, as these institutions often look for players super early and the chances of getting a full ride or scholarship decrease significantly if the process is started late.

What are the potential outcomes for a student-athlete who attends a junior college with the goal of transferring to a Division I or II program?

A student-athlete attending a junior college with the goal of transferring to a Division I or II program can expect to compete at a high level, gain exposure to coaches at four-year institutions, and potentially receive scholarships or other opportunities if they perform well academically and athletically.

Outlines

00:00

🎓 Introduction to College Athletic Associations

The script begins by addressing the differences between the NCAA and junior college athletics. It introduces the NCAA, which is the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and explains that it governs sports at many universities, particularly in high-profile sports like basketball, football, and soccer. The NCAA is divided into three divisions, with Division I being the most prominent and Division III not offering athletic scholarships. The video aims to help viewers understand the college recruitment process, especially for those unfamiliar with it. It also mentions the role of Scholarships.com in connecting student-athletes with college coaches.

05:00

🏫 Navigating NCAA Divisions and Academic Requirements

This paragraph delves into the specifics of NCAA Division I, II, and III, emphasizing the academic requirements for student-athletes. It mentions that a minimum GPA of 2.3 is typically required, along with a certain SAT score. Division I is noted for its higher academic and athletic standards, while Division III focuses on academics over athletics. The script also discusses the importance of early engagement with the recruitment process, especially for Division I sports, and the varying levels of athletic prowess needed for different sports and divisions.

10:01

🚀 Pursuing Athletic Scholarships and the Role of Junior Colleges

The script discusses the pursuit of athletic scholarships, particularly the full ride, and the significance of being at the top of one's sport. It compares Division I and II programs and suggests that Division II can be as competitive as Division I. The paragraph also introduces the option of attending a junior college (NJCAA) for two years before transferring to a four-year college. This path is recommended for students who may be struggling academically or who have left the recruitment process too late to secure a spot in a top Division I or II program.

15:01

📚 Balancing Athletics and Academics in College Sports

The final paragraph addresses the balance between athletic and academic pursuits in college sports. It highlights how different divisions and junior colleges offer various levels of competition and academic rigor. The script suggests that while top athletic programs can be highly competitive, the academic standards can vary significantly. It advises students to consider their goals, whether they are focused on becoming a professional athlete or using sports as a means to finance their education, and to choose a program that aligns with those objectives.

Keywords

💡NCAA

The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is a key term in the script, referring to the largest organization governing college sports in the United States. It oversees competitions in a variety of sports at the college level, including basketball, football, and soccer. The NCAA is divided into three divisions, each with different levels of funding and athletic scholarship availability. The script discusses how Division I typically receives the most funding and offers the most athletic scholarships, while Division III does not offer athletic scholarships as of 2020 but does provide academic ones.

💡Division I

Division I, as mentioned in the script, is the highest level of intercollegiate sports within the NCAA. It is characterized by its competitive nature and the significant funding it receives, which often translates to more scholarship opportunities for athletes. The script emphasizes that while Division I is often associated with the best sports and academic programs, it's not always the case, and the best choice depends on the individual athlete's goals and abilities.

💡Scholarship

A scholarship, as discussed in the script, is a form of financial aid awarded to students, often based on athletic or academic achievements. The NCAA offers athletic scholarships in Division I and II, which can cover a student's tuition and fees. The script explains that Division I typically has more scholarship money available due to higher funding, making it an attractive option for athletes seeking financial support for their education.

💡Academic Requirements

Academic requirements are the minimum standards that a student-athlete must meet to be eligible for participation in college sports. The script outlines that a minimum GPA of 2.3 and an SAT score of at least 960 are generally required for Division I sports. These requirements ensure that student-athletes can balance their academic and athletic commitments, highlighting the importance of academics in college sports.

💡Junior College

Junior colleges, as described in the script, are two-year institutions that offer an alternative path for student-athletes who may not meet the initial requirements for four-year universities or who wish to improve their academic or athletic standing before transferring. The script suggests that junior colleges can serve as a stepping stone for athletes to eventually reach Division I or II programs, especially if they have academic or athletic deficiencies that need to be addressed.

💡NJCAA

The NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) is the governing body for athletics in junior colleges, as mentioned in the script. It offers a competitive sports environment for student-athletes at the two-year college level. The script indicates that the top NJCAA programs can be as competitive as Division II or even some Division I programs, providing a viable pathway for athletes to develop their skills and eventually transfer to higher-level collegiate sports.

💡Transfer

Transferring, as discussed in the script, refers to the process of a student-athlete moving from one educational institution to another, often to pursue better athletic or academic opportunities. The script explains that junior college athletes can transfer to four-year universities after completing their two-year program, and that successful transfers can lead to opportunities in higher-level collegiate sports programs.

💡Academic Standing

Academic standing refers to a student's current academic performance and eligibility to participate in collegiate sports. The script uses the term to describe the importance of maintaining a certain GPA and SAT score to be eligible for sports scholarships and to transfer to higher-level programs. It also touches on the idea that some athletes may choose to attend junior college to improve their academic standing before pursuing opportunities at four-year universities.

💡Competitive Level

The competitive level, as described in the script, refers to the intensity and skill level of sports within different divisions and organizations. The script compares the competitive levels of NCAA Division I, II, III, and NJCAA to illustrate how an athlete's choice of program can impact their chances of success in sports and academics. It emphasizes that the top programs in each division are highly competitive and can offer significant opportunities for athletes.

💡Pro Athlete

A pro athlete, or professional athlete, is someone who competes in sports at a professional level, often earning a living through their sport. The script discusses the aspirations of student-athletes to become pro athletes and how the choice of collegiate sports program can influence these goals. It suggests that Division I sports programs, due to their high level of competition and visibility, may offer better opportunities for athletes aiming for professional careers.

💡GPA

GPA, or grade point average, is a measure of a student's academic performance and is a critical factor in college admissions and athletic eligibility. The script mentions a minimum GPA requirement of 2.3 for Division I sports, indicating the importance of balancing academic achievement with athletic pursuits. A higher GPA can open more opportunities for student-athletes, including scholarships and transfers to more competitive programs.

Highlights

Explains the differences between the NCAA and NAIA at junior college level.

NCAA is the National Collegiate Athletic Association, primarily for sports like basketball, football, and golf.

NCAA has three divisions, with Division one receiving the most funding and traditionally offering the most scholarships.

As of 2020, Division three in NCAA does not offer athletic scholarships but does provide academic funding.

IDS is a part of NCAA with seven schools typically playing Division one but with less funding.

To get into Division one or two schools, a minimum 2.3 GPA and a 960 SAT score are required.

For full ride scholarships in Division one, athletes need to be at the top of their sport and start the recruitment process early.

NAIA is recommended over NCAA Division two or three for those not wanting to focus solely on sports.

NAIA has one division with less funding but still offers full scholarships and is known for smaller universities.

NJCAA is the National Junior College Athletic Association, offering two-year programs as a stepping stone to four-year universities.

Junior colleges are recommended for students struggling academically or who started the recruitment process late.

Academically, some Division three schools may be better than most Division one programs.

The video provides a comparison of sports program levels to soccer teams to help understand the competitive landscape.

The importance of balancing academics and sports is emphasized, suggesting choosing the right program based on personal goals.

The video encourages athletes to get their name out there through competitions for better visibility to college coaches.

The video concludes with advice on choosing the right program based on whether the goal is to become a pro athlete or to use sports as a vehicle for education.

Transcripts

so have you ever wondered the

differences between n-c-double-a and IA

at junior college let's explain them now

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hey you guys so Christopher Mason

scholarships welcome back to the channel

and as I mentioned earlier today's

episode all about the differences in the

association's what they need what's

different about them and ultimately

which one you should probably end up

playing in and also what's good about

them what's not so good about them so

now I'm kind of going to detail about

this if you've got comments please leave

a comment below we do I've seen your

comments and answering back to them so

these videos are all designed to help

you navigate this college recruitment

journey for likely you guys it's all new

they'll new to you you have no idea what

you're doing I certainly did it when I

was 16 had no idea so I'm kind of doing

this just to help you guys understand it

if you are looking for additional help

you want to get seen promoted by by

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you could go to profile there and within

minutes college coaches will be looking

at your information and contact you

directly so let's get into it

now in the whole United States there's

different amounts so different

associations and the biggest one the one

that's kind of the most on TV for most

sports at basketball football golf

soccer order really is the n-c-double-a

which stands for National Collegiate

Athletic Association it's quite a lot of

chunk of work built into one that's why

it's called the n-c-double-a and one can

see how effective it is these are by the

way all universities we're getting a lot

of people think this is not University

but it is this is a four-year university

now roughly is about three points it's

about 350

Division one programs there's about a

thousand all in all between dividual

three like the protein oh of course what

did you just say yeah so this is the

Association but you have three divisions

one two and three okay now typically the

best of the best schools for sports and

academics out the equation is that

nothing to do with academics this is all

about sport kind of the money that goes

into it a lot of people think this is

automatically the best at it soon

because it's Division one but it's not

always I'll get into that little

relation video what's the best one for

sport and why that is but this one

definitely hits the most funding

Division one gets the most funding which

means more scholarship money is

traditionally in Division one

universities then Division two

universities less funding Division three

there is no athletic scholarship as of

2020 to give up but there is academic

monies there's a big difference there we

have other videos explaining it so you

can still go here and place for not on a

property of sports scholarship but

probably on an academic scholarship

there's also the IDS which is basically

seven schools that's also part of the

n-c-double-a typically playing do you

one but they also have very little

league as fought under the n-c-double-a

kind of Association now to get to a

Division one school tip and even

Division two you typically get a cap set

a couple things what you're going to

need we're gonna need is to pass high

school that's a must

right gonna pass high school typically

at least of 2.3 GPA so overseas like

round four minutes I've at least a C

grade across the spectrum and if you in

sound pretty much refers to Africa it's

like about a 70 minute rate 65 very

lowest but about suddenly

basically just past high school right

don't

if you feel getting detainees I've got

another solution for you if you're

struggling at school you might struggle

one of these divisions especially

Division three because they tend to be

better academic programs so the visual

illusion to is you know get that yeah st

t wise the minimum you gonna needs a 960

recommended a thousand plus on the SAT

top always worry would have just

released pass it off for for most

institutions a penis

70 points in our season 5 7 points or

the top of the exam so that's what you

need academically now sport wise that's

a whole different ballgame I mean that

varies a lot from program to program

but typically if you're looking to get a

full ride scholarship which most of you

guys are going for the Division one

schools these are schools like UCLA

Sparta states Alabama Texas A&M Stanford

right but actually these are typically

Division one programs typically for

those programs you've got to start this

process early to get an advantage

because they look for players super

early and if you haven't gone into one

of these dividual programs by the time

you're 16 and 1/2 years old to 17 you

need to stop wanting panic but the

chance of you getting a full ride or

less unless unless you're playing sports

like basketball

American football they tend to recruit a

little bit late to even soccer a little

bit later but you need to be ahead of

the game for division 1 and you neither

be in the top echelon of your sport so

what I mean by that well if you're

playing soccer usually playing for a

very good youth academy program you

could play golf you at least a waggle

ranking of 2000 will better if you're a

tennis player you should be a utr at

least ten and a half 11 up you just only

at the pinnacle of your sport for as an

amateur you need to be very very good

especially for the top n-c-double-a

there's one program so there are ones

that are round it's less than 100 like

sorry about hundred like 200 300 that's

different you got more of a chart into

those programs and we'll get inside that

kind of goes in spicing T to the top

division 2 programs are just as good as

Division one programs and explain that

we've done this a bit like units time

all right so it's kind of minimum sports

stuff you need for your programs fully

funders where you get everything paid

for the full ride really where the most

people that come to us want to end up

and especially I'll be honest with you

you want to get pro athlete if that's

the goal the vision one wall gives you

pretty the best opportunities for that

especially the drops you can limit

Division two especially the top range I

wouldn't count that out but if you look

at the approaching 3 it's possible but

your percentages got the Gooden d1 it's

a desk I won't go now it is again it is

a four year program same as

inseminate these are basically

competitors right it's almost like where

I'm from England we've got Premiership

that's one soccer league and then you've

got the boozy you're in Germany

and you've got laddie go right it's the

same kind of thing just like competitors

they just these guys actually started

the whole college sports first with fast

people and then these guys came along

and did the same thing so there's two

associations typically there's less

funding they only have one division

across the whole spectrum typically

there's less scholarships available but

they are still there they are full right

and at the top level of these same their

universities it's very high standard

they tend to be smaller universities as

well when I say small they're still like

you know twenty thirty thousand some of

the programs and some of these programs

are 60,000 way you see you names like

fifty to sixty thousand students I say

it depends on the program but they tend

to be if you want to you know not have

to travel as much of the university and

take bus rides and get across campus

like these are better places to go like

they're the nicer campuses are normally

private schools lots of monies chucked

into them they're very nice places to be

I definitely recommend any NAIA program

over over t1 or t2 program another case

you don't want to be F if you go to talk

to you one program great locations

hopefully you are fantastic but again

this is these go by case by case you

really got to think about what are you

trying to get out the experience

academically very goods as well again

you're gonna need a two point three to

qualify together minimum you're also

gonna need this same thing here right

nine sixty one thousand to qualify for

they get the very similar in terms of

qualifications one you need always don't

have to be as good like as a d1 level

but kind of d2 you're gonna be the same

understand I think that's the best way

to describe this now this one the n JC

mm and the CCA a basic national junior

college National Junior College Athletic

Association the other ones the

California Community College

that's associated there's now a lot of

people think this is not the best place

to go I shouldn't go here and this is my

recommendation if you are failing is

choose two reasons while you go to

junior college right number one reason

one here you can't do this right you

know you're unable to pass your SATs

you're unable to get at least a C grade

average so boom these are two-year

schools by the way they're two years two

universities they are universities and

America say College a lot it confuses

people from overseas that is university

in America so you can stay here you know

I went to do is you wanna go to college

well it's the same thing as going to

college it's just two years so you do

the first part of your degree and you

transfer everything to one of these two

programs you go first you come in here

you come here after two years you can do

one year only if you work quantifier for

one of these programs academically so as

I said before here if you didn't have

this you'd go into the academics but

some people have this and they still go

to a junior college why because they

have goals of getting to one of the top

Division one programs or the top

division to program or even a clock in a

program and they left the pros it came

to the process too late so it wasn't

enough scholarship money to get into

these programs so what you do and if you

have you are Netflix I seriously

recommend watching like last chance you

that will give you an idea to how

competitive the top of the top junior

colleges are and you can get

scholarships you go there there for two

years you work on your level one you're

gonna transfer here or transfer here

after two years if you could actually

you'll get picked up but we actually

help our athletes with the transfers as

well so it's basically kind of like a

stepping stone right it's like almost

imagining I want left this process too

late I need so I know I'm good enough to

get into me stop programs

I'm gonna go June College personal

travel so some of you might be thinking

why would I love to stay gap you yes you

could do that you could take one year of

a gap year but there's no guarantee that

you'll then still get in the GU thing

with junior colleges you're in the state

should begin in your education and

coaches at the visual I'm Division two

levels in higher level can see how good

you are right they can see you

by in America against competition in the

states it gives them more peace of mind

know that you're going to be worth that

investment then never seen any place

they ever cease they just don't know how

much improvement by so I've always do

this if you're failing academics it's

your only way in

and if you've left this process too late

or what maybe your English is like

you've passed academics but you feel

like your English is like not the best

right because you are going to do a

degree in English this is a great place

to start to get used to studying English

more full-time in a degree faster Z and

then you can track C last two years it's

not so like crazy all at once right

because remember this is college sports

it's still University in sports hence

it's college sports not just sports

right so you're going to have to study

if you don't feel like you're strong

enough in your initiative to study

English then maybe Jay sees a better

option first for a year or two years and

then you transfer pretty much I love

this place if you like school you

struggle with it it's one of the most

easy places to get used to it it's like

being back at high school but a bit more

tougher education and then you just

didn't end up on a top program if you

don't know there's a risk if you don't

do well you start over here you don't

play well you don't need the results

you'll find it really hard to transfer

that is gonna be odds of you it's not

guaranteed

but if you do come out you work hard you

will end up in a better program then if

you start the process late and you could

be get into one of these to talk do you

want programs now how good is the level

really possible and then kind of mention

Ltd one's really good but I wanted to be

kind of like a graph and idea of like

where that really is so let's say this

is the top level and this is low the top

by all means bad there's just not as

good as the top so let's say this is the

top say 50 programs top 100 and then

obviously what's at 300 right now in CLA

will be everywhere from all the way down

here right we've got good Division one

programs at the top 50 these are schools

like your Stanford's

YouTube and the bill to use your ladies

and UFC's Alabama's Texan hands they're

all going to be here

right these are the they're always there

Clemson's that just always be approached

any sport they do because they invest a

lot of money into their programs and

that's how they get more TV rights will

show it sells everything there's like

pro soccer football it's the same thing

but it's college so they're always super

good then you get back the next mix

which tend to be like Colorado State

Spalding greens UC Davis it's still

really good Division one programs but

they don't for whatever reason getting

stopped fifteen up there's some fun to

do in Colorado State but enough for that

sheet of gold top five right now but

typically they're like you know sending

80 of somewhere around there and then

you get your other university ones a

Rhode Island New York

they're like 100 to 300 right they can

recycle it's like in any sport league

you can't start off like 100 and be

number one that year but it's kind of

unlikely you like normally these guys

are pretty hard to be the best way I try

to explain this is probably through

soccer that previously just because

everyone knows about it mainly you man

cities your arsenal so you know you man

City to Liverpool like the last couple

years that unbeatable that would be like

the school of top 50 and then these guys

like kind of here to here say 30s to 70s

they can compete like in many nights is

we used to be the best no no that's a

different story but we could compete

which is not challenging for the first

top five spots anymore we're getting

there

Billy OCU Chelsea's your your kind of

t-wolves maybe there's a really well but

you get it right

you're not going to maybe be number one

that they're gonna be in a top say the

top division area and then you get you

teams down the end which have never

really there like Brighton or because I

think West Ham are doing too well right

now so you look at any kind of premium

extender this is really funny one to

compare it to but it helps you

understand hopefully the bottom teams

just never you get up there the middle

teens candidly the top

this is 71 now this is going to help you

understand with these two niña their top

teams now some coaches might get a bit

annoyed at me for this but I think if

they're being Deaconess they agree

they're never really in a computer top

say they're going to be more like 50

downwards so that everyone's going to

end up at the bottom as well right

everyone's got it seems I'm Toby so far

there will be like 50 so their best say

top 20 15 universities I'd say would

start at 50 top d1 program so they're

more like playing the game of the 50 to

100 level best programs or when I forgot

to mention D - that's d1 d2 would be

that out there this is interesting their

top scorers are very very good

I would against it or not as good as

some of the top do you want P romantic

and I might voice approaches there but

it's just it is what it is they aren't

better than this I'd say d2 is kind of

like here like 25 right and it goes down

like that d3 I'm gonna that's a little

bit different a lot of different motifs

and they start coming out of 100 100 and

down right 3 because they're not really

competitive they are competitive but

they're not the same level as a d1 d2 d2

any top scorers just as goes the most

top d ones but the really really top de

ones I like in awareness for they're

focusing on that just like another level

and you if you go through this program

you'll see it now the NJCAA this is a

lot different in my opinion and this is

getting my opinion but those 10 years is

basically what I've seen I would say

that the same as d2 I would say the same

as a dt level for an energetic

c-double-a

because their top programs would be

mostly even d1 d2 prayers I noticed

because I played you because for one

year in Iowa so I played at this level

like a plane at the other level so I

know the difference is that I know we

had one of the best golf teams at junior

college

as we beat d1 programs we had like

invitations we went to we would beat

them so I know it's when I know possible

teens are the same thing they beat do

you want programs of et2 programs in the

invitational tournaments

so the artist is good at the top level

but it's like anything at the bottom

level any division they're just the same

as everybody else so you got to think

again why are you doing this if you're

doing this to be a pro athlete your goal

would be to probably get here eventually

now if you don't get in don't be upset

your cell phone quit that's not the way

to do it it's like saying I want to play

for Manchester United bad just not good

enough yet you're going to work yourself

up the process you might need to start

at a d2 program maybe you start at a

hundred rank d2 program and then you

transfer two days later maybe someday

see maybe you start back around here and

you transfer later the key is get

yourself your name out there in the

competitions in the u.s. system prefer

preferably than play overseas as fast as

you can you're 18 and then you know if

you're good you will be transferred

there is no doubt about it if you're a

good player these top programs will come

lucky especially we're helping you

they'll come knocking on your door you

get in now if you're good at 16 15 when

I make that happen sooner you're still

come out 18 but you'll commit sooner

okay now that's just a sport Oh

academically completely different this

is just a sport level rankings

academically super-easy

I've codes like a forks comm New York

Times look at the academic rankings that

gives you like a division three schools

sometimes of better than most e1

programs it comes academics it depends

on the school so you're going to

research what academics you want to be

weird you want to study whereas rankings

one of the best schools about and sport

wise where they if you're looking for a

combination of both

you're probably going to be in any

division somewhere around 50 to 100

which what a combination of both if you

want really high level sport you're

gonna be up here they still have very

high academics but you're gonna be

probably focusing on your sports so your

academics you can't take like a really

intensive courses because the balance

that's really tough so you've got to

take two courses like business economics

of Sports Therapy something that's not

going to be like this takes all your

time

if you take a very intensive law degree

program where it's like no very

specified you I don't even let you take

an extra year longer you could do that

you could do your summer hours so you

don't play the sport of summer you just

focus on your education you gotta

balance it basically I think that's why

I would say what's your goal is it to

give yourself a chance to be a pro is it

to really comprehend education using

sports a vehicle to pay for everything

you gotta figure that out and that's how

you pick and find the right program for

you and you don't come out here and get

burnt out or wanna quit right you have

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