Hello .
I am a student in busan who wants to apply US universities as an athlethe.
Specifically, I am korean high school baseball player, and i have no single knowledge for entering US universities as athlethe.
I seriously need some advices. Please help me.
Re: Help me.- Applying for US universities as an athlethe
Well, where shall we start...
1. You must first qualify and be acedemically eligible to attend a US university as well as meet the acedemic eligibilty requirements to compete in the NCAA/NJCAA.
2. Unlike Korean universities, you cannot major in a sport (baseball, basketball, football etc) - you are technically considered a student first and then an athlete, and are addmitted to a university based upon your acedemic record alone, where you must choose an acedemic major to study if enrolled. Even if you are an all-star player ranked #1 nationally, and hold several records in your sport, it doesnt matter. Those achievements might lead to you being offered an athletics scholarship, but even then you must qualify acedemically to be eligible to both attend the university and to compete on their team.
Here are some basic guidlines to be aware of when considering applying for a US college as a foreigner.
- you must meet the college's minimum GPA (minimum GPA requirements for general acedemic addmittance vs. athletic eligibility differ per university - but the NCAA minimum GPA is 2.3 in core courses (16 total)
- 10 of the 16 core courses must be completed by your 7th semester of highschool (7 of the 10 must be in math, science, english)
- You must acheive a minimum score on the SAT/ACT set by the NCAA/NJCAA
- Your original acedemic records in the language of issue or true copies as certified by an appropriate educational authority (foreign and United States).
Re: Help me.- Applying for US universities as an athlethe
Before. Giving u my opinion. When will u graduate ? Are. U. Looking. For. Schlorship or. Just. As. A. Walk on