NCAA task force backs removal of standardized test score requirement
Division I and II academic bodies will consider change to initial-eligibility standards this winter
https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources...re-requirement
Opinion- The reason given in this brief release that they are recommending eliminating minimum test score requirements is:
"We are observing a national trend in NCAA member schools moving away from requiring standardized test scores for admissions purposes and this recommendation for athletics eligibility aligns directly with that movement."
However, why should that make any difference to the NCAA? The individual colleges can do whatever they want, and that shouldn't push the NCAA to copy their moves. Beside, the majority of D1 member colleges still use the standardized tests, and they remain an important measuring device in academics. And, the SAT and ACT are not going away. Virtually all college-bound high school and prep schoolers take these tests, so their scores are easily available.
The NCAA has always boasted of their deep interest and dedication to academics, but now they seem to be jettisoning that. I think it's just an excuse. There is little doubt that the big schools favor this move to get more athletes into their schools for the revenue sports of football and basketball. Once enrolled, they can create easy Basket-Weaving and Basketball Theory 101 classes to keep them eligible.
Division I and II academic bodies will consider change to initial-eligibility standards this winter
https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources...re-requirement
Opinion- The reason given in this brief release that they are recommending eliminating minimum test score requirements is:
"We are observing a national trend in NCAA member schools moving away from requiring standardized test scores for admissions purposes and this recommendation for athletics eligibility aligns directly with that movement."
However, why should that make any difference to the NCAA? The individual colleges can do whatever they want, and that shouldn't push the NCAA to copy their moves. Beside, the majority of D1 member colleges still use the standardized tests, and they remain an important measuring device in academics. And, the SAT and ACT are not going away. Virtually all college-bound high school and prep schoolers take these tests, so their scores are easily available.
The NCAA has always boasted of their deep interest and dedication to academics, but now they seem to be jettisoning that. I think it's just an excuse. There is little doubt that the big schools favor this move to get more athletes into their schools for the revenue sports of football and basketball. Once enrolled, they can create easy Basket-Weaving and Basketball Theory 101 classes to keep them eligible.
