For the 2025-2026 admissions cycle there will be several colleges reinstating the ACT or SAT requirement for admissions. Stanford University, Ivy League Universities, and several Private/Public Universities will require an ACT or SAT score for admittance.

Here is a link to see the full list of schools that will be requiring ACT or SAT scores: https://www.compassprep.com/college-profiles/

Universities of California (UC) and California State Universities (CSU) do not require ACT or SAT scores for admissions. ACT or SAT scores can be used as a measure to place students in mathematics and written communication classes.

Student-athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or II sports in college. Athletes playing in Division III do not have to register.

What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?

The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies whether prospective college athletes are eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions. It reviews the student-athlete's academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules.

What are NCAA Divisions I, II, and III?

The NCAA is the governing body of many intercollegiate sports. Each college regulated by the NCAA has established rules on eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid and falls into one of the three membership divisions (Divisions I, II, and III). Divisions are based on college size and the scope of their athletic programs and scholarships.

When Should Students Register?

The NCAA recommends that student-athletes register at the beginning of their junior year in high school, but many students register after their junior year. There is no registration deadline, but students must be cleared by the Eligibility Center before they receive athletic scholarships or compete at a Division I or II institution.

How do Students Register?

Students must register online at the NCAA Eligibility Center. They will have to enter personal information, answer questions about their coursework and sports participation outside of high school, and pay a registration fee.