[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1632759631795{padding-top: 4.1vw !important;padding-right: 3vw !important;padding-left: 3vw !important;}” el_class=”parcours-scolaire-section-01 pale-section overflow-inherit”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1632358468851{padding-left: 8vw !important;}” el_class=”home-section-01-column-left”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1643384904345{padding-right: 25vw !important;padding-bottom: 4vw !important;padding-left: 3vw !important;}”]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Guiding a student athlete through the different academic and athletic paths is quite a challenge! To help you we have answered the most frequently asked questions concerning the process towards NCAA<\/strong> and U Sports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”600″ img_size=”full” el_class=”img-header-parcours”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1633103601699{padding-right: 3vw !important;padding-left: 3vw !important;}” el_class=”home-section-02 pale-section* no-overflow”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1633550443210{padding-top: 15.4vw !important;padding-right: 5.6vw !important;padding-bottom: 6.2vw !important;padding-left: 5.6vw !important;background-color: #f1ece3 !important;}” el_class=”demystifions-column-left*”][vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” c_icon=”triangle” active_section=”999″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”How many divisions are there in the NCAA?” tab_id=”divisions-NCAA”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1643385302376{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #ffcb30 !important;}”]The NCAA<\/strong> includes universities separated in 3 divisions \u2013 Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3. Except for rare exceptions, all university sports are played within the same division. Divisions are determined by the budget allocated by the university in each sport and often (not always) the competition level is higher in Division 1 than Division 2 or 3. However, divisions have no impact on the academic quality of the university. There are excellent academic universities in Division 3, and there are weaker academic universities in Division 1.<\/p>\n What’s important is to find the best “fit”.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Consult the available sport-study courses paths<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When do school results start being analyzed by NCAA universities?” tab_id=”results”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1634673130712{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #a7d0b0 !important;}”]NCAA<\/strong> universities start analyzing academic results in secondary\u00a03<\/strong> (grade 9) and up to CEGEP (or secondary 6, if applicable). So, the process starts pretty early. However even if the student-athletes start the process at the end of high school or CEGEP, it isn\u2019t too late! The process can still be executed in a very efficient manner.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do scholarships work in the NCAA?” tab_id=”scholarships-NCAA”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1634672856145{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #ffcb30 !important;}”]<\/p>\n Universities offer academic and athletic scholarships. The athletic scholarships are granted by team coaches, at their discretion, according to their available budget. The academic scholarships are given by university admission teams and solely depends on academic results.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1634672862169{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #a7d0b0 !important;}”]<\/p>\n Universities offer only academic scholarships. There are various academic scholarships, and you don\u2019t necessarily need the best results to access to them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are American universities (NCAA) better than Canadian universities (U Sports)?” tab_id=”NCAA-vs-Usports”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1634672883433{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #a7d0b0 !important;}”]Not necessarily! There are great Canadian universities with superb athletic programs.<\/strong> It is thus important to keep an open mind and examine all options to make the best decision, whether that implies a Canadian or American university.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the difference between a prep school, the NCAA, and U Sports?” tab_id=”difference-prep-school”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1643385530181{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #ffcb30 !important;}”]Prep schools are the equivalent of high schools up to secondary\u00a06 (Grade\u00a012). It is an option to consider during or after high school in Quebec, just like the CEGEP. There are “prep schools” in Quebec, in the rest of Canada and in the United States. The NCAA<\/a><\/strong> represents the United States university associations, just like U Sports<\/a><\/strong> does in Canada. These associations manage sport in universities while prep schools are at high school level. We work through all these steps, helping families make decisions at the prep school, CEGEP, and university levels.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”At what age can I go to the NCAA?” tab_id=”when-NCAA”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1643384494601{padding-top: 1.2vw !important;padding-right: 1.2vw !important;padding-bottom: 1.2vw !important;padding-left: 1.2vw !important;background-color: #a7d0b0 !important;}”]This essentially depends on the student-athlete and their sport.<\/strong> There are sports where it is better to enter around 18 years old (such as tennis, golf, soccer, etc.) For some sports, a later entry, around 20-21 is better (such as hockey, alpine skiing, etc.). It is important to adapt according to the sport and the student-athlete\u2019s preparation level. Whatever age the athlete decides to make the move, it is important that he continues his studies.<\/strong> It enables us to design a plan that allows him to pursue their studies full time, even if university admission happens later.<\/p>\nNCAA Division 1 and 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n
NCAA Division 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n