<p>I am a 2013 year graduate and a likely d1 lacrosse recruit. I attend a prestigious NE prep school and have not done as well as hoped academic wise. As of now, I believe I have a C+ average so around a 2.4. My advisor is suggesting I transfer to another NE prep school that is less challenging. That way, I would be a 2014 graduate (repeat soph) and would have 2 or so years until college coaches look at my GPA which would probably be around a 2.7 or higher. What is the bare minimum GPA I need to be recruited? The schools I am interested are Penn State, Loyola, UMBC, Robert Morris, Bryant, Quinnipiac, Hartford and UAlbany. As you can see, I am not looking at Ivy’s or anything of that stature. If I repeat, which I believe I am, I would definitely have the skills needed to play at that level, however what is the GPA you would suggest I have for a recruit looking at those types of schools I listed earlier? Like I said, repeating I would probably end up with a C+ to a B average at my new school.</p>
<p><a href=“http://ncaastudent.org/NCAA_Guide.pdf[/url]”>http://ncaastudent.org/NCAA_Guide.pdf</a></p>
<p>Read page 4 for specifics about GPA and SAT scores for each division. Those are the minimums. I’ll bet more people will chime in with ideas about what it really takes to be admitted to the schools on your list.</p>
<p>You can still get into schools with a C+ average, but I would suggest talking to some of the college coaches. You still have two years (junior year is the most important) to get your grades up if you graduated on time and you still have your SAT scores that can help you. As far as what GPA the coach is looking for, you have to be able to blend in with all the nonathlete students. You can look at the websites of each college to find the low, median, and high GPA. You’re only allowed to play high school sports for 4 years, so you would have to create a training plan for that 5th year. Some college coaches would actual appreciate the 5th year because it gives you an opportunity to get stronger, while others want their athletes straight out of high school. It really depends on the coaches preferences.</p>