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Swimming in College: A Guide to the NCAA & NAIA

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Things to Consider About Swimming in College

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Swimming in college is a great way to continue your swimming career and get a college education. This guide will provide you with everything you need to know about swimming in college, including the NCAA and NAIA, recruiting, scholarships, and more.

The NCAA

The NCAA is the governing body for college athletics in the United States. The NCAA has three divisions: Division I, Division II, and Division III. Division I is the most competitive division, followed by Division II and Division III. The NCAA has a total of 29 Division I swimming and diving programs, 14 Division II programs, and 95 Division III programs.

To be eligible to swim in the NCAA, you must be enrolled full-time in a NCAA-approved college or university. You must also meet the NCAA's academic eligibility requirements. The NCAA's academic eligibility requirements are based on your GPA and SAT or ACT scores. You can find more information about the NCAA's academic eligibility requirements on the NCAA's website.

The NAIA

The NAIA is the governing body for college athletics in the United States. The NAIA has two divisions: Division I and Division II. Division I is the most competitive division, followed by Division II. The NAIA has a total of 32 Division I swimming and diving programs and 14 Division II programs.

To be eligible to swim in the NAIA, you must be enrolled full-time in a NAIA-approved college or university. You must also meet the NAIA's academic eligibility requirements. The NAIA's academic eligibility requirements are based on your GPA and SAT or ACT scores. You can find more information about the NAIA's academic eligibility requirements on the NAIA's website.

Recruiting

The recruiting process for college swimming can be long and competitive. It is important to start the recruiting process early and to contact as many coaches as possible. You should also create a highlight video and send it to coaches. You can find more information about the recruiting process on the NCAA's website and the NAIA's website.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available to swimmers who want to swim in college. These scholarships can be based on your academic achievement, your swimming ability, or a combination of both. You can find more information about scholarships on the NCAA's website and the NAIA's website.

Swimming in college is a great way to continue your swimming career and get a college education. This guide has provided you with everything you need to know about swimming in college, including the NCAA and NAIA, recruiting, scholarships, and more. If you are interested in swimming in college, I encourage you to start the recruiting process early and to contact as many coaches as possible.

Things to Consider About Swimming in College

by TINA UDEMZ

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