Recruiting research
Data-driven recruiting research
Long-form research articles sourced from NCAA, NCES, and recruiting industry data, with sources listed for every claim.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA initial eligibility test score trends for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Sliding scale applies in current NCAA data for initial eligibility test score trends, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 4, 2026.
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NIL compensation disclosure: what 2025 research can show
Source-linked analysis of Disclosure varies by state in current NCAA data for NIL compensation disclosure, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 4, 2026.
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NCAA transfer portal and the extra year eligibility question for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Extra year case by case in current NCAA data for extra year eligibility after transfer, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 4, 2026.
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College athlete academic support access and staffing for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Staffed academic support in current NCAA data for academic support access, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 2, 2026.
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NCAA Division I headcount and equivalency scholarship limits for 2026
Source-linked analysis of 85 FBS headcount in current NCAA data for Division I scholarship limits, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 2, 2026.
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NCAA initial eligibility sliding scale and core course timing for 2025
Source-linked analysis of 2.3 GPA sliding scale in current NCAA data for initial eligibility sliding scale, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 2, 2026.
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How coaches search recruiting platforms and evaluate profiles for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Profile completeness matters in current NCAA data for coaches platform search behavior, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 2, 2026.
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Transfer portal entry and roster turnover patterns for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Roster turnover context in current NCAA data for transfer portal roster turnover, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 2, 2026.
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Athlete retention and support service availability for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Retention context in current NCAA data for athlete retention and support services, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 1, 2026.
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Initial eligibility and core course timing trends for 2025
Source-linked analysis of 16 core courses in current NCAA data for initial eligibility core courses, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 1, 2026.
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What recruiting questionnaire response rates show for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Questionnaire outreach in current NCAA data for recruiting questionnaire response rates, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 1, 2026.
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Scholarship offer timing and commitment patterns for 2025
Source-linked analysis of Offer timing varies in current NCAA data for scholarship offer timing, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 1, 2026.
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NCAA transfer portal and academic eligibility checks for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Progress-toward-degree in current NCAA data for transfer academic eligibility, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 1, 2026.
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College athlete mental health support: what utilization data can show
Source-linked analysis of Support utilization in current NCAA data for mental health support utilization, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed August 31, 2026.
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NCAA Division I transfer notification windows for 2026
Source-linked analysis of 15 days in current NCAA data for Division I transfer notification windows, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed August 31, 2026.
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What NCAA GOALS shows about weekly time demands by division
Source-linked analysis of About 40 hours in current NCAA data for GOALS weekly time demands, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed August 31, 2026.
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NCAA Graduation Success Rate trends through the 2024 report
Source-linked analysis of 90% GSR in current NCAA data for Graduation Success Rate trend, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed August 31, 2026.
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Understanding NCAA recruiting calendar contact and evaluation periods
Source-linked analysis of Calendar-specific in current NCAA data for recruiting calendar periods, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed August 31, 2026.
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What NCAA GOALS time-use data shows about the student-athlete week
What the NCAA's multi-division GOALS surveys show about in-season weekly athletic hours, and how recruits can turn those findings into concrete visit questions and scheduling plans.
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Athletic aid renewal: five questions before comparing offers
Five written answers reveal whether an aid package can change. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
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Coach response tracking: measure conversations, not email volume
A four-status tracker separates unopened outreach from active coach interest. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
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College athlete participation rate: what the 7% figure means
About 7% of high school athletes compete in NCAA sports. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
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College cost comparison: use net price instead of scholarship labels
One net-cost figure makes unlike athletic aid offers comparable. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.
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NCAA core-course requirements: Division I and II compared
Both Division I and Division II require 16 NCAA-approved core courses. Review the source, limits, and practical recruiting use of this benchmark.