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
Name, image, and likeness disclosure and institutional policy for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Institutional NIL disclosure rules in current NCAA data for name image likeness disclosure, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 10, 2026.
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Team academic progress rate and eligibility retention signals for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Academic Progress Rate by team in current NCAA data for team academic progress rate, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 10, 2026.
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Transfer eligibility waivers and immediate participation review for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Waiver review for immediate eligibility in current NCAA data for transfer eligibility waiver, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 10, 2026.
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College athlete academic eligibility timelines and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of initial eligibility requires 16 core courses and sliding gpa scale in current NCAA data for college athlete academic eligibility timeline research 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 9, 2026.
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Division I transfer notification windows and what 2026 data can show a family
Source-linked analysis of transfer notification window sets contact permission not roster guarantee in current NCAA data for division one transfer notification window research 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 9, 2026.
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NCAA APR and roster impact and what 2026 data can show a family
Source-linked analysis of apr reflects team academic progress not individual athlete outcome in current NCAA data for ncaa apr impact on roster research 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 9, 2026.
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NCAA recruiting calendar contact windows and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of contact calendar windows define period type by sport and division in current NCAA data for ncaa recruiting calendar contact windows research 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 9, 2026.
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Student athlete mental health support access and what 2026 data can show a family
Source-linked analysis of support access varies by campus model not by national mandate alone in current NCAA data for student athlete mental health support access research 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 9, 2026.
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College athlete graduation rate trends and what 2026 data can show a family
Source-linked analysis of graduation trajectory in current NCAA data for college athlete graduation rate trends, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 8, 2026.
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Division I initial eligibility standards and what 2026 certification can show a family
Source-linked analysis of initial eligibility thresholds in current NCAA data for Division I initial eligibility standards, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 8, 2026.
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Division II scholarship equivalency and what 2026 aid modeling can show a family
Source-linked analysis of equivalency aid math in current NCAA data for Division II scholarship equivalency, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 8, 2026.
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Recruiting evaluation period limits and what 2026 calendars can show a family
Source-linked analysis of evaluation period rules in current NCAA data for recruiting evaluation period limits, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 8, 2026.
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Transfer portal extra year considerations and what 2026 guidance can show a family
Source-linked analysis of extra year eligibility context in current NCAA data for NCAA transfer portal extra year impact, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 8, 2026.
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NIL policy evolution: what current guidance shows for 2025
Source-linked analysis of NIL rules vary by state and school in current NCAA data for NIL policy evolution, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 7, 2026.
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Academic Progress Rate: what 2025 trends can show a family
Source-linked analysis of APR reflects term eligibility in current NCAA data for NCAA Academic Progress Rate, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 7, 2026.
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NCAA Division I roster limits and recruiting need signals for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Roster caps shape need in current NCAA data for Division I roster limits, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 7, 2026.
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NCAA recruiting contact calendar: what the 2026 windows change
Source-linked analysis of Calendar windows matter in current NCAA data for NCAA recruiting contact calendar, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 7, 2026.
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Transfer portal entry timing: what 2025 decisions depend on
Source-linked analysis of Entry timing affects options in current NCAA data for transfer portal entry timing, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 7, 2026.
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College athlete transfer credit evaluation in 2025
Source-linked analysis of Credit evaluation case by case in current NCAA data for transfer credit evaluation for athletes, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 4, 2026.
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Division III athletic aid and financial aid equity in 2025
Source-linked analysis of No athletic scholarships in current NCAA data for Division III aid equity, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 4, 2026.
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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.