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Guides, deep-dives and checklists for Australian student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
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13 May 2026 · 8 min read
ACT Senior Secondary to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for Canberra Student-Athletes
How ACT Senior Secondary Certificate results convert to an NCAA core GPA. The official ACT grading scale, which BSSS subjects count, the Exercise Science block, and the ACT-specific traps - for Canberra student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
NSW HSC to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for New South Wales Student-Athletes
Everything NSW student-athletes need to convert HSC results into an NCAA core GPA - the official NCAA grading scale, which HSC subjects count as core, which don't, and the state-specific traps for NESA students chasing a US college scholarship.
NTCET to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for Northern Territory Student-Athletes
How NT Certificate of Education results convert to an NCAA core GPA. The official NT grading scale (numeric grades 0-20), how SACE applies to NT students, which NTCET subjects count, and the Darwin / Alice Springs traps - for NT student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
QCE to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for Queensland Student-Athletes
How Queensland Certificate of Education results convert to an NCAA core GPA. The official QCE grading scale, which QCE subjects count, the General-prefix rule, and the Maths A trap - written specifically for QLD students chasing a US college scholarship.
SACE to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for South Australian Student-Athletes
How SACE Stage 1 and Stage 2 results convert to an NCAA core GPA. The official SA grading scale (numeric grades + A/B/C bands), which SACE subjects count, the Essential Mathematics block, and the SACE-specific traps - for Adelaide student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
TCE to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for Tasmanian Student-Athletes
How Tasmanian Certificate of Education results convert to an NCAA core GPA. The official TCE grading scale (EA / HA / CA / SA / PA codes), the surprising D-for-an-E rule at Year 9/10, and the TAS-specific traps - for Hobart and Launceston student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
VCE, VCAL and VM to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for Victorian Student-Athletes
How VCE, VCAL Senior and the new VCE Vocational Major translate to NCAA eligibility. The official Victorian grading scale (the surprisingly generous C-to-B mapping), which VCE subjects count, and the Foundations of Maths trap - for Victorian student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
WACE to NCAA: The Complete Eligibility Guide for Western Australian Student-Athletes
How WACE results convert to an NCAA core GPA. The official WA grading scale (percentage cut-offs), the ATAR vs General course distinction, which WACE subjects count, and the WA-specific traps - for Perth student-athletes chasing a US college scholarship.
VCE to NCAA GPA Conversion: A Step-by-Step Guide for Victorian Student-Athletes
How to convert your VCE study scores and ATAR into an NCAA GPA. Includes a study-score-to-letter-grade table, the 16 core course rules, the 10/7 trap and worked examples for Victorian students.
How to Calculate Your NCAA GPA as an Australian Student
Learn how to convert your Australian high school grades to an NCAA GPA. Understand the conversion process, grading systems, and core course requirements for Division I, II, and NAIA eligibility.
NCAA Eligibility Requirements for Australian Athletes: Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to NCAA eligibility requirements for Australian student athletes, covering Division I, Division II, and NAIA rules including GPA minimums, test scores, core courses, and the 10/7 rule.
What Are NCAA Core Courses? A Guide for International Students
Understand what counts as an NCAA core course, the 16-course requirement, core course categories, and how international students can ensure their subjects qualify for NCAA eligibility.