Honest Game

Honest Game is a comprehensive system to educate and empower our families to navigate the College Athletic Pathway like experts.
 
Honest Game's educational programming plus industry-leading software provide each student with their own college athletic compliance report, NCAA and NAIA eligibility status updates, strategic planning using short-term achievable goals, and guidance towards best post-secondary fit.

ALL of our Stevenson student-athletes and their parents/guardians have access to an Honest Game account. Click here to see Honest Game in action.

Parents and students can also access information and resources on Honest Game’s blog.

Is the College Athletic Pathway for You?

Who: All students participating in high school sports. You never know what your future holds and you want to ensure you have met the academic requirements needed should the opportunities arise.

What: The College Athletic Pathway is intimidating. Take it one step at a time. Focus on Academic and Athletic goals!

When: Academic requirements begin Day One of high school for college sports. Ensure you are enrolled in the required classes to meet academic eligibility requirements and review your academic status on your Honest Game dashboard regularly.

Where: Student-athletes should consider all five College Athletic Pathways in their initial college search, as there are opportunities and financial assistance available at all divisions of college sports.

Why: College student-athletes have a college graduation rate as high as 90% (NCAA DIII). Additional benefits include: structure, social emotional benefits, academic supports, travel, physical health, leadership opportunities and future employment opportunities.

College Athletic Pathway Resources

Interested in playing sports at the college level? When it comes to playing sports in college, exploring all five College Athletic Pathways right from the start is key. Increased playing opportunities and financial assistance are available at all divisions of college sports.
Planning the pathway to college sports can be intimidating. From navigating eligibility to acing the recruitment process, we've gathered eligibility requirements, expert insights, and helpful tips to empower you on your path to collegiate athletics.

Stevenson Resources

• WATCH: Patriot Pathway: Basics to Ensure Your Pathway to Compete at the College Level (Recorded Jan. 25, 2024)

NCAA Resources

• NCAA Eligibility Center

• NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

• Understanding the Revised NCAA Initial-Eligibility Requirements

• How to Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

• How to Apply for an NCAA Education Impacting Disability (EID)

• How to Request Your NCAA Amateurism Certification

• Understanding the National Letter of Intent (NLI)

• How to Submit an NCAA Fee Waiver

NAIA Resources

• NAIA Eligibility Center

• NAIA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

• What are the Differences Between the NAIA and NCAA?

• NAIA Fee Waiver Guide

Junior College Associations - National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) / California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA)

• NJCAA Eligilblity Center 

• NJCAA Eligilbility Q&A

• Additional NJCAA Eligibility Resources and Forms

• CCCAA Eligibility Rules

• CCCAA Student-Athlete Eligibility Report 

• CCCAA Out of State Student Contact Form

Recruiting Resources 

• NCAA Recruiting Calendar

• Honest Game Recruiting Student-Athlete Profile

• The Ultimate Guide to Emailing College Coaches

Additional Resources

• Honest Game Student-Athlete Checklist

• Building a Student-Athlete College List – How to Find Your Reach, Fit, and Safety Schools

• Finding Your College Fit – Questions to Ask When Building a List of Schools

• How Student-Athletes Can Maximize NIL Opportunities by Maintaining Eligibility

• Ways to Fund Your College Experience as a Student-Athlete

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for Financial Aid

• Sample email to college coach

For Counselors

• NCAA Guide for High School Counselors

• NCAA High School Portal Quick Start Guide

• NCAA High School Portal Login For Core Course List

• How High Schools Can Stay Up-to-Date in the NCAA High School Portal

• NCAA High School Portal Additional Resources

• Counselor Timeline for the College-Bound Student-Athlete