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Score Academy Online is accredited by Cognia and approved by the NCAA. Credits transfer cleanly to other schools. Transcripts are accepted by colleges and universities nationwide. Your child's academic record carries the same weight as any traditional private school.
Score Academy is accredited by Cognia and its division, SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement). Cognia is a globally recognized accreditation organization that provides quality assurance and continuous improvement services to educational institutions around the world.
This dual accreditation reflects our commitment to maintaining rigorous standards in teaching, learning, leadership, and resource management. It ensures that we deliver high-quality education, foster meaningful student outcomes, and operate with integrity and effectiveness.
Cognia-accredited schools, including those under SACS CASI, are recognized for upholding strong academic programs, robust student support systems, and a dedication to continuous growth and improvement.
Score Academy is both NCAA Approved and NCAA Eligible. Being NCAA Approved means our courses meet the rigorous academic standards set by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, ensuring that our curriculum supports student-athletes in their educational journey.
NCAA Eligible status means student-athletes enrolled at Score Academy can count their coursework toward meeting the NCAA's academic requirements for college sports participation at the Division I and Division II level.
This dual recognition underscores our commitment to providing a high-quality education that empowers student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically.
Accreditation is the difference between a transcript that colleges trust and one they question. Here is what Cognia accreditation and NCAA approval mean in practice.
Cognia accreditation means colleges evaluate your child's transcript using the same criteria as any traditional private school. No questions, no extra verification needed.
If your family moves or your child transitions back to a traditional school, credits from Score Academy transfer cleanly. No lost progress, no repeated coursework.
Student-athletes can count Score Academy coursework toward Division I and Division II eligibility requirements. Training schedules and academics work together, not against each other.
Cognia is a globally recognized accreditation organization that evaluates schools against rigorous standards for teaching, learning, leadership, and resource management. Cognia accreditation covers SACS CASI (Southern Association), NCA (North Central Association), and NWAC (Northwest Accreditation Commission). It is considered the gold standard of institutional accreditation for K-12 schools.
Yes. Cognia accreditation is institutional/regional accreditation, which is the highest level of school accreditation recognized by colleges, universities, and other schools. This is the same type of accreditation held by traditional private schools. It is not programmatic or national accreditation, which carries less weight with admissions offices.
Yes. Because Score Academy is Cognia-accredited, transcripts are evaluated using the same criteria colleges apply to any accredited private school. AP coursework, honors designations, weighted and unweighted GPA, and course levels all appear on the transcript and are recognized by admissions offices nationwide.
Yes. Credits earned at Score Academy transfer cleanly to other accredited schools. If your family relocates or your child moves to a different school, there is no lost progress and no need to repeat coursework. The receiving school can verify accreditation directly through Cognia.
NCAA Approved means Score Academy's courses meet the academic standards required by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Student-athletes enrolled at Score Academy can count their coursework toward NCAA initial eligibility requirements for Division I and Division II college athletics.
NCAA Approved means the school's courses are recognized by the NCAA. NCAA Eligible means student-athletes at the school can use those courses to meet eligibility requirements. Score Academy holds both designations, which means your child's coursework counts toward college athletic eligibility at the Division I and Division II levels.
When the accreditation is from Cognia, yes. Cognia evaluates online schools using the same standards it applies to brick-and-mortar schools. There is no separate or lesser category of accreditation for online institutions. The accreditation Score Academy holds is identical in standing to what a traditional private school would hold.
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