If a student discontinues enrollment due to a missing core course, can they still meet NCAA eligibility through a preparatory school?

The correct answer is based on NCAA regulations regarding academic eligibility and core course requirements for student-athletes. If a student discontinues enrollment due to a missing core course, they cannot meet NCAA eligibility requirements simply through the completion of a preparatory school. The NCAA has specific academic standards that must be met, and attending a preparatory school does not substitute for the required core courses needed for eligibility.

In this case, a missing core course means that the student has not fulfilled one of the essential academic requirements, so merely enrolling in a preparatory school would not remedy the deficiency needed for NCAA eligibility. Students must complete the necessary core courses as defined by NCAA standards instead of relying on alternative educational paths without the proper coursework being completed.