The Academic Progress Rate, sometimes also known as Academic Performance Rating
The NCAA defines The Academic Progress Rate as:
The Academic Progress Rate (APR) is a term-by-term measure of eligibility and retention for Division I student-athletes that was developed as an early indicator of eventual graduation rates.
Read more about Academic Progress Rate: Background, Functions, Measurement, Sanctions, Reform, Adjustments, Potential Misinterpretations
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