Which statement best differentiates bona fide in-person contact from an evaluation visit?

• A. Bona fide contact involves direct communication with the recruit; an evaluation visit is a formal assessment of the athlete’s skills and fit.
• B. Bona fide contact occurs only on-campus.
• C. Evaluation visits involve no contact with the recruit.
• D. They are never allowed in the same recruiting cycle.

Answer: (A)

This item tests how the rules separate direct communication from a formal evaluation visit. Bona fide in-person contact is direct, in-person communication with the prospective student-athlete (and often a parent/guardian) about athletics, academics, or offers. An evaluation visit is a formal session aimed at assessing the athlete’s abilities and fit for the program, typically involving watching them compete, practice, or demonstrate skills. So the key difference is purpose: one is about dialogue and information exchange, the other about evaluating talent and fit. Both can occur within the same recruiting cycle, and the distinction isn’t determined by where the meeting happens.