College Timeline

The college recruiting process is exactly that -- a process. These guidelines are designed to help players and parents understand and develop a timeline of tasks that should be completed over the recruitment years. It should be noted that parents should most definitely be involved in this process, but most communication should come from the player when interacting with colleges and universities. Coaches want to see kids who are independent, can hold a conversation, and are willing to lead; having the parent do most of the communication is typically seen negatively from the coaches perspective. With that in mind, it is encouraged that players begin the administrative process themselves.

Ø Meet with your high school guidance counselor to set a four-year academic plan.

Ø Start an academic path that will satisfy NCAA rules (Discuss Core Courses)

Ø Set short and long-term academic...

Ø Continue to focus on your academics

Ø Meet with high school counselor to review and revise your academic plan

Ø Make sure your class schedule satisfies the NCAA core course requirements

Ø Review...

Ø Complete the NCAA Eligibility Center application

Ø Meet with high school counselor to review and revise your academic plan

Ø Make sure your class schedule satisfies the NCAA core course...

Ø Narrow your school list to approximately 5 schools

Ø Finalize applications

Ø Complete applications in the fall

Ø Allow time to edit and finalize essays and collect letters of recommendations...

NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA Eligibility Center Checklist

1. Register at the beginning of your sophomore year at www.eligibilitycenter.org ($70 registration fee).
2. Ask your high school counselor send your transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center (EC) at the end of your junior year.
3. Take the SAT and/or ACT and use the code "9999" to have your official score sent directly to the NCAA EC (Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used).
4. Check with your guidance counselor that you're on track to graduate on time with the required amount of core courses.
5. Request Final Amateurism certification during your senior year (beginning 4/1).
6. Ask your high school counselor to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation

• Want to Play College Sports?
• The Value of College Sports
• Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
• National Letter of Intent
• NCAA Eligibility Center