Athletes
ALWAYS check with your coaches and the athletic director (Neal Weaver) concerning eligibility issues and questions about your division.
See your school counselor ASAP to discuss college!
NACAC tips for student-athletes & families.
Division I and II Athletes NEED TO REGISTER with the NCAA:
Register online www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
Send SAT scores from the College Board
Send Transcript
Make sure your classes are all approved by NCAA (click here for a list)
AND that you are taking the required number of classes.
NCAA has a GREAT Guide for the College Bound Athlete that will give you the information you will need to get started including:
Recruiting Timelines, Registering, Test Scores and Sliding Scales.
Grades ARE important and can make the difference in dollars and admission!
Schools want athletes that have done well academically...
Watch the videos below to get a better idea of how to prepare.
START EARLY
What's my division? Look at what the best fit is for YOU as a student athlete....
Division Info from NCAA:
Playing for a smaller college?
Check the NAIA Eligibility Center www.playnaia.org
Applying to a Junior College (2 year)? Check out the NJCAA http://www.njcaa.org
Check out this resource for LOTS of information from NHHEAF:
The myth of the "full ride" scholarship can be deceiving. It's important to do your research.
Here are some resources to explain scholarship opportunities, the reality of money for athletes,
why recruitment services might not help. social media issues, and other concerns:
Watch what you do on SOCIAL MEDIA because your colleges are!
READ:
(from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, NACAC)
Get in the Game: A PowerPoint presentation about applying to college as a student athlete from NACAC that is well worth your time.