1.      Develop a resume

A.     Academic achievements

B.     Athletic achievements

C.     School and community activities involvement

 2.      Develop a letter of introduction

A.     Send to college coaches of the school you are interested in attending

 3.      Develop a well-written letter of your goals and ambitions

4.      Request letters of recommendations

A.     From high school coaches, teachers, athletic directors, etc. - include with your resume

5.      Visit potential schools of your choice

A.     Be apprised of their academic and athletic strengths and weaknesses

6.      Attend Sport Camps

A.     Provides instruction, evaluation of your skills and game experience

B.     Increases your exposure to college coaches

7.      Send applications and fees to the colleges/universities you have chosen and narrow your choices to three to five schools

When to START the Process:

 If you want to participate in Division l or Division ll athletics, plan to start the certification process early – usually the end of your junior year in high school.

See their website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

 To Be Certified By The Clearinghouse, you must:

 1.                 Graduate from high school:

You should apply for certification before graduation.  If you appear to meet NCAA requirements, the Clearinghouse will issue a preliminary certification report.  After you graduate, the Clearinghouse will review your final transcript to make a final certification decision.

2.                 Earn a grade-point average of at least 2.00:

(on a 4.00 scale) in a core curriculum of at least 13 academic courses taken during grades 9 through 12.  Only courses that satisfy the NCAA definition of a core course are acceptable.  Your core courses must include at least: