Senior Checklist
Below are a few items to consider in the recruiting process.
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Map out academic goals
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4 years of English
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3 years of mathematics
(Algebra I or higher)
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2 years of natural/physical
science (one must be a lab science)
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1 year of additional English,
math or science
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2 years of social
studies
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4 years of additional core
courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal
religion or philosophy)
q English _____________________________________
q Mathematics _____________________________________
q Science _____________________________________
q Social Studies _____________________________________
q Additional English _____________________________________
q Additional Courses _____________________________________
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Review the NCAA College Bound recruiting guidelines. Be
sure you understand the recruiting guidelines and timeframes so you do not
violate the NCAA recruiting rules.
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Contact coaches expressing interest in their programs.
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Upon receipt promptly complete and return athletic
profile sheets you receive from coaches
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Compete in highly competitive programs to gain exposure
and build your athletic profile
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Register with the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse
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Obtain letters of recommendation from people that are
aware your athletic abilities
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Send your athletic profile and video to programs you have
interest in participating
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Follow-up with coaches two weeks later via email or a
phone call
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Arrange to have games video tapped so you can begin
compiling highlights of your abilities
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Arrange to have a skills video compiled that provides
coaches an overview of your core athletic competencies
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Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final
authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to
enroll in college in the fall semester. (If you are expecting to enroll for
spring semester, sign the final authorization signature on or after October 1
of the year prior to enrollment.)
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Have your high school guidance counselor send a final
transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center.
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NCAA Eligibility Center address: P.O. Box 7136,
Indianapolis, IN 46207
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Register for Financial Aid
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Register with Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafs.ed.gov
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Many families make the
mistake of not filling with the FAFSA. Assuming they believe their family
income is too high.
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The first date you may apply
with the FAFSA is January 1 of senior year.