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NCAA Athletic
Eligibility and Athletic Recruitment
NCAA Intial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse (General Information):
| Student athletes who want to participate
in NCAA Division I or II athletics should start the certification process
early ~ by the end of their junior year or early in their senior year in
high school. Students may obtain a copy of Making Sure You Are Eligible
to Participate in College Sports and a Student Release Form (SRF) free
of charge from their high school counselor. |
To be certified
by the Clearinghouse, students must:
Graduate from High School
Earn a grade point average of at least
a 2.00 on a 4.0 scale.
Students must take at least 14 academic
courses. Acceptable courses are: |
| Subject |
Requirements |
| English |
4 years |
| Math |
2 years (Algebra I or higher) |
| Science |
2 years(with 1 year of lab science |
| Social Studies |
2 years |
| (+) English, math or science |
1 year |
| (+) English, math, science, foreign
language, philosophy or religion |
3 years |
You must earn an act sum score of no
less than 68... or a combined score of at least 820 on the SAT I on a national
test site. If you plan to enter college your eligibility will
be determined by using the 14 core-course standard ONLY. Computer
science no longe will be used as a core course if you first enter any college
or university.
The challenge for you and your parents
throughout the process is to communicate thoroughly with the college and
universities of your choice. Find out what exactly what is being offered
by the school (i.e. degrees offered, graduation rates of athletes, academic
resources, academic scholarships vs. Athletic scholarships, student life
, etc.). Understand exactly what your needs are and what you want out of
college.
A questionaire to estabilish "Amateurism"
status must be submitted. Scores on official transcripts are no longer
accepted, but must come directly from the testing organization. See
your counselor or Mrs. Gysin in Counseling for more information, and to
make sure you will be eligible. |
Initial-Eligibility
Index:
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Core GPA
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ACT
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SAT I
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Core GPA
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ACT
|
SAT I
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<2.500
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68
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820
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2.250
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78
|
930
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2.50
|
68
|
820
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2.225
|
78
|
930
|
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2.475
|
69
|
830
|
2.175
|
79
|
940
|
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2.45
|
70
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840-850
|
2.175
|
80
|
950
|
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2.425
|
70
|
860
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2.150
|
80
|
960
|
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2.40
|
71
|
860
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2.125
|
81
|
960
|
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2.375
|
72
|
870
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2.100
|
82
|
970
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2.50
|
73
|
880
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2.075
|
83
|
980
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2.325
|
74
|
890
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2.050
|
84
|
990
|
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2.30
|
75
|
900
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2.025
|
85
|
1000
|
|
2.275
|
76
|
910
|
2.00
|
86
|
1010
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Refer to website
for GPA's higher than 2.5
NCAA
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Recruitment:
If you wish to be recruited by a particular
college or coach you should follow these steps:
1. Write
a personal letter to the coach.
2. Follow
up your letter with a phone call to the coach.
3. Initiate
a visit to the campus on your own.
4. Send
a thank you note reminding the coach of your visit to the campus and your
continued interest in the program.
5. Send
a video, only if the coach asks for one.
6. Return
all phone calls.
7. Participate
in summer athletic camps in your area whenever possible. Most college coaches
scout talent at these programs.
8. When
you find the college or university that meets your needs and expectations,
be sure to give it a thorough look. No matter whether it is a NCAA Division
I, II, or III school, scholarship or non-scholarship, there can be no substitute
for the complete college experience. As a student-athlete you will be bonded
to your college or university like few other students will.
Scholarship tips:
1. Be sure
that you understand the terms and conditions of your scholarship before
signing anything!
2. Don't
believe the hype!! If something sounds too good to be true, it probably
is.
3. Never
allow yourself to be compromised. If you feel your intelligence, integrity
and /or athletic ability are being compromised by your decision then get
out of it!! Too few student-athletes ever have the opportunity to turn
pro. So ensure you are protecting you non-athletic interests by making
a sound choice. |
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