College Admissions for the Conestoga Athlete Brian Samson

College Admissions for the Conestoga Athlete Brian Samson and Rachelle Smith School Counselors Conestoga High School

PLANNING AHEAD NCAA eligibility requirement Core Courses GPA Standardized Test Scores Remember, meeting the NCAA’s rules does not guarantee your admission into a college. The message - Hit the books! The stronger you are positioned academically the more options you will have in the college selection process.

NCAA Clearinghouse Students who want to play Division I or Division II sports must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Register during your junior year. You finish the process after graduation. How do I register? www. ncaaeligibilitycenter. net

Steps to Eligibility Junior yr register at www. ncaaeligibilitycenter. net Register for the ACT/SAT or both and use the Eligibility Center code (9999) as a score recipient. Ask your counselor to send a transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center after you register. Prior to senior year, check to determine the amount of courses that you need to complete your senior year.

Evaluating your Skill Seek out your coach for an objective assessment of your ability and potential Questions to ask your coach Questions to ask yourself Remember - Goal setting is not a coach’s responsibility - it is yours.

How do I get recruited? Exposure Opportunities - High School Athletics - Non-interscholastic events - Camps, Leagues, Tournaments. - Talk to your coach about appropriate off-season exposure opportunities. - Be cautious What is the best way to communicate with college coaches? - Contact the coach through a letter/ e-mail of interest and resume. - Give the coach an opportunity to see you play / compete.

Letter of Interest/ Cover Letter Introduce yourself Explain your interest Consider the academic program Note camps, clinics, off season activities See samples

Athletic Resume Personal Information Academics before Athletics Athletic Information – relevant statistics – honors, awards – leagues you play in – note that you’ve included a tentative schedule

Finding a Match Find schools that meet your academic and personal needs. 4 guidelines – Be Smart – Be Realistic – Be Selective – Be Sure

Factors to Consider Academic Suitability Cost Location Size Athletic Program – Questions to ask college coaches

Things to Keep in Mind Be persistent with coaches. Be patient with coaches. Be aware of the rules that govern coaches. NCAA Student-Athlete Guide

Recruiting Experiences Q&A THANK YOU and GOOD LUCK!