“HOW TO” FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND

STUDENT-ATHLETE

NCAA NCAA SEMINARSEMINAR

Susquehanna Township High SchoolOctober 29, 2014

Andrae Martin, Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director

Denise Short, School Counselor

WHAT IS THE NCAANCAA?

National Collegiate Athletic Association

An organization through which many of the nation’s colleges/ universities speak and act on athletic matters at the national level

It is a non-profit, voluntary association of more than 1200 schools, conferences, organizations and individuals dedicated to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics

MEMBERSHIMEMBERSHIPP

Three legislative and competitive divisions:•Division I•Division II•Division III

ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

Division IHS Diploma16 Core ClassesMin GPA and SAT/ACT Scores (see sliding scale

chart)Division II

HS Diploma16 Core Classes 2.0 minimum GPA in Core ClassesSAT 820 or ACT 68 minimumNo Sliding scale chart

Division IIIVaries by schoolDoes not use NCAA initial eligibility center

CORE CLASSES- CORE CLASSES- DIVISION IDIVISION I

16 Core Classes4 English3 Math (Algebra 1 or higher)2 Natural/Physical Science

(including one lab science)1 extra English, math OR

Natural/Physical Science2 Social Science4 additional courses from core

above or foreign language or religion

CORE CLASSES – CORE CLASSES – DIVISION IIDIVISION II

16 Core Classes • 3 English• 2 Math (Algebra 1 or higher)• 2 Natural/Physical Science (including one

lab science)• 3 extra English, math OR Natural/Physical

Science• 2 Social Science• 4 additional courses from core above or

foreign language or religion

DIVISION IIIDIVISION III•Unlike Divisions I and II, there is no uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools.

•Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determined by the college or university.

SAT AND/OR ACT SCORES

• The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections.• The writing

section of the SAT is not used.

• The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections:• English• Mathematics• Reading• Science

CALCULATING CORE GPA CALCULATING CORE GPA AVERAGESAVERAGES

4.0 ScaleA= 4.0B= 3.0C= 2.0D= 1.0

Core Classes are academic/ college prep courses as approved by the NCAA

Only core courses that appear on your schools list of NCAA will be used in the calculation of the GPA

Keep track as you progress through high school

Quick reference sheet for calculating the Core GPA available in Guidance

WHAT IF A STUDENT DOES NOT MEET EITHER SET OF REQUIREMENTS?

• If a college-bound student-athlete does not meet either set of requirements, he/she is a nonqualifier. A nonqualifier:

• „Cannot receive athletics aid during the first year at an NCAA Division I college or university. • „Cannot practice or

compete during the first year at a Division I college or university.

THE PROCESSTHE PROCESSwww.eligibiltycenter.orgEligibility registration pg. 6-7

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA15.pdf

Transcript RequestCost: $75Follow-up and Pin Number1-877-262-1492Early Academic Qualifier – Junior year pg. 12

PROMOTING YOUR PROMOTING YOUR ATHLETIC TALENTSATHLETIC TALENTS

• Colleges do not typically knock on your door and offer scholarship money… you must increase your visibility to be recognized by college coaches.

• Students can boost their visibility by visiting campuses, meeting coaches and making phone calls.

• The first 2 years of HS are about development -- developing your sports skills as well as working on your leadership abilities. You will be a more valuable recruit if you have built a reputation for teamwork, sportsmanship and maturity. Establishing that reputation is a long process and it requires consistency. College coaches are looking for motivated athletes who contribute to team unity, have valued athletic talents and solid academic performance in school.

• The athlete’s season for recruiting is just a few months so being on a coaches radar early is important to make the best use of your time.

• Start early by evaluating college sports programs and thinking about the type of team philosophy or environment where you’d fit in best.

PROMOTING YOUR ATHLETIC PROMOTING YOUR ATHLETIC TALENTSTALENTS

Work with your coaches!If marketing yourself – recruitment packets about student should include:

• Stats/ athletic resume• CD/DVD of game/skills• Newspaper articles (highlighted)Other options include using a consultant or a service to help you through the recruitment process

TIMELINE - TIMELINE - 99THTH GRADE GRADE• Choose rigorous courses• Talk with your counselor AND coach about

future intentions• Work with a coach and/or trainer to

improve/strengthen athletic skills• Develop a plan, attend camps and showcases• Keep track of your participation/stats• GRADES!!!! • Enrollments after 8/1/16: NEW NCAA Division I

Initial-Eligibility Requirements http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Important_New_Rules/High_School_IE_Standards.pdf

TIMELINE - TIMELINE - 1010THTH GRADEGRADE

• Choose rigorous courses – GRADES!!!• Continue to keep your coaches and counselor informed of your plans• Career/college research• Take PSATs in the fall• Continue to work on your athletic skills and keep track of your stats • Visit schools, attend camps and showcases

TIMELINE TIMELINE - 11- 11THTH GRADEGRADE

• Unofficial visits to college campuses• Course selection – very important!• Take PSATs in the fall and SATs and/or ACTs in the spring (#9999)• Must send SAT and/or ACT test scores DIRECTLY to the NCAA!• In May/June apply for initial eligibility on-line and through your Guidance Office• Early certification – fall (see requirements)• Athletic Skills and GRADES!

TIMELINE -TIMELINE -1212THTH GRADEGRADE

Fall SAT/ACTOfficial visitsApplications in before Thanksgiving

Admissions vs. athletics!Complete a Financial Aid application

(FAFSA) in January/February regardless of your plans

Choose collegeSign letter of intentKeep up with those GRADES!

COLLEGE COLLEGE ATHLETICSATHLETICS

CompetitivenessScholarship RequirementsProfessional SportsNAIA, NJCAA, Prep Schools … other paths to consider

MISCELLANEOMISCELLANEOUSUS

Sample LettersChecklistsQuestions to AskMaking your decisionwww.ncaa.orgNCAA Code for SAT/ACT: 9999Susquehanna Twp HS Code: 391660

RESOURCES

•Resources tab on the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org).• Initial-Eligibility Resource Index•Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete•Quick Reference Guide• Initial Eligibility Brochure

RESOURCES CONTINUED

• http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/resources/recruiting-calendars/2014-15-recruiting-calendars