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Recruiting Information
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For
any student-athlete to be eligible to play and or receive athletic
scholarship money he must be cleared by the NCAA clea=
ring
house. For NCAA eligibility a student's Grade Point Average (GPA) =
is
factored in with his SAT or ACT scores. The hi=
gher
the GPA the lower the SAT or ACT score needed =
for
eligibility. The GPA is calculated by using co=
re
courses only: math, social studies, English, science, and foreign languag=
es
(if taken).
The core course
requirements for students graduating in 2008 and beyond have been moved u=
p to
16.
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4
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years
of English
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3
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years
of math
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2
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years
of social sciences
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2
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years
of natural/physical science (including 1 year of lab science)
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5
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additional
courses: at least 1 year in English, math or natural/physical science; =
AND 4 years of additional courses in any of the above
areas, international language, or non-doctrinal religion or philosophy.=
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style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans=
MS";
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>To start this process, see your
counselor as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel fre=
e to
contact Jackie Fuller any time.
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Steps:
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1.
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Take
the PSAT test during the fall of your Sophomore year for practice.=
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2.
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Retake
the PSAT test during the fall of your Junior year for scholarship money=
and
for additional SAT practice.
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3.
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Take
both the SAT (www.collegeboard.c=
om)
and ACT (www.act.org=
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tests during the spring of your Junior year. Check the web sites for da=
tes
and sites.
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4.
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Register
with the NCAA Clearinghouse during the spring of your junior year or the
fall of your senior year. See your counselor immediately and visit www.ncaaclearingho=
use.net.
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5.
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Focus
on the ACT or SAT test you did better on. Ta=
ke the
ACT or SAT as many times as you can to get your best score. There are f=
ree
web sites that you can use to practice for the tests. www.number2.com
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Helpful Tips for Athletes
with Aspirations and Goals to Play College Athletics<=
/o:p>
The academic
eligibility requirements are slightly different for Division I, Division =
II (www=
.ncaaclearinghouse.net)
and NAIA (www=
.naia.org/local/collegeboard.htm)
athletes, so make sure you check their websites to know the exact
requirements
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shmen: Focus on Academic Performance and Time Management Skills=
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1.
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Take
challenging academic courses, college prep classes, etc.
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2.
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Get
involved in school!
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3.
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Participate
in multiple sports.
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4.
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Participate
in as many other school activities as you can manage, including school
clubs, choir, band, orchestra, speech, drama, etc.
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5.
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Enhance
your leadership skills in every way possible. Consider participating in
Student Council.
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6.
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Participate
in civic duty and community volunteer opportunities.
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7.
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Commit
to off-season program during the winter, spring and summer seasons.
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8.
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Attend
open gym workouts.
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9.
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Attend
summer training camps.=
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Sophomores: Focus on
Academic Performance
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1.
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Take
the PSAT test.
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2.
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Stay
involved in school activities!
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3.
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Continue
to participate in multiple sports.
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4.
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Continue
to participate in other school activities and clubs.
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5.
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Enroll
in Weight Training both semesters to ensure you are improving your speed
and strength throughout your entire school career.
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6.
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Begin
to gather information on your top 5 colleges of interest.
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7.
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Attend
open gym workouts.
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8.
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Attend
summer training camps.=
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Juniors: Focus on Academic Performanc=
e
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1.
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Retake
the PSAT test for scholarships and to further practice for the SAT.
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2.
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Take
both the SAT and ACT tests in the spring.<=
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style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sa=
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3.
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Meet
with your counselor and stay on track academically.
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4.
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Continue
to participate in multiple sports.
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5.
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Continue
to participate in other school activities and clubs.
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6.
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Develop
an athletic, academic and civic resume.
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7.
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Enroll
in Weight Lifting both semesters to ensure you are improving your speed=
and
strength.
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8.
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Begin
to make copies of individual video for college coaches. Game footage sh=
ould
come before a highlight tape.
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9.
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Begin
to contact college coaches with the help of your coaches.
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10.
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Schedule
visits to your top 3 colleges of interest.=
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11.
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Register
with the NCAA Clearinghouse during the spring.
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12.
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Attend
open gym workouts.
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13.
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Attend
summer training camps.=
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Sen=
iors: Focus on Academic Performance and College Applications=
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1.
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Register
for the NCAA Clearinghouse immediately during the fall.
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2.
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Retake
the SAT and/or ACT tests to improve your scores for scholarships.<=
/o:p>
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3.
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Provide
leadership in the school halls, and both on and off the athletic field.=
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4.
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Obtain
copies of your transcripts from the Counseling Office. (Ask the secreta=
ry.)
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5.
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Complete
all college applications before 2nd semester begins.<=
/p>
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6.
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Obtain
3 letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, and professionals w=
hom
you know. Give them your resume and provide envelopes for them to seal
letters of recommendation for you. Give them a date that you want to pi=
ck
up or have them mail the letters for you.
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