It’s your freshman year in high school and you loving playing sports, you’d like to continue playing in college. So the question is, what should you be doing to position yourself for a playing at the next level? Below is list of items you need to keep in mind to reach your goals: Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse - In an article we published a few years back, we … [Read more...]
Understanding DII Academic Requirements
Succeeding in college sports starts with a successful career in high school English, math and science courses. A winning score in those areas will lead to victory in college eligibility. Starting Aug. 1, 2018, incoming student-athletes must meet the following requirements to be eligible for Division II athletics. Core Courses To be eligible to compete at Division II schools, … [Read more...]
Understand your academic requirements, so you can play in college
I can't tell you how many times I've heard a heart breaking story about a student athlete that just missed his or her academic requirements to play in college. Some of these What are core courses? Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. Only classes in English, math (Algebra 1 or higher), natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, … [Read more...]
Steps to Achieving NCAA Eligibility
Freshmen and Sophomores Start planning now!Work hard to get the best grades possible.Take classes that match your school’s NCAA list of approved core courses.You can receive your school’s NCAA list of approved core coursesat www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Juniors At the beginning of your junior year, register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and complete the … [Read more...]
Improve your SAT and ACT Scores
Higher SAT or ACT* Scores Can Bring You Thousands in Scholarships! You know a good SAT or ACT score can help you get into the college of your choice. But, did you know your scores will also help you pay for it? Over 14 billion dollars worth of scholarship money is available for students to claim each year. $100 million in scholarship aid goes unclaimed, simply because students … [Read more...]
Harvard’s Guide to Preparing for College
Preparing for College Intended to guide students and their families when selecting high school courses, Choosing Courses to Prepare for College was produced by a Faculty committee. Choosing Courses offers our best advice for students preparing for liberal arts colleges with high academic demands. This pamphlet is not intended to provide a formula for admission to Harvard. … [Read more...]
Why register for the NCAA clearing house as a High School Freshman
During a recent visit with a high school athletic director, he told me a heart breaking story about one of his student-athletes. After committing to her top college, she was notified by the NCAA that (2) of her “Core” classes did not meet current standards. The college in this case pulled the scholarship and went with another athlete. Don't become one of those students left on … [Read more...]