“HOW TO” FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE NCAA SEMINAR NCAA SEMINAR Susquehanna Township High School October 30, 2013 Robert Deibler, Athletic Director Denise Short, Counselor
Jan 12, 2016
“HOW TO” FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND
STUDENT-ATHLETE
NCAA NCAA SEMINARSEMINAR
Susquehanna Township High SchoolOctober 30, 2013
Robert Deibler, Athletic DirectorDenise Short, 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
THE PROCESSTHE PROCESSwww.eligibiltycenter.orgEligibility registration pg. 16 - 17
Transcript RequestCost: $70Follow-up and Pin Number1-877-262-1492Early certification – Junior year
EARLY EARLY CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
Students who meet the following criteria after six semesters will be certified as qualifiers: Minimum SAT (math and critical reading) of 1000 or minimum sum score of 85 on the ACT
For Division I: Core-course GPA of 3.000 or higher in a minimum of 13 core courses: • 3 English • 2 math • 2 science and • 6 additional core courses.
For Division II: Core-course GPA of 3.000 or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses: • 3 English • 2 math• 2 science and • 5 additional core courses.
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 SportsRelated articles and statistics
NAIA and NJCAA … 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