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The Junior year in High School is very important for those pursuing an Athletic Scholarship through the college recruiting process. Grades, always the most important, as well as many items to complete for the NCAA Eligibility requirements are foremost on the checklist.
Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the NCAA Eligibility Center code ‘9999’ as a score recipient. Doing this sends your official score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Continue to take college preparatory courses. Double check to make sure the courses you have taken match your school’s List of NCAA Courses. Ask your high school counselor to send an official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. If you have attended more than one high school, the NCAA Eligibility Center will need official transcripts from all high schools attended. Before registering for classes for your senior year, check with your high school counselor to determine the number of core courses that you need to complete your senior year
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| When | Category | Item | |
| All Year | Academics | Junior year can be a difficult year academically, focus on the grades | |
| All Year | Academics | Continue to take challenging classes, AP and Honors | |
| All Year | Activities | Continue to focus on extra curriculars by participating in clubs, community and leadership activities | |
| All Year | Academics | Identify any problem areas immediately and seek teacher or tutor assistance to make sure you have a solid foundation for future classes | |
| Fall | All | Set goals for the year in both academics and athletics. | |
| Fall | Academics | Begin preparing for the SAT and ACT. Sign up for a focused prep course for both. These tests are critical!!! | |
| Fall | Academics | Examine your target list, and see which tests they require: SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests | |
| Fall | Academics | Examine the SAT/ACT tests dates and decide when you will take them. Plan to take the SAT in early spring for the first time. The ACT is curriculum based, so the later you take it (Late spring / summer), the better. | |
| Fall | Recruiting | Download or Purchase the latest version of the NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete, check for changes | |
| Fall | Recruiting | Review the NCAA Academic Quick Reference Guide | |
| Fall | Recruiting | Review the latest NCAA Academic Requirements to make sure you are taking the correct courses: NCAA Student Athlete Worksheet | |
| Fall | Recruiting | Begin your NCAA Eligibility quest officially through the amateur certification process. Create your Account here: NCAA Eligibility Center. This is an excellent resource and will provide you with a wealth of information. | |
| Fall | Recruiting | Download and learn your recruiting timeline. Here is the NCAA Calendar: NCAA College Recruiting Timelines and Calendars | |
| Fall | Academics | Meet with High School Guidance Counselor to ensure you are on track for all requirements. | |
| Fall | Academics | Re-evaluate your target list of schools that offer your sport. | |
| All Year | Athletics | Ask for additional evaluations from high school and club coaches for a reality check | |
| All Year | Athletics | Define strength, benchmark and competitive goals with coaches for the year | |
| All Year | Athletics | Work with outside strength / agility programs and outside coaches / clinics to enhance skills | |
| All Year | Social Media | Make sure you use Social Media and all other internet accessible sites in a mature manner. Coaches look!!! | |
| All Year | Social Media | Make sure all your target school coaches have all your social media links, and update all sites with stats, footage, pictures, records, etc. | |
| In Season | Athletics | Make sure you keep a log of all your stats, collect all photos and video clips and any newspaper clippings. | |
| In Season | Athletics | Coaches look for good athletes, but also want leadership and good sportsmanship. Make sure you rise to the occasion. | |
| In Season | Athletics | Evaluate your performance pre, during and post season, and perform a reality check (do you make the cut) | |
| In Season | Athletics | Utilize your social media and send periodic updates on new records, milestones, pics, etc. | |
| In / Post Season | Recruiting | Be sure your profile is complete and updated on AllStarLAX.com | |
| Post Season | Recruiting | Continue to communicate with your target school coaches through email and phone. Get a true feel of where you stand. | |
| Post Season | Recruiting | Continue to organize your email folders with one for each school. Make sure you place all your messages for that school into the folder. | |
| Post Season | Recruiting | Update your Microsoft Excel Log for all communications with school representatives. Include calls, email, Tweets, etc. | |
| Spring | Recruiting | Plan unofficial visits during Spring Break, and layout a visit plan for summer. | |
| Spring/Summer | Recruiting | Be prepared for Phone calls, and know when they will come. | |
| Summer | Recruiting | Begin to plan official visits. | |
| Summer | Recruiting | Ask coaches where you stand on their recruiting lists. | |
| Summer | Athletics | Attend Nationally recognized camps and events for exposure. If possible, attend a camp at a target school. | |
| Summer | Athletics | Enroll in strength and agility training specific for your sport | |
| Summer | Academics | If available, take advantage of summer school to knock an additional class out, especially one that may require additional focus. | |
| Summer | Recruiting | Contact coaches from your target list and visit campuses. Coordinate with Coach/Athletic Staff, and inform of your desire to attend. | |
| Summer | Academics | Build a spreadsheet or get a whiteboard with your target schools, application requirements and all application deadlines. | |
| Summer | Academics | Retake / Take ACT/SAT and subject tests to get your best score. | |
| Summer | Athletics | Enroll in strength and agility training specific for your sport, and target school. |
Originally posted 2016-04-04 11:20:37.
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