You can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Graduation looms on the horizon, prayerfully a college scholarship is waiting for you, and plans for college are in the back of your mind! But, you are not there yet! There is still work to be done. So, here is your Senior To Do List.
* Continue to work hard in your academic courses. Make sure you stay on track with the classes you need to be NCAA certified.
* Continue to maintain good grades, preferably A’s and B’s.
* If you are struggling, take advantage of tutoring, online, and other services to improve academic performance and grades.
* Continue with community service hours.
* If you have not already done so, make sure you register with the NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center as soon as possible.
* Take and/or retake the SAT and/or ACT as needed. If you have not taken either test, you need to register and take these tests as soon as possible to allow for retakes if necessary. Designate the NCAA to receive SAT and ACT scores when registering for the test. NCAA Code is #9999.
* Obtain college applications. Review application materials with your parents and counselor. Start applying to several colleges. Never limit yourself to just one college.
* If you haven’t done so, write a personal statement.
* If you haven’t done so, ask teachers/coaches to write you letters of recommendations. Good to attach to your resume and for scholarships.
* Complete Financial Aid forms early – Profile form in the fall for some colleges, and the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st for all colleges.
* Continue campus visits of those schools in which you are interested in.
* Continue to write, call or e-mail coaches expressing interest in their school and athletic programs. If you haven’t done it already, fill out college athletic recruiting questionnaire.
* Update your athletic resume.
* Be prompt in your response regarding college questionnaires or other similar requests.
To understand any of these processes, such as the NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center, SAT/ACT Tests, etc., read through The Right Fit Book. It will help answer questions.
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