* Continue to take a strong academic course load. Make certain you are taking the required core academic courses.
* 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.
* Attend college nights and fairs and read literature sent to you by schools. Begin to visit college campuses.
* Develop a list of prospective colleges with the help of your coaches, counselors, and parents. Consideration should be given to academic achievement and athletic ability.
* Request college applications as earl as possible, preferably the summer after your junior year.
* Develop an athletic resume and continue to update records and lists of athletic and extracurricular activities.
* Write a personal statement.
* Ask teachers/coaches to write you letters of recommendations. Good to attach to your resume and for scholarships.
* Familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations governing recruiting, eligibility and financial aid. Know your dates.
* Meet with your coach/trainer for a thorough evaluation of your athletic ability and, hopefully, an honest recommendation for an appropriate level of competition. Be realistic.
* Discuss with your coach his/her involvement in your recruitment process. Ask him/her to be proactive on your behalf by responding to questionnaires sent by recruiting coaches.
* Send a letter of introduction and phone call along with your athletic resume to coaches of schools you are interested in attending.
* Continue to attend sports camps.
* Keep a file on each college/university that shows an interest in you.
* Continue to videotape games. Send video, or preferably a DVD, to prospective coaches.
* View college games to assess their level of play compared to your level of play.
To understand any of these processes, such as the NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center, SAT/ACT Tests, etc., read through The Right Fit Guide. It will help answer questions.