* 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.
* 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 Guide. It will help answer questions.