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NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA Guide

Recommendations from CollegeBoard for student-athletes who want to play college sports:

• Determine what level of athletic competition/play you hope to pursue (NCAA Division I, II, III or other levels).
• See about participating in a summer sports camp at your college of interest.
• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.  Student-athletes pursuing NCAA Division I or II schools must register; others do not.
• Develop an athletic resume that includes your basic student demographic information, sports stats since 9th grade and academic record/standing.
• Send letters of interest during Sophomore and Junior years to colleges/universities.
• Send coaches your athletic resume, stats summary and a video showcasing your skills in actual competition.
• Keep track of all contact you've had with college coaches in a written log.
• If applicable, apply to the college/university with a special application coded by the college's athletic department to notify the admission office that their athletic department is interested in you.
• Remember that athletics are only part of the college choice - make sure you still find the college to be a good fit if something happens and you can't play or decide not to play.
• Also, remember that athletic eligibility does not guarantee you're going to be admitted.

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