University Counseling

The American University / College bound scholar-athlete

NCAA - all student athletes competing at the Division I level must be cleared by a governing body called the NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association.

This link http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CB12.pdf is a Guide for the College Bound Student/Athlete and their Parents -it is put out by the NCAA - everything you need to know is in there.

You have to register with the NCAA - the process is quite simple on-line. Simply click on the following link and follow the directions:

NCAA Eligibility Center.

The cost is $95 US. You must also send your SAT scores to the NCAA (we make sure that this happens when you fill out your SAT registration forms here). Finally, you must send a final official transcript of your grades AFTER YOU GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. You must send a transcript from every high school that you attended so that they have all of your marks and credits from Grades 9 - 12.

All student athletes hoping for NCAA scholarships must plan and prepare for the SAT and/or the ACT.

Grade 11 students should write the PSAT in October (pre-registration is not required, however there is a limited number of tests). The advantage of writing the PSAT is that the students are given the opportunity to write a shorter standardized test that covers content at the Junior (Grade 11) level. The cost is minimal and the students will receive a score report as well as their answer booklets so that they can review their strengths and weaknesses. Writing the PSAT is not mandatory but it is recommended.

Grade 11 students aspiring for NCAA scholarships should consider writing the May or June SAT in their Grade 11 year. Don't leave it until November of Grade 12 because you may need to write the SAT more than once.

Information on the NCAA - Eligibility Standards

The following web site link http://www.ncaa.org will provide you with information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.

This web site provides information on becoming and remaining eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics. It includes information on the Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, as well as guidelines for students who are foreign, home-schooled or disabled. It also contains links to resources that will help high-school students locate colleges and universities that sponsor their sport and compare graduation rates of schools they are considering.