beRecruited Advice: To Do List for Juniors

To Do List for Juniors

Train hard and continue to perform successfully as an athlete
Do well in school, and start noticing which academic areas interest you
Make sure you are taking tough courses- colleges prefer students who challenge themselves
Try to find school clubs/organizations or local volunteer opportunities that interest you.
You should take the SAT’s in the spring- especially if you are applying early.
Start thinking about where you would like to go to school. Make a list of 5-15 colleges that interest you. Consult with your parents, friends, and counselors to get their input on schools.
Evaluate college athletic programs from different schools. Research team and conference results to see where you’d fit in. Don’t be afraid of contacting coaches to get information about their programs. Emailing a coach is a great way of both learning about and showing interest in a particular program.
Getting a(n) job/internship is an excellent way to build your resume. It’s also an excellent way to make money that can be put towards your college education.
If meeting the NCAA eligibility standards seems daunting, try taking summer classes to raise your grades and/or ease next year’s schedule.
Make unofficial visits to schools in which you are interested. Try to plan these trips after July 1st or June 15th, depending on the school’s division, so that you can meet with the coaching staff. Keep a journal with notes about what you like or dislike about each college. Inform your teachers that you will be missing work. Also, ask for a workout to do while visiting.