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Initial-Eligibility N.C.A.A. ClearinghouseAll high-school athletes wishing to compete in college must register with the Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Information about the Clearinghouse can be found in the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. The NCAA national office does not handle initial-eligibility certifications. Please do not contact the NCAA national office with inquiries regarding an individual's initial eligibility status, including whether transcripts, student release forms, etc., were received or about when you will be cleared. The Clearinghouse maintains and processes all of the initial-eligibility certifications. Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Information 1. High GPA and Test Scores A good academic record is more important than a good golf record. College coaches are reluctant to select a player that might have trouble staying eligible, so study hard and stay focused. Below are links to the SAT, ACT and TOEFL websites. All college bound high school students should take the SAT and ACT more than once since most students receive higher scores on their second and third attempts. Start taking these tests during your sophomore year, so come recruitment time you will have test scores to include in your resume. SAT, www.collegeboard.com Competing in the top tournaments not only gives you more exposure, the experience gained by playing against the best players on the best courses is invaluable. Cautiously select a tournament schedule that is challenging and fits within your budget. Some tournaments, although large and well known, can be very expensive. Ask other players and parents about tournaments they have competed in and find tournaments that are within your budget, conducted professionally and fun. Below are links to a few golf associations that conduct nationally ranked junior events. USGA, www.usga.org Years ago college coaches would travel to many tournaments during the summer to find possible recruits, but now with so many tournaments and hundreds great players, they rely more on resources like National Junior Golf Scoreboard to locate the top players. Visit the links below to understand how the rankings are determined and select a tournament schedule that will maximize your ranking. Improve your national ranking by excelling in Nationally Ranked Events Register with NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse after your junior year grades have been posted to your transcript to be eligible for an athletic scholarship. Players should register after the completion of their junior year in high school. After your sophomore year compose a list of all prospective colleges (at least 25). Include various different colleges by size, location, difficulty of entry, golf program, ext. Produce a letter of introduction, golf resume, and a video (not necessary) to be mailed to all the coaches on your list. Below are some helpful points to consider on making contact with college coaches. Letter of Interest Once a school shows interest, discuss a visit with the coach. An official visit is when the college pays for majority of the expenses related to the visit. If a coach is interested, but doesn’t want to use an official visit, try to set up an unofficial visit. Before a visit do some research on the school and prepare many questions to ask the coach and players. Visit schools on your final list. Meet with the golf coach and tour the campus. 7. National Letter of Intent A National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a letter that is basically a one-year binding agreement between you and the college. Once a NLI is signed and submitted you shouldn’t receive any additional recruitment information. A NLI is not necessary, but is recommended. For more information regarding NLI’s follow the links below. Sign a National Letter of Intent once a school is chosen College can be very expensive, especially if you attend an out-of-state school. Coaches have a limited number of scholarships to disperse and usually they award partial scholarships to players that earn them through performance. Don’t assume or rely on an athletic scholarship; apply for academic scholarships, grants, and if necessary, loans. Meet with a financial aid counselor for more specific information regarding scholarships, grants, and loans. Follow the links below for more information on financial aid. Remember to apply early! Take advantage of the many types of financial aid Utilize the many resources available to ease the college preparation process. Below are links to the most widely used resources. Ping American College Golf Guide (highly recommended) Eligibility is not something to take for granted. Be very cautious when presented with gifts or awards for your golf ability. The FHSAA, NCAA and USGA don't share all of the same rules, so be sure to refer to each of them. Click on the links below for FHSAA NCAA Rules Regulations, Bylaws, and Eligibility Requirements. |