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Sponsored by Chadwick Athletics, Boosters, and College Counseling

Opening Remarks - Rollie Johnson Panel Introductions Message from College Counseling Slide Presentation Discussion and Questions Where do we go from here? - Handouts Closing Remarks

Madson Buchbinder - Parent of Grad and Current Student Blaire Contratto - Parent of Grad and Current Student Marian Hersh - College Counseling Department Rick Learned - Parent of Grad and Trustee Matt Mehnell - LMU Soccer Coach Mike Pullins - USC Track & Field Coach Mike Sutton - Claremont McKenna Athletic Director Terry Trumbull - Parent of Grad and Current Student Lamonte Vaughn - UCLA Track and Field Coach

Marian Hersh Chadwick College Counseling

The NCAA, or National Collegiate Athletic Association, was established in 1906 and serves as the athletics governing body for more than 1,300 colleges, universities, conferences and organizations throughout the US.

335 active Division I members 288 active Division II members 432 active Division III members Colleges and universities in Divisions I and II may offer athletics scholarships, while Division III colleges and universities may not.

Division I ( I-A, II-A) Division II Division III

In order to practice, compete and receive institutional financial aid as a freshman, you must: Graduate from high school Complete 16 core courses in the required subject areas Earn a minimum required GPA in core courses Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches the core-course GPA (refer to the sliding scale in the NCAA s Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete).

In order to practice, compete and receive institutional financial aid as a freshman, you must: Graduate from high school Complete 14 core courses in the required subject areas Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in those 14 core courses an Earn a combined SAT score of at least 820 (critical reading and math) or an ACT sum score of at least 68.0 There is no sliding scale for Division II. (Beginning August 1, 2013, if you plan to attend an NCAA Division II institution, you will be required to complete 16 core courses.)

GPA SAT Scores Core Courses

If you want to participate in athletics or receive an athletic scholarship during your first year, you must:

4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered) 1 extra year of English, math, or natural or phys. science 2 years of social science 4 years of extra core courses from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy

You also must: Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses And Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course grade-point average and test score sliding scale. (Please see NCAA Recruiting guide)

Steps You Must Take to Participate in NCAA Division I or II Freshmen and Sophomores Start planning now! Work hard to get the best grades possible. Take classes that match your high school s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. The NCAA Eligibility Center will only use approved core courses to certify your initial eligibility.

Juniors At the beginning of your junior year, log on to the Eligibility Center Web site and register. Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the Eligibility Center code 9999 as a score recipient. Check to make sure that you are taking courses that match your high school s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. Request that your college counselor send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. (The Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts.) Prior to registration for your senior year, check with your college counselor and the Eligibility Center to determine the number of core courses that need to be completed your senior year.

Seniors You may take the SAT and/or ACT as often as you feel necessary. The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each section of the SAT or ACT to determine your best cumulative score. Continue to take core courses. Check to make sure that you are taking courses that match your high school s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. Review your amateurism questionnaire responses and request final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees).

Seniors - page 2 Continue to earn the best grades possible. Graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). After graduation, ask your college counselor to send your final transcript to the Eligibility Center with proof of graduation.

Check out the NCAA Recruiting Guide Register with the NCAA

What should and shouldn t you do when contacting college coaches? Handout available on your way home. What can/can t coaches do to contact you? Panel comments

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Madson Buchbinder Blaire Contratto Marian Hersh Rick Learned Matt Mehnell Mike Pullins Mike Sutton Terry Trumbull Lamonte Vaughn

Eligibilitycenter.org for college-bound studentathletes to complete their registration and check their status with the Eligibility Center. Also to download and print a copy of the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. NCAA.org Under Academics & Athletes section, click on Eligibility and Recruiting and then click on Information for College- Bound Student-Athletes and Parents. Act.org. Collegeboard.com.

More Questions? Please call the College Counseling or Athletic Office.