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Frequently Asked Questions can go on this page.

  • I am the one contacting coaches, is that ok with them?
    • Not only is it OK, but they want you to do it. Put yourself in the coach's position. Every year a lot of his athletes graduate. Every year he has to recruit a new group of athletes. He has to be constantly recruiting. He's out there coaching, and doesn't have the time or budget to discover every promising athlete on his own. Some blue-chip athletes come to his attention, but there aren't enough of them to fill his roster AND there's competition for them. So coaches want to hear from interested prospects. When you contact them, you're making their job easier.
  • What requirements do I need to be able to get a scholarship at a Division I or Division II school?
    • You need to complete the following:
      • Graduate from high school;  
      • Complete a minimum of 14* core courses;  
      • Present a minimum grade-point average (GPA) in those 14* core courses; and 
      • Present a qualifying test score on either the ACT or SAT test.

In Division I, the minimum number of core courses is 16 for students who enter a Division I school August 1, 2007, and after.

  • How do I know if the courses I'm taking are core courses?
    • You need to look at your high school's list of NCAA-approved core courses. Go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and verify them. If a core course you took is not on the list, it won't be used in your eligibility determination. Courses that appear on your transcript must exactly match what is on the list.
  • How is the NCAA core grade-point average different from a student's overall grade-point average? 
    • The NCAA core-course grade-point average is calculated using only NCAA-approved core courses in the required 14 core units. High-school grade-point averages generally include the grades from most or all courses attempted in grades nine through 12.
  • When should a student register with the NCAA Clearinghouse?
    • Students should register with the clearinghouse after the completion of their junior year in high school. Also they need to send a transcript, which includes six semesters of grades, to the clearinghouse from the high school. Students should have their SAT or ACT test scores forwarded directly to the clearinghouse whenever they take the exam.
  • Where are the most opportunities for scholarships?
    • Over 75% of all collegiate opportunities are at the DII, DIII, NAIA and JC level.
  • How much do college coaches spend on recruiting?
    • The average college coach's recruiting budget is around $500.00.
  • When do colleges start sending information to recruits?
    • Colleges start communicating with prospective student-athletes as early as FRESHMAN year.
  • What are the most important things to remember about recruiting?
    • In order to have success in the recruiting process, student-athletes must be involved with as many COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES as possible to put themselves in a position to NEGOTIATE.
    • Communicate with college coaches starting in your Freshman year.
    • Increase your exposure and marketability with athletic, academic and community achievements.
    • Make sure to get good grades so you can be offered additional monetary rewards from colleges.
  • How much is your service and how much does it cost to send updates.
    • You only pay $49.95 to send the initial letter with your information to coaches.
    • Updates are also $49.95 and you can send the update letter with your information.
  • What if coaches contact me and I decide not to go to their school?
    • Simply send the coach and email or letter stating that you have decided on another institution. I would wait until I have a scholarship secured by a letter of intent before doing this.
  • How do I get started?
    • CLICK HERE to join the RecuitMeQuick Program and have colleges recruiting YOU!

     

 
 

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