My College Recruiting Playbook

Last Revision: May 1, 2019

chapter 1: playbook overview

• Welcome to the Showcase

• Everyone's role in the college recruiting process

• 8 Keys to College Recruiting Success

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chapter 2: introduction to recruiting

• Realities of College Recruiting

• Offers are Made Early

• Probability of Competing in College

• Sports Sponsorship Summary

• Head Count vs. Equivalency Sports

• Sport by Sport Scholarship Allotment

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chapter 3: important dates & timelines

• Summary of Recruiting Calendars

• National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Dates

• Recruiting Timeline Grades 9-12

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chapter 4: executing my gameplan

• Types of Recruiting Contacts

• College Correspondence System

• Tips for Replying to College Coaches

• Managing Your College Contacts

• Phone Calls from College Coaches

• Questions to Ask College Coaches

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chapter 5: academic certification & eligibility

• NCAA Eligibility & Registration

• Division I Academic Requirements

• Division II Academic Requirements

• Core Courses and GPA

• Division I-II Academic Worksheets

• Eligibility Registration Checklist

• NAIA Eligibility & Registration

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chapter 6: staying on the track to success

• Asking the Tough Questions

• Getting the Most Out of a College Visit

• Official vs. Unofficial College Visits

• Campus Visit Checklist

• College Appraisal Checklist

• What Makes a Good Scholarship Offer?

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chapter 7: FINISH STRONG!

• Coordinating the Application Process

• 5 Financial Aid Facts Your Need to Know

• The Real Cost of Attending College

• Early Action vs. Early Decision

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chapter 8: recruiting toolbox

• Important Recruiting Terms

• Opportunity Comparison Chart

• Ivy League Academic Index Calculator

• Red Shirt vs. Grey Shirt

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