FRESHMAN YEAR
AUGUST
Download the NCAA’s Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete
Pay particular attention to p. 13-14 which provide a checklist of actions and the NCAA’s account types
Set up a sport-specific social media account (preferably Twitter)

SEPTEMBER
Keep a list of your last ten tournaments played and their results
Attend résumé writing seminar

OCTOBER
Take the PSAT 9
Start building a list of schools you’d like to attend
Tennis (Recommended): 30-50 schools
Golf (Recommended):
NCAA Initial Eligibility Center Discussion and Registration

JANUARY
Have résumé built by the end of January
Use any of the templates found on the Saddlebrook College Counseling website
Have a native English speaker or someone who is completely proficient in English proofread your résumé
Email your résumé to college coaches

JUNE
Update your résumé
Play tournaments
Work on any academic skills with which you struggled

SOPHOMORE YEAR
SEPTEMBER
Complete registration with the NCAA
Continue posting to your social media accounts and tag coaches directly
Continue sending emails and résumés to college coaches
College Lists: 20-40 schools
Attend résumé writing seminar

OCTOBER
Take the PSAT 10
Attend the USF campus visit
Film recruiting video if your coach believes you’re ready
NCAA Initial Eligibility Center Discussion and Registration

DECEMBER
Visit a college or two that’s close to your home while you’re on winter break

JANUARY
Update your résumé
Register for the SAT if you are a golfer and/or you are enrolled in or completed Algebra II

MARCH
Take the SAT (golfers who are enrolled in or completed Algebra II)

JUNE
Fill out questionnaires on college athletics websites
Consider taking AP classes in your junior and senior years (especially if you’re looking at colleges with high
admissions standards)
Take unofficial visits to college campuses
Coaches can respond to contacts beginning June 15

JUNIOR YEAR
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Begin taking unofficial visits starting August 1
Update recruiting video
Take SAT Prep if the class is offered
Attend résumé writing seminar if you have not created one
College Lists: 10-20 schools

OCTOBER
Take the PSAT/NMSQT
Attend the USF campus visit

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Take unofficial visits to colleges during Thanksgiving and winter breaks

MARCH
Take the SAT
Begin planning official visits if offered by coaches – students have two excused absences for college visits in their junior year
Go to spring break college tournaments or matches in Tampa Bay and Central Florida – speak directly with coaches

JUNE
Update your résumé
Take unofficial visits to college campuses

SENIOR YEAR
AUGUST
Register for the SAT or ACT if you need to take either of them again – register for the earliest possible date
Create a Common App account for college applications
Counselor: Ms. Garrett
Advisor: Mr. Rosenke
Recommenders: choose two teachers and ask them if they will write letters of recommendation

SEPTEMBER
Take any remaining official visits
College Lists: 5-10 schools

NOVEMBER
Sign your National Letter of Intent – may be signed at any point on or after National Signing Day

APRIL
Complete the final amateurism certification with the NCAA
Attend the College-Bound Seniors Seminar
Meet all deadlines for academic and housing deposits, as well as immunizations
Grad Bash at Universal Orlando
Join social media groups for your college graduating class

JUNE
Graduation
Request final transcripts be sent to your college and the NCAA
Finish Florida Bright Futures paperwork if eligible
Confirm all paperwork is complete