| Send out your first contact letters --
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| Ask your high school coach to write letters to a few preferred colleges
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| Include a copy of your fall schedule (if available)
SEPTEMBER 1
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| Written contact by college coaches is allowed
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| Register with the NCAA Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse (your high school guidance counselor should have these forms)
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| Register for the fall ACT / SAT standardized tests ... most students take these tests at least twice ... try to avoid the spring dates, as they may conflict with your high school season
Request that your ACT/SAT test scores be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse (there is a box on the application form that you check for this)
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| Find more information about the NCAA Clearinghouse follow this link
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| Continue the fall and winter schedule as you did for your freshman and sophomore years
DO NOT LET UP ON ACADEMICS
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| Familiarize yourself with the NCAA admission / eligibility requirements NCAA Online or check with your school's guidance counselor
Feb -March
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| Send out your spring high school schedule
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| Prepare a videotape to be sent out when requested (do not send unsolicited tapes
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| Plan visits to as many schools as possible this spring and summer
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| Some schools have "Junior Days" during the spring season ... don't be shy write a letter to the coach and ask about them.
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| All of these visits are "unofficial" this means that the college can not pay for any part of the visit. These are done on your own.
Summer
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| Focus this summer should be on attending "Select or Advanced" College Camps.
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| In this environment you will be able to gauge yourself against some of the best players, at each camp. The college coaches will be able to do the same.
JULY 1st
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| Phone contact from college coaches is permissible
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| July is Showcase month.
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| High School Baseball Web Showcase Table
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| High School Baseball Web's Showcase Calendar for a listing of showcase dates and locations.
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| Attend a Pro Try-Out Camp in your area -- these will be listed in the message section of your daily newspaper's sports section.
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