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High School Senior Year Checklist
Final High School (Grade 12) Checklist: Commitment and Signing
Senior year is about finalizing your choice, managing scholarship offers, and completing all official paperwork. The goal now is to review every option critically and secure your spot at the right school.
Evaluating Offers and Finalizing Your Choice
- Take Official Visits: Accept invitations for official visits to your top 3–5 schools. Use this time to ask detailed questions about the program culture, academic support, and financial package.
- Review Financial Aid Packages: Critically compare the net cost of each school. Remember to factor in academic aid, need-based aid, and athletic aid.
- Make Your Decision: Once you have a final offer, inform the coach of your commitment verbally. Promptly notify the coaches at all other schools you are no longer considering.
Completing Eligibility and Paperwork
- Submit Application: Apply to the college or university, completing all necessary admissions forms and fees.
- Sign the NLI/Commitment Form: When ready, sign the National Letter of Intent (NLI) or the institutional commitment paperwork. This binds you to the school (and them to you, if it's an athletic scholarship).
- Final Eligibility Submission: Ensure your high school counselor sends your final transcripts and proof of graduation to the NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center for final certification.
Ready for the Next Level
- Connect with Teammates: Reach out to the current team or other incoming freshmen to build relationships before arriving on campus.
- Follow Summer Conditioning: Ask the coach for the summer workout and conditioning program. Arrive on campus ready to compete.
- Enjoy the Transition: Take time to celebrate your accomplishment before you focus on pre-season training and college academics.
You Are Committed!
Congratulations on successfully navigating the college recruiting process! You’ve secured your future and are now part of an elite group of student-athletes.