Do you very best in high school, making sure your GPA is as high as possible and you're involved in a number of clubs and activities. This is likely the most important step of the process because it gives you the best possible chance to make yourself attractive to college admissions offices. When putting together your application, you want your accomplishments to brag for you so that the university wants to welcome you.
Research the terms and qualifications for admissions into the school of your choice. You already know you love them for their sports programs; now it's time to learn what they want from you academically. Two criteria that schools consider are grade-point average and SAT score.
Take the SAT more than once. Your high school will likely offer the PSAT (Pre-SAT) as well as plenty of SAT practice for upperclassmen as the SAT is the nationwide benchmark standard for rising college freshmen. Visit the College Board website for SAT information, practice tests and study materials. You should take this exam as seriously as possible.
Apply to the university of your choice upon receiving your SAT scores. When applying, make sure you fill out the application completely and thoroughly, include your high school transcripts and include solid letters of recommendation. Arrange to have your SAT scores sent to the university. Pay any application fees required.
Await the results of your application review. Once it's completed, you will be given a timetable of when to expect a response, and a link that you can check periodically to see the status of your application before a packet arrives in the mail letting you know if you've been accepted.
Purchase some of the school's clothing once you've been accepted. Attending an athletic school is an experience like none other, so you'll want to show your school pride the moment you step on campus.
Follow the steps in Section 1 regarding your grade-point average, SAT, the college application process and other steps required for admission.
Make contact with the coaching staff to learn what you have to do to become a member of a team. Many athletes aren't recruited out of high school. so you have to let the coaches know of your interest and ask what you have to do to make the team. They may ask to speak with your high school coach or to see some video. They'll likely tell you about a walk-on interest meeting or tryout.
Fill out an NCAA Eligibility Center form that will help determine your academic eligibility and verify your amateur status. This is required for any student wanting to play sports at a Division I or Division II college, regardless of if you receive a scholarship or are a walk-on athlete.
Comply with the walk-on process as outlined by the coach. There will likely be some forms to fill out and you may be told about off-season workouts that you're eligible to participate in with team members. Take advantage of any procedures so that you stand the best chance of making the team.