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August CCRC Updates!

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• The Coalition Application
• The College Essay Guy
• Ace your college app & essay: Higher Ed Hacks
• Guide: Strong Personal Statements
• Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (PDF)

Plan ahead if you want to be a college athlete. Research how to become eligible to play sports in college early. The NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA have processes that you need to follow to ensure your eligibility.

If you are a high school athlete who wants to play college-level sports, keep two priorities in mind: COLLEGE FIRST, SPORTS SECOND.

Avoid situations that might leave you without a degree or even a team to play on. Your eligibility is your responsibility!

Proactive Steps for the NCAA:

1. Share your NCAA ID with the schools who are recruiting you.
2. Apply to the colleges/universities you are wanting to attend.
3. Request final amateurism certification before you enroll full time in college. Starting April 1 (Fall) and starting October 1 (Winter/Spring)
4. Submit your final transcript with proof of graduation through your Parchment account
5. Know that considerations are given to students with documented education-impacting disabilities.

Useful Links

• NAIA
• NCAA
• NJCAA

• College Planning Guide

• El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos
• NM Immigrant Law Center
• Undocumented UNM
• New Mexico Dream Team