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When hey have serious LDs yet ache to go to college...how do you convince them...
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<blockquote data-quote="JJJ" data-source="post: 424015" data-attributes="member: 1169"><p>MWM,</p><p></p><p>Is Jumper a freshman? The first thing to do (which her high school counselor should have done but most don't) is to plan her high school classes by checking her courses with the NCAA Clearinghouse to be sure that they "count". She only has 4 years to take her core classes in order to pass the Clearinghouse (if she doesn't pass the Clearinghouse, she doesn't play D1 or D2). The ACT score she needs is on a sliding scale with her GPA (the higher the GPA, the lower the ACT can be and still pass).</p><p></p><p>Most Special Education classes do not count. If she is in regular ed classes, there is less of a worry but you can find her high school and the approved courses here: <a href="https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool" target="_blank">https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool</a></p><p></p><p>Here is a good site with lots of info about the Clearinghouse: <a href="http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/athletes/clearinghouse" target="_blank">http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/athletes/clearinghouse</a></p><p></p><p>But academics are only part of the issue, the other part is the ability to compete. While her coaches may truly think she is awesome, how many girls have they moved onto NCAA teams? Does she play club ball? Has she done any elite camps at UW or similiar?</p><p></p><p>Kanga was a high level athlete and we got those elite invites before she left for Residential Treatment Center (RTC). Several girls that were significantly weaker than her will be playing in college next year. But, even without the Residential Treatment Center (RTC)/mental health issues, she didnt take the 'core' classes cause she was in Special Education and she hasn't been able to take an ACT-type test in years (she always takes the 'alternate assessment'.)</p><p></p><p>Piglet competes for the top club in our state that just sent 10 girls onto NCAA athletics. Our club is excellent about getting all of the info to our junior high parents and stressing GRADES GRADES GRADES with the girls. All of the elite training goes out the window if they can't pass the Clearinghouse.</p><p></p><p>Feel free to PM me if you want more info on this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JJJ, post: 424015, member: 1169"] MWM, Is Jumper a freshman? The first thing to do (which her high school counselor should have done but most don't) is to plan her high school classes by checking her courses with the NCAA Clearinghouse to be sure that they "count". She only has 4 years to take her core classes in order to pass the Clearinghouse (if she doesn't pass the Clearinghouse, she doesn't play D1 or D2). The ACT score she needs is on a sliding scale with her GPA (the higher the GPA, the lower the ACT can be and still pass). Most Special Education classes do not count. If she is in regular ed classes, there is less of a worry but you can find her high school and the approved courses here: [URL]https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool[/URL] Here is a good site with lots of info about the Clearinghouse: [URL]http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/prepare/athletes/clearinghouse[/URL] But academics are only part of the issue, the other part is the ability to compete. While her coaches may truly think she is awesome, how many girls have they moved onto NCAA teams? Does she play club ball? Has she done any elite camps at UW or similiar? Kanga was a high level athlete and we got those elite invites before she left for Residential Treatment Center (RTC). Several girls that were significantly weaker than her will be playing in college next year. But, even without the Residential Treatment Center (RTC)/mental health issues, she didnt take the 'core' classes cause she was in Special Education and she hasn't been able to take an ACT-type test in years (she always takes the 'alternate assessment'.) Piglet competes for the top club in our state that just sent 10 girls onto NCAA athletics. Our club is excellent about getting all of the info to our junior high parents and stressing GRADES GRADES GRADES with the girls. All of the elite training goes out the window if they can't pass the Clearinghouse. Feel free to PM me if you want more info on this. [/QUOTE]
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