Building Your Story VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS A student with artistic talent can be an attractive candidate for colleges. Many colleges offer opportunities to showcase ability in visual art, theater, and music in the application process even if the individual does not plan to pursue a college major in the arts.
Visual Arts u Putting together a portfolio to include with an application takes planning. Most students will finalize their art portfolio during the summer between junior and senior year. Boys interested in submitting a portfolio should consult with their college counselor and the visual arts faculty. t Performing Arts Some schools may encourage online video submissions of musical or dramatic performances. Depending on the program, some schools may also offer or require in-person auditions during senior year. Members of the theater and music faculty can help boys record performances.
Considering D-III
The NCAA Clearinghouse
D-III colleges tend to boast high academic expectations alongside high quality athletic programs. A student hoping to play more than one sport might find that a D-III school is a better fit. These programs also offer more flexibility in the off-season; students might more easily take advantage of internships, research, and study abroad alongside their athletic commitments.
Students intending to compete in intercollegiate athletics must register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse (https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/) in order to have their academic program of study cleared by the NCAA. Upon registering with the Clearinghouse — preferably by the end of the fifth-form year — Woodberry will be prompted to upload the student’s transcript to the site for eventual approval.
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