College
Choosing a College
For most Bishop Kelly students, heading to college will be the next step in their education career. The number of colleges in the United States is in the thousands and finding the right one can be a challenging task. Each college is different, which is why it is important to explore all options. Below are just a few resources that may help you in your search. Additionally, you can always schedule an appointment with your counselor to get more in depth help.
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Military Academies & ROTC
Military Academies: If you are interested in applying for a military academy, more information can be found at:
- United States Air Force Academy
- United States Coast Guard Academy
- United States Military Academy-West Point
- United States Naval Academy
- United States Merchant Marine Academy
ROTC: The Reserves Officer Training Corps is a college program that prepares students for a future in the Unites States military. More than 1,700 colleges offer ROTC programs, so it is important to research which colleges have the program you are interested in.
Sports Eligibility
NCAA Eligibility Center If you hope to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics in college, you will need to register with the NCAA Eligibility. The guidelines for this process can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Please note that courses taken through Brigham Young University Independent Study, and Idaho Digital Learning Academy Flex Program do not meet NCAA core course requirements. Before taking any correspondence courses, please check with your counselor. Please note that to play Division I sports, you need to pass 10 NCAA core courses before the start of your senior year. At least 7 of those core courses must be in English, Math, or Science. You can find more information about core courses at NCAA Eligibility.
NAIA Eligibility Center Students hoping to participate in NAIA intercollegiate athletics, must register on the NAIA website found at https://www.playnaia.org.
Enrichment & Summer Programs
Students who are looking to further their education or gain experience in the field of study they may be interested in, summer programs could be a viable option. All the programs listed are not affiliated with Bishop Kelly. It is the expectation that students will research the program of interest to understand what is needed for participation. Please click on the link below to view all programs:
