College admission officers are focused on the numbers.
No matter how good a hockey player you are, hockey coaches cannot change the admissions rules.
Pull A's and B's only
Focus on every report card.
Keep your grades up.

Do not listen to people who say this does not matter.
Do not test without preparation.
All standardized tests are used as a measure of your ability.

No matter how hard your academic level is now, the next level is more difficult.
Many players are forced to quit college hockey due to poor study skills.
The time demands on a collegiate athlete are enormous. Give yourself the tools to succeed.

Begin a conditioning regimen.
Get a physical examination from your physician.

Serious hockey players focus on hockey even during the off-season.
This does not mean spending your entire summer on the ice.

There is no time to teach you how to skate during hockey practice. Just Skating a few drills in practice does not really improve your skating skills.
Work with a real skating instructor. Many local figure skating instructors know how to teach hockey players. You are not going to be taught spins and jumps! Good technique is everything!

How many cross-ice passes do you really land on the tape?
How many pucks just bobble away from your stick?
Help and practice in this area will get you noticed.

Be selective.
Avoid day-care and "pro-autograph" formats!
Consider camps at the colleges or prep schools in which you are interested.

Prepare your profile.
Carry it with you.

Pursue strong teams, coaches, and clubs. Push your abilities.