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THE GAME PLAN ON HOW TO GET RECRUITED:
Every year, millions of dollars are awarded in athletic scholarships by colleges and universities. In order to maximize your potential for receiving an athletic scholarship, the following steps should be followed:
You should find a comprehensive listing of where the sport is being played. The NCAA has a listing of the schools which sponsor men’s and women’s fall, winter and spring sports. Write to the NCAA at the Address given above to receive the listing.
The most important reason for attending college is to receive an education and graduate with a qualification which will enhance your career prospects. It is also important to note that the athletic level of competition at a college has nothing to do with its academic level. Based upon your high school grades, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores and other academic qualifications, determine what level of academic challenge you feel most comfortable with. There are numerous guides to colleges and their various academic challenges and reputations available. High school guidance counselors, family and friends should be consulted as your short list of colleges is determined.
What part of the country would you like to spend 4 years in? Knowledge of the city or town and how that relates to future plans of employment, etc., is important.
Are you comfortable in a very large setting of 20,000 students, or do you prefer 3,000? Each school has its own characteristics and a visit to the campus is of great benefit. If a coach is seriously interested in you, it is possible that the school will pay for an “official visit” to the campus.
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