College Selection Planning

High School Student Athletes

College Sports:

Many high school student athletes have aspirations of playing their sport on the collegiate level. Well over 1,000 colleges and universities have varsity sports programs that can be matched with academic offerings and campus environment to find the right college for each interested student athlete.

Scholarship vs Grant:

Opportunities for a four-year full-ride athletic scholarship are rare. At ADI we help athletes to develop realistic goals taking into account their athletic and academic abilities. Our stress on the complete student athlete allows us to focus on finding the right academic and athletic fit for each individual. Athletic achievement can help an athlete get into a school that may not have otherwise considered them. There is also the possibility of a reduction in the cost of tuition for our athletes who can offer a stellar academic and athletic resume.

Credit System:

We organize our programming on the credit system so that we can reward athletes who have participated in our sessions. Once athletes reach 100 credits they will receive a Certificate of Achievement that recognizes the work they have done to prepare for collegiate athletics. The Certificate of Achievement helps to round out the student athlete profile for college coaches and administrators.

Planning:

Navigating the complex and confusing process of finding the right school to match the abilities, capabilities, interest and passion of each individual student athlete requires detailed planning and the active participation by the student to identify personal interests and desires. It is essential to access trusted information on colleges and athletic departments to guide the student athlete and parents through the college selection process.

Outreach:

ADI can help athletes and parents organize a student athlete profile along with other support material that can be sent to perspective coaches at the schools the athlete is interested in attending. The next step is direct contact with the coaches and admissions counselors. Active participation of the athlete in voicing their concerns and needs from a university is essential. It is also important for the student athlete to officially visit as many different campuses as is permissible.

Final Decision:

At the conclusion of the process, the student athlete (along with input from parents and advisors) will be prepared to make the final decision on the best fit college or university for them considering academic offering, sports team participation and commitment, as well as the social setting where they feel most comfortable.

Download this informative document: 2009-10 Guide to College Bound Student Athlete

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