Six Tips for Choosing the Right School and Team
As you research college and athletic programs, you are looking for a match in two areas: academics and athletics. You will start with a long list of schools that meet your general criteria, then narrow the list as you progress toward...
ReadTransform Your College Applications In The Last Few Weeks Of Summer
Whether you've spent the last couple of months studying hard, attending athletic camps, and saving the turtles, or you've spent them nurturing an addiction to Hot Pockets, there's still time to prepare for the college application...
college 101 - a guide to your first day of college
As I was entering college there were many questions I felt needed answers to. The first day of your fall semester/quarter can be stressful, but keeping these tips in mind can guide you in the right direction as you begin your college...
naia or ncaa: what's the difference?
If you’ve been awake for any part of your high school athletic career, you probably know the NCAA fairly well (or, at least you’ve heard of it). But what do you know about the NAIA? This smaller association works like the NCAA to...
Narrowing Your Top 10 College List
Choosing breakfast cereals is hard enough, so how can you be expected to pick out your home for the next 4 years? Surprisingly, it will probably be easier than you think. Start by asking yourself the questions below about the campus...
Unofficial Visits And Why You Should Book Them Now
Did you know that official visits to meet with coaches & tour campuses are limited (at the DI level) to five total? Five. Total. If you're scratching your head wondering how you're going to squeeze your top 10 list into 5 visits,...
6 reasons you should consider a division iii or naia institution
If you talk to any dedicated high school athlete looking to make the jump to the next level you often hear the same goal: “I want to play at a Division I school.” Young athletes often are quick to dismiss the idea of playing in lower...
Key Factors You Need to Consider to During the College Search
Figuring out which college is the perfect fit for your needs and athletic ability can be a daunting task. When researching potential schools there are several key factors you should be considering to make sure the schools you are looking...
All About Unofficial Visits
What is an unofficial visit? Any visit to a college campus that is NOT paid for by the college. A few things to remember: A school is able to provide tickets to 3 sporting events under $100 You may not take an official or unofficial...
NAIA Academic Eligibility Requirments
If you graduate from a US high school in the spring and will be enrolling in a NAIA college in the fall you must: Be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regular student in good standing as defined by the...