College Recruiting Process: How to Find the Right Colleges
There are 5 steps you have to take to win in the college athletic recruiting process.
Taking these simple steps is how you make a college sports team. The first step is identifying the college teams that are the right fit for you as an athlete and as a student. As you consider a college, you have to ask yourself this question: would you go to this school even if you couldn't play sports there? The answer should be a decisive "Yes!"
Essential tips for finding the right colleges
- Never settle for anything less than a college that is right for you academically and socially.
- Don't limit your search to the colleges whose coaches you hear from.
- Set athletics aside as you start the college recruiting process. Focus on the academic and social fit.
- Ask your club and high school coaches, guidance counselors, parents, and friends for school recommendations.
- Start searching for colleges early in your high school career. Your list can change over time.
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College recruiting process keys: 3 steps to finding the right colleges
- Focus on academics: Identify the colleges that are right for you as a student. Your list should include 30 colleges.
- Find the right social environment: Narrow that group of schools down based on size, location, fraternities, etc. Your list should include 20 colleges
- Hone in on the right teams within that group: Narrow your list to schools with teams that are right for your ability, personality, and willingness to commit your time. Your list should include 10 colleges.
(Learn the other steps: Next: Introduce yourself to coaches)
