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The 5 worst things to say on a phone call with a coach
A phone call is one of the most important pieces of the recruiting puzzle, and if your teen wants to make the most of it, here are five of the worst things to say on a phone call with a coach. Being recruited is like going through an interview process. A coach will look at […]
Work Study and College Athletes
Are you wondering what work-study is? How do you apply for it? How does your teen find a job? And, most importantly, if your teen is an athlete: do college athletes have time for work-study? Here are the basics of work-study: Work-study is a federal student aid program for college students who have demonstrated […]
What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?
You’ve heard about the Eligibility Center from other parents. Maybe a coach has recommended you register with the eligibility center. And you’re wondering, what on earth is this thing and what do they expect me to do? Don’t worry. Here’s a summary of everything you need to know about it. The NCAA Eligibility Center is […]
How to Write About Sports for Your College Application Essay
We’re excited to have a guest post from Cara Kalf, an editor and teacher who helps students write great college application essays. She walks us through how to use sports for our college application essay without being cliche or predictable. Sports rank at the top of almost everyone’s lists of “Cliché Topics to Avoid” for college […]
The 5 worst things to say on a phone call with a coach
A phone call is one of the most important pieces of the recruiting puzzle, and if your teen wants to make the most of it, here are five of the worst things to say on a phone call with a coach. Being recruited is like going through an interview process. A coach will look at […]
Work Study and College Athletes
Are you wondering what work-study is? How do you apply for it? How does your teen find a job? And, most importantly, if your teen is an athlete: do college athletes have time for work-study? Here are the basics of work-study: Work-study is a federal student aid program for college students who have demonstrated […]
What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?
You’ve heard about the Eligibility Center from other parents. Maybe a coach has recommended you register with the eligibility center. And you’re wondering, what on earth is this thing and what do they expect me to do? Don’t worry. Here’s a summary of everything you need to know about it. The NCAA Eligibility Center is […]
How to Write About Sports for Your College Application Essay
We’re excited to have a guest post from Cara Kalf, an editor and teacher who helps students write great college application essays. She walks us through how to use sports for our college application essay without being cliche or predictable. Sports rank at the top of almost everyone’s lists of “Cliché Topics to Avoid” for college […]