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 …
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Is it possible to be a student-athlete? Or will your teen end up feeling like they’re in a vise, being squeezed by both their coaches and professors? Are academics and athletics always in competition with each other? “We are worried about our daughter being able to succeed academically if she’s involved in college athletics.” If …
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Conflicting Schedules When playing a sport in college, how can you make sure you don’t find yourself uttering the phrase, “I am on the field, but I am supposed to be in the classroom right now.”
Adversaries or Allies? How do college sports and academics fit together? Can you find a college that meets your needs both athletically and academically? The NCAA has been running commercials for several years saying, “There are over 400,000 NCAA Student-Athletes, and just about all of us will be going pro in something other than sports.” …
How to make sure you don’t find yourself uttering the phrase, “I am on the field, but I am supposed to be in the classroom right now.” Is it possible to be both a student and an athlete? Or will you end up feeling like you are in a vice, being squeezed by both your …
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How much do grades matter if your child is a gifted athlete hoping to compete in college? Will athletic talent alone make college affordable for your family? The short answer is no. It takes more than athletic talent to be a college athlete, let alone be an athlete on scholarship. Your child’s grades matter and …
