College Admissions for the High School Athlete

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-05-01
Publisher(s): Facts on File
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Summary

Provides guidelines to help high school athletes through the college admissions process, including information on recruiters and coaches, eligibility requirements, campus visits, and financial aid.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Introduction ix
Setting Realistic and Concrete Goals
1(12)
Examining the Good and the Bad
2(1)
Getting Started Early
3(3)
Learning to Focus on One Sport
6(1)
Evaluating Your Skill
7(4)
Taking the Road Less Traveled
11(2)
Getting Exposure
13(12)
Athletic Camps
14(2)
Leagues and Tournaments
16(1)
Putting It All Together
17(1)
Choosing the Right Program
18(5)
Finding the Fine Line
23(2)
Matching Athletics and Academics
25(18)
Selection Guidelines
26(2)
Five Factors to Consider
28(7)
Athletic Goals
35(5)
Matching Schools and Athletes
40(3)
Contacting College Coaches
43(16)
Your Resume
44(6)
Timing
50(2)
Videotapes
52(3)
Athletic Placement Services
55(4)
Understanding Athletic Rules and Regulations
59(22)
The Purpose of Regulations
60(1)
Infractions and Penalties
60(4)
Athletic Associations
64(14)
Be Smart---Be Safe
78(3)
Taking a Campus Visit
81(14)
Learning More About the College
82(1)
Timing Your Visits
83(2)
Visiting the College Coach
85(2)
Visiting an Admissions Officer
87(1)
Visiting a Faculty Member
88(1)
Visiting a Student Athlete
89(1)
Following the Rules
89(3)
Your Parents and the Interview Process
92(1)
A Word of Advice
93(2)
Compiling an Application Packet
95(18)
Your Best Shot
96(2)
Sending for the Application Packet
98(1)
Staying Organized
98(1)
The Student Section
99(4)
The Guidance Counselor Section
103(1)
Teacher Recommendations
103(2)
From Start to Finish
105(2)
Timing
107(2)
The Senior Slide
109(4)
Finding Financial Aid
113(18)
The Pros and Cons of Athletic Scholarships
114(3)
The Facts About Athletic Scholarships
117(1)
NCAA Athletic Scholarships
117(4)
NAIA Athletic Scholarships
121(1)
Admission ``Scholarships''
122(1)
Questions to Ask About Athletic Scholarships
123(1)
Other Sources of Financial Aid
123(5)
Compare and Save
128(3)
Making the Final Decision
131(10)
Selection Criteria
132(1)
The Athletic Program
133(1)
An Unhappy Fit
134(1)
The Final Choice
135(2)
Confirm Your Decision
137(1)
The National Letter of Intent Program
138(2)
Good Luck
140(1)
Finding Alternate Routes to College Athletics
141(14)
Two-Year Colleges
142(7)
Prep Schools
149(2)
Walk-ons
151(1)
Club Sports
152(1)
Intramural Athletics
153(2)
Appendix---Sports Associations 155(6)
For Specific Sports
155(3)
For General Information
158(3)
Index 161

Excerpts

Praise for the previous edition: The authors present exceptional organizational and planning skills for the prospective college applicant.—Booklist
This is a book which should be read by every high school counselor and coach.—RQ
For all college-bound athletes—not just the superstars—wrestling with the difficult task of getting a quality education at an affordable price, here is the definitive guide through the maze of higher education.
Drawing on personal anecdotes from college athletes, as well as advice from over fifty college coaches and recruiters, the book explains how to launch a successful career as a student/athlete on the collegiate level. Topics include setting goals, identifying the right schools, finding financial aid, and alternate routes to college athletics.
The revised edition covers:
Updated information about athletic camps and financial aid Information on contacting college coaches
Changes in the NCAA regulations
The role of technology in the application process, including videotape and the Internet
New rules for making the final decision
An updated listing of sports associations
New case studies.

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