From registering with eligibility centers to signing a letter, of intent the college applications is different for student-athletes. This brochure from the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) breaks down the process into 10 steps to help you identify a college where you can pursue both your athletic and academic interests. Download a free … Continue reading Get in the Game: Tips for Student-Athletes and Their Families (A new resource from NACAC)
Session 5: Athletics and Getting Recruited
Next up in Northwood’s series of programs about the college search and application process for juniors is athletics. In this session students will about the mathematics of intercollegiate athletics, namely that for every roster spot there are hundreds, if not thousands of young men and women competing for it. Most student-athletes do not earn a … Continue reading Session 5: Athletics and Getting Recruited
A Primer on Intercollegiate Alpine Ski Racing
By Guy Middleton, Northwood School's Alpine Program Director from 1993 - 2014. College selection may be one of the most important decisions a Northwood student has to make. There are a number of important factors to consider, one of which is whether or not the student-athlete wants skiing to be a part of his/her college … Continue reading A Primer on Intercollegiate Alpine Ski Racing
Six Books I Use Every Day
Every college counselor has his or her go-to resources: books, catalogs, web sites, directories and lists that they turn to all the time. Here is my list of six books that I use every day at work. These aren't books that analyze or criticize the college admissions process; they aren't books that give advice on … Continue reading Six Books I Use Every Day
NCAA Recruiting Rules – The Basics
Recruiting The NCAA supports student-athlete well-being by promoting a fair recruiting environment that limits intrusions into the lives of student-athletes and their families. Recruiting happens when a college employee or representative invites a high school student-athlete to play sports for their college. Recruiting can occur in many ways, such as face-to-face contact, phone calls or … Continue reading NCAA Recruiting Rules – The Basics
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