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Question #108:

I am a high school junior and a student athlete. I need help in contacting schools about playing varsity sports.

Answer #108:

Here are seven things you can do to ensure that you attend a college where you can play your sport: prior to January of your senior year, obtain a video of your games. ask your coach if he or she knows any college coaches to call and put in a good word for you. prepare a sports resume which documents and highlights your sports career, including positions, scores, awards, etc. if you do not know names of coaches, speak to someone in admissions who can give you information about the athletic department. Make a list of questions and contact the coaches yourself. if you are interested in playing Division I, contact the NCAA (check out their web site). when you visit colleges, be sure to set up an appointment with the coach as well as with admissions officers. Present your sports resume both to admissions representatives and to the coach. Try to spend some time with student athletes when you visit and ask many questions. maintain steady contact with college coaches. They can exert pressure at admissions time if they truly want someone who is at the generally appropriate academic level. make your list of schools with the guidance counselor or an educational consultant, choosing schools which are appropriate for your academic, personal, and social needs. Then call the athletic directors of the schools which interest you to get current information about the sports programs. Remember that sports programs vary over the years, just like other departments. Investigate the team records for the past few years to see where you would be comfortable playing. EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound High School Student Athlete.

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